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An armed guard supervises three workers as they utilize a trolley to transport bars of pure gold between buildings at a gold refinery in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, in May 1946. Credit: James Jarche

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In 2008, 23-year-old Nguyen Thi Phuong looked stunning on her wedding day. However, a few months after the ceremony, her life took a dramatic turn when she aged 50 years in a matter of days. Nguyen's appearance underwent a complete transformation overnight, leaving medical professionals baffled. It is believed that this sudden change was the result of an extreme allergic reaction to seafood, an affliction she had endured throughout her life. Following the onset of intense itching and the appearance of hives across her body, Nguyen self-medicated with over-the-counter medication due to financial constraints. Although the itching and hives subsided, her skin began to sag and fold. Despite medical attention, the cause of Nguyen's condition remained unclear. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2015.

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A group of miners pause from their drilling operations through diamond-bearing rock deep underground at the Dutoitspan diamond mine, also known as Du Toit's Pan, located in the city of Kimberley, Cape Province, South Africa, in May 1946. Photo Credit: James Jarche

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South Africa’s Mponeng mine is so deep that it feels almost unreal. It is widely described as the world’s deepest mine, reaching close to 4 kilometers underground, and the rock down there can get hotter than 60°C.

In its deepest tunnels, illegal miners called zama-zamas sometimes stay hidden for months, living in the dark while stealing gold. Some are said to come out with pale grey skin from spending so long without sunlight, which is why people call them “ghost miners.”

It sounds like something from a movie, but it is a very real world of heat, darkness, and danger far below the surface.

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Imagine if Iran bombed and destroyed the Golden Gate Bridge in California, what would you call it? TERRORISTS

The U.S bombed and destroyed the highest bridge in Iran, the B1 bridge, why do you call it “PEACE”?

Bombing a bridge is a war crime under international humanitarian law

03/04/2026

In northern Albania, under the Kanun, societal structure adhered to stringent gender roles, wherein men wielded control over property, family leadership, and legal authority. Women's rights were severely limited, particularly with regards to inheritance and public life. However, an exceptional option existed for women to undergo a profound transformation by taking a solemn vow of lifelong celibacy, thereby becoming sworn virgins. Upon taking this vow, they were recognized as men in both social and legal contexts, affording them the ability to inherit land, represent their family, carry arms, and participate in male-dominated spheres. Many opted for this path due to pragmatic considerations, such as the absence of a male heir or the need to safeguard family property. This role was not merely symbolic, as it entailed the full expectations and responsibilities associated with male identity within that society. The vow was permanent and strictly enforced by social norms, with severe consequences, including loss of status and community rejection, resulting from its breach. As Albania transitioned into a modern state with formal legal systems, the necessity for such roles diminished. Presently, only a handful of individuals remain who continue to live under this tradition, which is largely regarded as a product of a rigid social system that fostered its own form of adaptation.

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One woman walked out of her house one July morning in 1518 and started busting a move in the street. She didn't stop. Her name was Frau Troffea, and her husband was all like,

03/04/2026

MAGA can't stand being mocked. They would rather go through any personal tragedy a dozen times over then be called out for their hypocrisy, grifting, and lies.

This is how you get under their skin.

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George and Lindiwe Phahle were inside their residence in Gaborone when South African Defence Force soldiers arrived on 14 June 1985. They heard shouting, followed by an explosion, which blew open the front door. The couple proceeded to the bedroom, where George locked the door, and together they positioned a piano against it to barricade themselves. However, the second blast breached the bedroom door. Lindiwe fell face down. George shielded her with his body, ultimately sacrificing his life to save his wife. Gunfire ensued at close range, resulting in their instantaneous deaths. After firing multiple rounds, the soldiers turned them over, face upwards, and inquired: "Is hulle dood?" The response was: "Mors dood." Also present in the house was Joseph Malaza, Lindiwe’s cousin, who was visiting that night and was fatally shot while hiding in a wall unit in the main bedroom. Operation Plecksy resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals, primarily civilians, including six-year-old Peter Mofoka, in Gaborone, Botswana. The apartheid regime executed civilians. The apartheid regime murdered the Phahle family.

03/04/2026

JUST IN: The disgraced pastor (Robert Preston Morris) of a Texas megachurch who served a six-month stint for s*xually abusing a child in the 1980s was recently released from jail.⁣⁣
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While there is a man named Henry Walter Wooten, from Smith County, Texas, who is serving 35 YEARS IN PRISON for m*rijuana possession.⁣⁣
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