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Every four years, we are given an extra day in our calendar, making February 29th a unique date. This occurrence is known as a leap year, an

Whence cometh leap year?

Several decades ago, Black people (who prefer to be called African American) in America and Britain were excluded from certain benefits and

Is it black history month?

The New Year is nigh; 2024 is another leap year that has a lot of astronomical events we are yet to experience (looking at you, Election 202

Have you seen any cosmic events this year?

The equator divides the Earth into two sides: north and south hemispheres. If you ever want to cross, the equator passes through only these

Whence passeth equator?

Imagine a small piece of any mechanism that is so crucial that it failure spells catastrophe. Yikes! How would you call such a thing? It doe

What’s a ‘Jesus nut’?

According to ancient Greek mythology, the red rose was created by Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The story goes that when her son Eros (als

Whence cometh red on Valentine’s?

We all want, need, and deserve to escape to an island to get away from the hassle — hustle and bustle of city life. Some couples like to vis

Have you been to an African island 🏝?

The Moon isn’t just a luminous cosmic satellite that lights up our night sky. As it changes phase and gradually becomes full, there is a lot

What’s a full moon 🌕?

Science has really revolutionized our world, and we must confess we’ve come a long way with our understanding of our world and our place in

Ever read a scientific journal?

Heartbreak, the emotional pain associated with a breakup or other loss of love, is a common human experience. It is a painful and distressin

Whence cometh heartbreak 💔?

Who is a psychopath? Who is a sociopath? Or are they synonymous? Or somewhat technical? We generally perceive a psychopath or sociopath as a

Are you a psycho or sociopath?

Starting a career is a good thing, but thinking of strategies to work with to make it a success is another thing altogether. A number of ent

Ever heard about the 5-hour rule?

Have you or someone you know ever been bitten by an animal? Did you get worried that you will die? And, have you or someone you know eaten a

Poisonous vs Venomous

Once upon a time, monks used to light their temples with a lantern to pay homage to Buddha on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. Si

When is the Chinese New Year 🧧?

Social media has become an integral part of the lives of today’s youth. While it offers various benefits, such as staying connected and acce

Are you a social media addict?

Mole National Park is the largest wildlife reserve in Ghana and is located in the Savanna Region of the country. This vast park covers over

Ever been to Mole National Park 🏞?

There’s been much said about blockchain technology. It’s the “Genesis” of the next revolutionary tech innovations soon to come. Until then…,

What’s the future of blockchain?

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