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Did you know that Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic and philosophy, explores the intersection of African diaspora culture with science, technology, and futurism, envisioning alternate realities and empowering narratives?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, was so wealthy from his empire's gold resources that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused significant inflation in the regions he visited?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries as early as 2750 BCE, including amputations, tooth extractions, and even brain surgery, as evidenced by archaeological findings and papyrus records?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, was constructed using a unique dry stone technique, with massive granite blocks carefully fitted together without mortar, showcasing advanced architectural skills and engineering knowledge?
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HISTORY
Did you know that Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire (present-day Ghana), led a war against British colonialism in 1900, becoming a powerful symbol of resistance and female leadership in the fight against imperialism?
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 widespread economic disruption in Cairo due to the sheer volume of gold he spent, devaluing the metal for over a decade?
Feb 2026
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CULTURE
Did you know that Ethiopia uses a unique calendar that is approximately seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar and consists of 13 months, with the last month having only five or six days?
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 a significant economic disruption in Cairo due to the vast amount of gold he distributed?
Feb 2026
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians developed and used prosthetic limbs as early as 3000 years ago, showcasing their advanced understanding of medicine and engineering?
Feb 2026
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, was constructed without mortar, showcasing the sophisticated architectural and engineering skills of the Shona people?
Feb 2026
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Igbo Landing in Dunbar Creek, Georgia, is a historical site commemorating the 1755 mass suicide of enslaved Igbo people who chose death over a life of bondage in the Americas, representing a powerful act of resistance and defiance?
Feb 2026
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CULTURE
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 and reclaiming narratives often marginalized in mainstream discourse?
Feb 2026
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