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I was born in Zimbabwe, and although I've been away from that country since August 2003 my heart will always belong to Africa. The continent is a beautiful, magnificent place, and I can trace my roots there back to the French Huguenots who first arrived there

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Sciences > Astronomy Jupiter: largest planet in the solar system: 1 of 14
Jupiter is contracting. Scientists estimate the largest planet in the solar system shrinks by about two centimetres every year. The Sun and all its planets formed at the same time - about 4.6 billion years ago. All the planets were a lot hotter then, and Jupiter's size means it is taking a long time to cool down. Named for th... More..
Entertainment > Celebrities (Other) Celebrity irony: Death as a career move: 1 of 14
"It's better to burn out than to fade away". Singer Kurt Cobain's suicide note ended with these words, which today have become synonymous with the rock singer. Cobain's death in 1994 at the age of 27 is as controversial as his life and talent. He is one of several celebrities whose death at a young age has, ironically, become... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Were all ancient Greek gods pagans?: 1 of 12
In its broadest sense, paganism defines almost all forms of religious practices outside of the world's three main religions: Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Pagan faiths believe every aspect of life and nature possesses a soul, all co-existing in harmony and peace. A polytheistic religion is one based upon the belief in and ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Identifying and understanding the North Star: 1 of 12
For centuries the North Star has been a reliable and accurate navigational aid for travellers. For anyone lost in a strange and dark place in the wilderness the Northern Star is a very important navigational tool. Polaris is the name of the current North Star, and it is 431 light years from Earth. It's also known as the Lodes... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Celebrity tell-alls: Privacy absent in Hollywood: 1 of 10
When intimate photographs of a topless Sienna Miller cavorting with married co-star Balthazar Getty appeared in the tabloid media this week, the actress instructed her lawyers to sue the publications for violation of her privacy. It's not the first time this has happened last year Miller won damages from two newspapers after ... More..
Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel destinations: Cape Town, South Africa: 1 of 9
Few places on earth are more cosmopolitan than Cape Town, South Africa's second largest city. The eclectic culture has evolved over the centuries, with British, Dutch, German, French and Indonesian settlers and traders all leaving their mark upon this beautiful city. This influence combines with the heritage of the Cape's Bus... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Historical myth surrounding the image of Cleopatra: 1 of 9
During her 21 year reign over Egypt Queen Cleopatra VII's people saw her as the earthly representation of the divine mother goddess Isis. She was held in such high esteem that Egyptians worshipped her for three hundred years after her death, while her image continued to adorn coins and temple walls for several centuries.The m... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Your reactions to Heath Ledger's death: 9 of 73
Disbelief was the first emotion I felt the morning I saw Sky News' "Breaking News" banner rolling across the bottom of the television screen. The black letters on the bright yellow background announcing Heath Ledger's death was shocking to read. I saw his body being loaded into the coroner's van, and wondered if he really was... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Health benefits of popular culinary herbs: Rosemary: 1 of 8
An ancient Spanish legend claims the Holy Family stopped to rest overnight during a journey, and Mary placed her cloak over a bush covered in white flowers. In the morning the flowers had turned blue, and from that point on the plant was called "Rose of Mary".Today the "Holy Herb" is universally known as rosemary, a perennial... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter The origin of Easter eggs: 2 of 12
As a symbol of new life and fertility the egg has featured in civilisations throughout history. The Egyptians, Hindus, Persians and Phoenicians believed the world was created from an egg, with the two halves of the shell representing Heaven and Earth. The Persians painted eggs as part of their spring equinox celebrations, and... More..