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A statue of the Seal Woman is in Mikladagur, on the island of Kalsoy.
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It is made of bronze and stainless steel. The statue is designed to withstand 13 metre waves. In early 2015, a 11.5 meter wave swept over the statue. It stood firm and no damage was caused. The legend of Kópakonan (the Seal Woman) is one of the best-known folktales in…
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The boy accused of blasphemy who cut off his hand.
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WARNING! Content below is not for the weak at heart! Image caption,Qaiser says he is proud of his actions After a Pakistani boy cut off his own hand following a public accusation of blasphemy, BBC Urdu’s Iram Abbasi travelled to his village in Punjab province to find out what happened.…
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Man Dies After Pole Falls On Him While Attempting To Steal Electric Cables.
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A thief met his tragic end while trying to cut and steal electric cables from a pole at Aro Ngwa, along Enugu-Port-Harcourt expressway. The man who is said to be from Amavor, Umuokorocha in Aro-Ngwa, Abia State – met his death after the electric pole fell on him and trapped…
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July 2022—In the remote mountains of Chin State, Myanmar, a Chin ethnic woman stands guard, gripping a makeshift r!fle as she watches for approaching danger.
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Her presence is a testament to the resilience of the Chin people, who have long faced persecution but have refused to surrender their autonomy. Historically, the Chin, a predominantly Christian ethnic minority, have suffered systematic oppression at the hands of successive Burmese governments. After the military coup of February 1,…
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Today we Remember and Honor Roza Rubanenko.
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Spring 1944—As the Soviet Red Army advanced westward in its relentless push against Nazi forces, Roza Rubanenko, a 20-year-old combat medic in the 105th Guards Rifle Regiment, braced herself for one of the most grueling battles of her service. The fighting had reached the banks of the Bug River, a…
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The Original Model of Liberty.
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The original model of the Statue of Liberty had an African American face that was Given to USA by France to pay homage to the slaves whom were brought here by force. The original copy was refused by America, But was Europeanized because the people of the United States did…
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Alternative for human burial.
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The Capsula Mundi is an innovative project that proposes an ecological and sustainable alternative for human burial. Its concept seeks to turn the body into a nutritious resource for nature. This capsule, made of biodegradable materials, is buried in a vertical position with the body inside and covered with soil,…
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The mummy of Queen Nodjmetca, dating back to 1069-945 BCE, is an important relic from the Third Intermediate Period during the 21st Dynasty.
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It is currently displayed in the Egyptian Museum located in Cairo, Egypt. Nodjmet, also known as Nedjmet or Notmit, was a prominent noblewoman in ancient Egypt, particularly during the late 20th and early 21st dynasties. She is best known as the spouse of Herihor, who held the esteemed position of…
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