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HISTORY
Did you know that the city of Timbuktu, in present-day Mali, was a renowned center of learning and scholarship during the 15th and 16th centuries, housing universities and libraries that rivaled those in Europe?
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INNOVATION
Did you know that African women revolutionized cassava processing by inventing methods for making 'garri', a staple food that eliminates cyanide and provides a safe and nutritious source of sustenance?
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SCIENCE
Did you know that Ethiopian Orthodox Church scholars have a rich history of astronomical observation and calendar development, predating many modern understandings of celestial mechanics?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including brain surgery, as early as 3000 BCE?
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INNOVATION
Did you know that Thomas Sankara, the former president of Burkina Faso, launched an ambitious reforestation project in the 1980s that aimed to combat desertification and improve the lives of his people?
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CULTURE
Did you know that the Gelede masquerade tradition of the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Benin is a powerful performance that celebrates women as mothers, elders, and sources of spiritual power?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Ghana is a global leader in mobile money adoption, with a significant portion of the population using mobile platforms for financial transactions, driving economic inclusion and innovation?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Nubians, thousands of years ago, performed sophisticated eye surgery, including cataract removal, centuries before similar practices emerged in Europe?
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HISTORY
Did you know that 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 enslavement, symbolizing resistance and the indomitable spirit of freedom?
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TECHNOLOGY
Did you know that Ghana is a global leader in mobile money adoption, with a large percentage of the population using mobile payments for everyday transactions, driving financial inclusion and economic growth?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, showcases impressive architectural skills with its mortarless stone structures, demonstrating sophisticated engineering and urban planning?
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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 hyperinflation in Egypt, impacting the region's economy for years?
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