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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Nubians, in present-day Sudan, practiced sophisticated eye surgery as early as 800 BCE, centuries before similar procedures were documented elsewhere?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Ge'ez script of Ethiopia is one of the oldest alphabets still in use today, dating back to at least the 5th century BCE?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Ghana is a leader in mobile money adoption, significantly impacting financial inclusion and economic development?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3000 BCE?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, showcases sophisticated architecture and engineering skills of the Shona people, built without mortar?
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ART
Did you know that the Yoruba people of Nigeria developed highly sophisticated bronze casting techniques as early as the 12th century, producing intricate sculptures that are world-renowned?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Ghana is a world leader in mobile money adoption, with a significant portion of the population using mobile devices for financial transactions, driving economic inclusion and innovation?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Igbo Landing in Dunbar Creek, Georgia, is the site of a mass suicide by enslaved Igbo people in 1803 who chose death over a life of bondage, becoming a powerful symbol of resistance against slavery?
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CULTURE
Did you know that the Gelede masquerade of the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Benin is a vibrant performance celebrating women, honoring female ancestors, and promoting social harmony?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including brain surgery, as early as 3500 BC?
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HISTORY
Did you know that in the 15th and 16th centuries, Timbuktu, in present-day Mali, was a thriving center of learning and commerce, attracting scholars and traders from across Africa and the Middle East?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in modern-day Zimbabwe, showcases remarkable architectural prowess with its dry-stone walls built without mortar?
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