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South Africa has had to deal with colonization and subjugation under several European forces for many hundreds of years. Understandably, this has left its mark on the countries history, the aftermath of which is still being dealt with today. Perhaps one of the most controversial figures in the more recentContinue Reading

In the courtyard of Schwerin’s former ducal palace stands a sandstone statue of a diminutive man with a heavy moustache and pointed beard. Dressed in Renaissance-era court attire, he wears a short tunic, a millstone collar, and a feathered hat. Created around 1856 by local sculptor Heinrich Petters, the figureContinue Reading

Playa de Güigüi on Gran Canaria is a beach you can’t reach by car. To get there, most people hike for hours in the sun. The trail goes up and down over dry hills and loose rocks. The walk back is the hardest part, because it’s mostly uphill when you’reContinue Reading

Colonel Noah Orr was born on September 19, 1836, in Union County. His claim to fame was his incredible height of 7 feet and 8 inches tall and weight of 500 pounds. He toured with the circus around the country and performed as a “giant” from the 1850s to theContinue Reading

For three days in February, porn star Alix Lynx flew to Miami for her first exclusive creator gathering where she was in full grind mode: shooting Reels and talking strategy with other creators. “It was kind of like SoHo House for OnlyFans girls,” she says of the experience, which isContinue Reading