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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century Malian emperor, distributed so much gold during his pilgrimage to Mecca that it caused widespread inflation in Cairo and Medina for over a decade?
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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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CULTURE
Did you know that the Gelede masquerade of the Yoruba people of Nigeria and Benin is a vibrant and intricate performance honoring female power, ancestors, and social harmony?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Lebombo bone, a baboon fibula with precisely marked notches dating back 44,000 years, discovered in Eswatini, is considered one of the oldest known mathematical objects, suggesting early mathematical thinking in Africa?
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INNOVATION
Did you know that in 2020, the 'Black Inventors Matter' campaign was launched by young Africans to highlight the contributions of Black inventors and entrepreneurs who have been historically overlooked in the technology sector?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Nubia, located in present-day Sudan, practiced sophisticated eye surgery, including cataract removal, centuries before similar procedures were documented elsewhere?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the University of Sankore in Timbuktu, Mali, founded in the 12th century, housed one of the largest libraries in the world and was a leading center of learning, attracting scholars from across Africa and the Middle East?
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ART
Did you know that a vibrant community of African artists is leading a digital art renaissance, using technology to create stunning visual narratives that explore themes of identity, Afrofuturism, and social commentary, gaining international recognition?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Tetteh Quarshie, a Ghanaian farmer, introduced cocoa to Ghana in the late 19th century, transforming the country into one of the world's leading cocoa producers and a major economic power in West Africa?
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SCIENCE
Did you know that Rooibos tea, indigenous to South Africa's Cederberg region, possesses unique health benefits and is now a globally recognized beverage, showcasing African biodiversity and sustainable farming practices?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgical procedures, including brain surgery, as early as 3000 BC?
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HISTORY
Did you know that Timbuktu, in present-day Mali, was a thriving center of learning and commerce in the 14th-16th centuries, boasting universities and libraries that attracted scholars from around the world?
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