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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa mobile money system revolutionized financial inclusion, providing access to banking services for millions of previously unbanked people across Africa?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Igbo Landing in Georgia, USA, is a site commemorating the mass suicide of Igbo people who chose death over enslavement in 1803?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3000 BC?
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CULTURE
Did you know that the Ethiopian calendar is approximately seven years and eight months behind the Gregorian calendar, and it has 13 months in a year?
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ART
Did you know that the Nok culture of Nigeria (c. 1000 BC – 500 AD) produced sophisticated terracotta sculptures, demonstrating advanced artistic and technological skills?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that the ancient Ghana Empire was a major economic powerhouse in West Africa from the 8th to the 11th centuries, largely due to its control of the gold trade?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that African scientists and engineers are pioneering innovations in solar power technology to address energy challenges across the continent?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including brain surgery, as early as 3500 BC?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3500 years ago?
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CULTURE
Did you know that the Gelede masquerade tradition of the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin celebrates the power and influence of women, particularly elder women and female deities?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a significant devaluation of gold in the Middle East, lasting for years?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, showcases remarkable architectural skill with its massive stone structures built without mortar, demonstrating advanced engineering and organizational capabilities?
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