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The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull, a disputed femur and a bitter feud over humanity’s origins
When fossilised remains were discovered in the Djurab desert in 2001, they were hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since
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From Lagos to Winchester: how a divisive Nigerian pastor built a global following
I first encountered TB Joshua as a teenager, when his preaching captivated my evangelical Christian community in Hampshire. Many of my friends became his ardent disciples and followed him to Lagos. How did he have such a hold over people?
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Does Anyone Know What ‘Wellness’ Means Anymore?
The well-being business is booming, sometimes at the expense of actual health.
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Sniffies Translates Cruising for the Digital Age
Open it up, log on anonymously, and you’ll get a real-time sexual map of your neighborhood.