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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?
Feb 2026
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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?
Feb 2026
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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?
Feb 2026
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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?
Feb 2026
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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?
Feb 2026
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy from gold resources that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused hyperinflation in Cairo due to the sheer amount of gold he distributed?
Feb 2026
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Nubia (modern-day Sudan) practiced sophisticated eye surgery as early as 800 BCE, centuries before similar practices were documented elsewhere?
Feb 2026
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HISTORY
Did you know that Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba (modern-day Angola) fiercely resisted Portuguese colonization for nearly 40 years through strategic alliances and military leadership?
Feb 2026
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CULTURE
Did you know that the Gelede masquerade of the Yoruba people in Nigeria and Benin Republic celebrates female power and honors the role of women, particularly elder women, in society?
Feb 2026
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ART
Did you know that Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic and philosophy, explores the intersection of African diaspora culture with science, technology, and speculative fiction, envisioning alternative futures rooted in Black experiences?
Feb 2026
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Nubia, particularly the Kingdom of Kush, was a major iron producer as early as the 8th century BCE, predating widespread iron production in other parts of the world?
Jan 2026
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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 economic disruption due to the devaluation of gold in the regions he visited?
Jan 2026
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