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The University of Aberdeen Is Set To Return A Benin Bronze To Nigeria Almost 125 Years After It Was Looted By British Forces

The University of Aberdeen becomes the first institution in more than a century to agree to the full and unconditional repatriation of a Benin bronze. Last week, the University of Aberdeen announced that it will be returning the statue of an Oba (king) to the Benin City in Nigeria. The decision was as a result of an internal review of the University’s collection, which deduced … Continue reading The University of Aberdeen Is Set To Return A Benin Bronze To Nigeria Almost 125 Years After It Was Looted By British Forces

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Dyslexic Student William Carter, Who Was Unable To Read At 13, Is Now Studying For A PhD

Unable to read or write at the age of 13, William Carter has defied all odds!  Now at only 22 years-old he is studying for a PhD in political geography at the University of California, Berkeley after having been awarded the prestigious Fulbright scholarship. He earned his first class bachelors degree in politics and international relations at Bristol University. During his interview with This Morning, … Continue reading Dyslexic Student William Carter, Who Was Unable To Read At 13, Is Now Studying For A PhD

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A UK Swimming Teacher Becomes The Youngest Woman To Row The Atlantic Ocean solo At 21

Jasmine Harrison is now the youngest woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean at 21-years-old. From Thirsk in North Yorkshire, Jasmine is a part-time swimming teacher and a bartender. She decided to sign up for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic challenge after having watched the finale of the 2017 event. Three years later she began her 3000–mile (4,828km) journey from the Canary Islands in December.  When … Continue reading A UK Swimming Teacher Becomes The Youngest Woman To Row The Atlantic Ocean solo At 21

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Cameron Diaz Speaks On Motherhood and Avaline Wine Brand

In a recent interview with Bruce Bozzi during his segment Quarantined with Bruce, Cameron gushed about how being a mother and a wife has been the most fulfilling part of her life. The iconic Charlie’s Angel superstar has been away from our screens for 7 years! It was the big musical Annie in 2014 that the actress last starred in. Cameron got married to Musician Benji Madden in … Continue reading Cameron Diaz Speaks On Motherhood and Avaline Wine Brand

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New Orleans will have its Mardi Gras: The House Floats

The ban of  Mardi Gras parades was announced last November by New Orleans’s Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s office as part of the city’s effort to curb the spread of Covid-19. However, New Orleans have since found a way to plan for a grand Mardi Gras celebration. The city will have House Floats instead of parades. Mardi Gras, which means “Fat Tuesday” in French, is defined as the … Continue reading New Orleans will have its Mardi Gras: The House Floats

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