Senegal: Faye – 15 Things to Know About Senegal’s 44-Year-Old President-Elect

Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged as Senegal’s President-elect after an unprecedented victory at the presidential election on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Provisional results showed the opposition candidate, Faye had about 53.7%, while former Prime Minister and ruling coalition’s candidate, Amadou Ba, secured 36.2% based on tallies from 90% of polling stations in the first-round vote, … Read the rest

Where Are the Hamptons, and Why Are They So Popular?

Most everyone who grew up in the Northeastern U.S., or is familiar with the New York metro area, knows about the Hamptons. But for many others, “the Hamptons” is merely a name. So, what are the Hamptons? Where are they? And why is the area so popular?

Here, we’ll answer some basic questions about this

Read the rest

African Gods and Goddesses: The Orisha Pantheon

The Orishas

The orishas are the emissaries of Olodumare or God almighty. They rule over the forces of nature and the endeavors of humanity. They recognise themselves and are recognised through their different numbers and colors which are their marks, and each has their own favorite foods and other things which they like to receive … Read the rest

The 11 most beautiful mathematical equations

Mathematical equations aren’t just useful — many are quite beautiful. And many scientists admit they are often fond of particular formulas not just for their function, but for their form, and the simple, poetic truths they contain.

While certain famous equations, such as Albert Einstein’s E = mc^2, hog most of the public glory, many … Read the rest

Africa Timeline

100 000 BC

Humans begin to migrate from Africa to other parts of the world

8500 BC – 6500 BC

In the Sahara Desert region, the people develop the use of pottery and use it for tools and dishes.

6000 BC

Agriculture develops in the Middle East with focus on barley and wheat. The domestication … Read the rest

THE WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES OF 2023

Gather round, some hot new travel inspo just dropped. TIME magazine has just released its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, and we’re here to tell you the where, the why and the what behind its picks.

  • A kayak in the Waitukubuli Sea Trail in Dominica.

    Dominica

    Keeping The Caribbean Beautiful

  • Aerial view Sagrada Familia Basilica, Barcelona, Spain.

    Barcelona

    An Iconic Cathedral Nears Completion

  • National park landscape near the Awasi Patagonia lodge.

    Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Read the rest

The Hamptons Homes of Your Favorite Celebrities

The Hamptons are a major hotspot for celebrity real estate. Hollywood’s most famous flock to eastern Long Island every summer to live as only Hamptons celebrities can: soaking up sun on the beach, relaxing in their sprawling mansions, and hitting up adorable farm stands. It’s enough to make us all a little envious. But we … Read the rest

Most States Start School Too Early in the Morning

LOUISIANA’S STATE BIRD IS THE brown pelican. It should be the early bird. High school students in the Bayou State start school on average at 7:30 a.m. That is much earlier than anywhere else in the United States.

But it is doubtful those Louisiana students will catch the worm. Studies show that early school starts … Read the rest

Legalizing Marijuana Is Good For The Environment

Cannabis has medical benefits, it better for your body than alcohol and can calm anxiety – and with larger legalization would be better for the planet

Marijuana is increasing popular and consumer use is creeping up. Gen Z is drifting away from alcohol and embracing weed as a healthy alternative. Michigan just had a $3 … Read the rest