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SCIENCE
Did you know that the Lebombo bone, discovered in Swaziland (Eswatini), is one of the oldest known mathematical objects, dating back approximately 35,000 years, suggesting early African contributions to mathematical understanding?
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ART
Did you know that Afrofuturism, an artistic and cultural movement, blends science fiction, fantasy, and African history and culture to explore the experiences of the African diaspora and envision alternative futures?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa mobile money system revolutionized financial inclusion, enabling millions of people without traditional bank accounts to access financial services via their mobile phones?
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ART
Did you know that the Benin Bronzes, created by the Edo people of the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria), are considered masterpieces of metalwork and showcase the sophisticated artistic traditions of pre-colonial Africa?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Nubia (present-day Sudan) practiced sophisticated eye surgery as early as 3500 years ago?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy his pilgrimage to Mecca caused significant economic disruption in the regions he traveled through?
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HISTORY
Did you know that the Ge'ez script, used in Ethiopia and Eritrea, is one of the oldest alphabets still in use in the world, with evidence suggesting its development as early as the 5th century BC?
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INNOVATION
Did you know that Kenya's M-Pesa revolutionized mobile banking and financial inclusion, becoming a global model for mobile money transfer services?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so rich that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a decade-long gold deflation in Egypt?
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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 the Ishango bone, dating back over 20,000 years and found in present-day Democratic Republic of Congo, suggests early understanding of arithmetic and mathematical concepts?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in present-day Zimbabwe, was constructed without mortar, showcasing incredible architectural ingenuity?
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