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South Africa’s Giant Flag Project Could Enrich Environment, Create Thousands of Jobs
A project underway in a desert portion of South Africa will give way to a giant flag so large that it would be seen from space (pictured). And what is unique about the South Africa Giant Flag project...
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George Washington Founds Centerville, Washington In 1875
African-American pioneer George Washington (pictured) made his historical mark by founding the city of Centerville in Washington state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The city, now...
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South African Entrepreneur Makes Fortune From Shoe Shining Business
Lere Mgayiya (pictured) rose from being an egg seller in South Africa to owning what he calls the most lucrative shoe-shining business on the continent. Lere’s Shoe Shine has cornered the market...
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Archaeologists Discover Tomb Of Unknown Queen In Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt announced their discovery of a tomb that has housed ancient Egyptian queen Khentakawess III from the Fifth Dynasty. Khentakawess III was possibly the wife of...
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Cameroonian Women Reject Sexism, Use Tourism for Employment
In Cameroon, traditional family roles are being challenged by a growing segment of women in the population that want to be a part of the workforce. Despite the resistance of husbands and male authorities,...
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‘Virunga’ Filmmakers Ask Viewers To Join Campaign To Protect Congo Park
Filmmakers who created a documentary based on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Virunga National Park are asking viewers to support a campaign to combat development there. The World Heritage...
