Ghanaian Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that all pupils in basic schools across the country will begin receiving Ghana Card identity numbers starting June 17, 2023. The initiative is part of a collaborative effort between the government, the Ghana Health Service, the Births and Deaths Registry, the Ghana …
Read More »Understanding Inflation And Deflation: Two Economic Extremes
In the realm of economics, inflation and deflation represent two opposing forces that can significantly impact the health and stability of a nation’s economy. Inflation Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services within an economy. When inflation occurs, the purchasing power of …
Read More »Nature’s Venomous Enforcer: The Tarantula Hawk
In the realm of nature’s predators, tarantula hawks reign supreme as the ultimate nemesis of spiders. These wasps, armed with one of the most agonizing stings known to humans, strike terror into the hearts of their eight-legged prey. Tarantula hawks, aptly named for their primary target, are solitary wasps that …
Read More »Tongue Prints: The New Discovery for Identity Verification
Did you know that everyone has a unique tongue print? Just like fingerprints, tongue prints are patterns of ridges and grooves that are unique to each individual. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the field of identity verification. Tongue prints are created during fetal development, and they remain unchanged …
Read More »History of Chocolate: From Currency to Culinary Delight
Chocolate, a beloved and versatile treat enjoyed by people around the world, has a rich and fascinating history that dates back centuries. One of the most intriguing aspects of chocolate’s history is its use as currency. In the 15th century, the Aztec and Mayan empires in South America placed great …
Read More »Reynisfjara: Iceland’s World-famous Black Sand Beauty
Along the rugged and windswept South Coast of Iceland lies a captivating and otherworldly beach known as Reynisfjara. Unlike the white-sand beaches found in tropical paradises, Reynisfjara is a realm of black sand, towering basalt columns, and crashing Atlantic waves. The black sand of Reynisfjara is the result of centuries …
Read More »The Crooked Forest: Poland’s Enigmatic Pines
Nestled in the heart of Poland’s West Pomeranian Voivodeship lies a peculiar and captivating forest known as the Crooked Forest. This enigmatic grove is home to hundreds of pine trees that exhibit a strange and inexplicable curvature at their bases. The trees, estimated to be around 100 years old, bend …
Read More »The Origin of Brunch: A Hangover Cure from 1895
In the annals of culinary history, the invention of brunch holds a special place. This beloved weekend meal, a delightful hybrid of breakfast and lunch, was created in 1895 by an ingenious English writer named Frank Beringer. Beringer, a keen observer of society and its habits, noticed a growing trend …
Read More »Mikel Ruffinelli: The Woman with the World’s Widest Hips
Mikel Ruffinelli, an American woman from Los Angeles, California, holds the record for the widest hips in the world, according to the World Record Academy. Her hips measure an astonishing 72.4 inches (184 centimeters) in circumference, making her a true medical marvel. Ruffinelli’s extraordinary body is the result of a …
Read More »Hon. Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa Empowers ASECTECH Students with Three Critical Qualities
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Hon. Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa, the New Patriotic Parliamentary Candidate for the 2024 election in Wassa Amenfi West, delivered a powerful and inspiring speech to students at Asankrangwa Senior High Technical School (ASECTECH) during their third SRC celebration. The event, which was held at the …
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