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ECONOMY
Did you know that MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), co-founded by Kenyan economist Esther Duflo, uses rigorous scientific research to combat poverty globally, including extensively in Africa?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including amputations and even rudimentary brain surgery, thousands of years ago?
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HISTORY
Did you know that Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire (modern-day Ghana), bravely led a war against British colonialism in the early 20th century?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is often considered one of the wealthiest people in history, and his pilgrimage to Mecca significantly impacted the economies of the regions he traversed?
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CULTURE
Did you know that Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic and philosophy, explores the intersection of African diaspora culture with science, technology, and speculative fiction?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that the Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to the advanced architectural and engineering skills of the Shona people, built without mortar?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians were pioneers in prosthetic technology, crafting artificial limbs as early as 3000 years ago?
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ART
Did you know that Igbo-Ukwu, Nigeria, is home to one of the earliest centers of bronze casting in sub-Saharan Africa, dating back to the 9th century?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Kingdom of Mapungubwe, located in present-day South Africa, produced a famous golden rhino dating back to the 13th century, symbolizing power and wealth?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that the Kano Chronicle documents a sophisticated banking system in Northern Nigeria dating back to the 15th century?
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PEOPLE
Did you know that Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra, a Malian astrophysicist, worked on NASA missions including the Mars Observer and was also a former Prime Minister of Mali?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians developed and used prosthetic limbs as early as 3000 years ago?
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