2023-1-26
Despite the deluge of online memes, reactions on the ground were mostly positive, but some think the work lacks context.
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2023-1-4
Lacks’ unique cancer cells were taken without consent and used for medical breakthroughs.
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2022-3-3
An archaeologist proposes that the monument is “a simple and elegant perpetual calendar” in a new study.
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2021-12-13
(French: Monument de la Renaissance Africaine) is a 52 m (171 ft) tall copper statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar, Senegal. Built overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the Ouakam suburb, the statue was designed by the Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiaby after an idea presented by president Abdoulaye Wade and built by Mansudae Overseas Projects, a company from North Korea.
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2021-7-18
On July 16, 1945, the world's first atomic bomb was detonated approximately 60 miles north of White Sands National Monument.
White Sands Missile Range Photo
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On July 16, 1945, the world's first atomic bomb was detonated approximately 60 miles north of White Sands National Monument.White Sands Missile Range Photo
2020-10-16
The #monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens and heroes while the bottom part depict stories from the life of Christ. There is a grapevine cross of St. Nino and a chapel.
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The #monument sits at the top of a large set of stairs. There are 16 pillars that are between 30–35 meters tall and the top half features kings, queens and heroes while the bottom part depict stories from the life of Christ. There is a grapevine cross of St. Nino and a chapel.
