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The Hispaniolan Solenodon, Called Nen Long in Haitian Creole

The Hispaniolan Solenodon, Called Nen Long in Haitian Creole

The Hispaniolan Solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus), called Nen Long in Haitian Creole is one of only two terrestrial mammals endemic to Hispaniola that are still found in Haiti.

Pic Macaya National Park in southern Haiti is home to these two endemic terrestrial mammals: The Zagouti (Plagiodontia eadium) and the Hispaniolan Solenodon, a nocturnal insectivore called the Nez Long in French or Nen Long in Haitian Creole (Solenodon paradox).

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Watermelon is like a Natural Viagra - Watermelon may offer Viagra-like effects

Watermelon is like a Natural Viagra - Watermelon may offer Viagra-like effects

Watermelon is like a natural Viagra. Watermelon could possess natural properties akin to Viagra, potentially offering a favorable boost for men's health. Watermelon has an amino acid that has a Viagra-like effect on your blood vessels, according to an article on Web MD.

How could watermelon be a natural Viagra, you ask?

Watermelon is very rich in an amino acid called L-citrulline. This amino acid relaxes and dilates your blood vessels much like Viagra does.

A CBS News article reads: "Like Viagra, L-citrulline increases blood flow to the sexual organs but without any negative side effects."

So, men, if you are having some trouble raising your flag, maybe you should start eating watermelon!

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Goats and Dogs in front of the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti

Goats and Dogs in front of the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti

Following the closure of the US embassy in Haiti, the once bustling diplomatic hub now sits in eerie silence, its halls echoing with the absence of human activity.

At night, goats and dogs walk around in front of the embassy. It's funny to watch them play because it's so different from the serious diplomatic talks that used to take place inside the embassy.

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A group of Young Haitians singing ZAFEM, Le Plen, en Twoubadou

A group of Young Haitians singing ZAFEM, Le Plen, en Twoubadou

As the music of Haitian music group Zafem gained more popularity mid 2023, other bands started playing their music as is customary in Haitian music.

A young twoubadou music group in Haiti gave their rendition of a music by Zafem with some Tchathca, banjo and the simple instruments that makes twoubadou a rhythmic genre rooted in folk traditions.

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Haitians are screaming down with kidnapping but no one is coming to the rescue, not the government not the so call friends of Haiti

Haitians are screaming down with kidnapping but no one is coming to the rescue, not the government not the so call friends of Haiti

The current dire situation in Haiti, characterized by the rampant activities of kidnappers, rapists, and murderers, has left the Haitian people grappling with immense challenges on multiple fronts.

The Haitian people are left to themselves to fight against the most dangerous criminals this country has ever seen.

The State is weak, the government is unable or unwilling at times and the International Community, the so called the friends of Haiti, refused to come to our rescue.

What did Haitians do to deserve this?

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Istwa Bouki ak Malis - Istwa Jan Sot ak Jan Lespri - Haitian Folktales Explained

Istwa Bouki ak Malis - Istwa Jan Sot ak Jan Lespri - Haitian Folktales Explained

Growing up in Haiti, the best Haitian folkloric tales were always stories about the adventures of Bouki and Malice, or tales of Jan Sot and Jan Lespri.

A "sot" in Haitian creole is a simpleton; in other words an idiot, a moron, dummy or a dimwit.

When someone in Haiti says to you "ala neg gen lespri," it doesn't necessarily mean you are smart or intelligent; it could also mean you are cunning. It could mean you are very good at planning things so you get what you want. It also means you really good at tricking and deceiving other people.

These Haitian folktales about Bouki ak malis, Jan Sot ak Jan Lespri always offered a lesson to be learned about humanity and the precautions you need to take with the people around you.

When you hears these Haitian folktales you realize Bouki is Jan Sot and Malice is Jan Lespri. The characters change names but one of they is always outsmarting the other one.

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Del Rio Texas: White man on a horse gathering black Haitians like slaves - You probably thought it was a slave movie

Del Rio Texas: White man on a horse gathering black Haitians like slaves - You probably thought it was a slave movie

This bad treatment of Haitian immigrants in Del RIo Texas was like a scene from an old Slave movie: US border patrol officers on horseback chasing and catching black Haitian immigrants like Kunta Kinte under the bridge in Del Rio Texas.

This picture became viral. The whole world witnessed that racism is still in full force in the United States, the greatest country in the world.

God bless America!

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Anybody ever walk up to you and give you money?

Anybody ever walk up to you and give you money?

This has happened to me more than once we're a complete stranger decides to bless me with some money after some event that happens in their lives where they ran into some unexpected cash or a big win.

The likelihood of receiving money from a random stranger on the street or in public spaces is generally low.

The probability of receiving money from a stranger depends on various factors, including the context, the individual's intentions, and the circumstances surrounding the encounter.

In many situations, it is relatively uncommon for strangers to give money without any specific reason or motive.

In my case, I was a ride share driver and these people were my passengers. The gift was more than just a tip. there was a story behind it as you will discover in articles related to this twenty dollar bill.

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A clip from Bill Gates blog where he talked about his visit to Haiti

A clip from Bill Gates blog where he talked about his visit to Haiti

This is an actual screenshot from Bill Gates' blog where he spoke about his visit to Haiti back in 2014. Apparently it was not his first.

In this screenshot of his blog Bill Gates mentioned his trip to Haiti together with his wife Melinda and kids where they went to Cange to visit Dr Paul Farmer.

Bill Gates mentioned how Dr. farmer's hospital had changed since his last visit which means that was not the first time Bill Gates came to Haiti.

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Photo of Bill Gates, wife Melinda and their children in Haiti

Photo of Bill Gates, wife Melinda and their children in Haiti

What you are looking at is a actual photo of billionaire Bill Gates, his wife Melinda and kids during a visit in Haiti.

Some very talented yound Haitian children were singing a tune to him.

According to Bill Gates the children were singing something from the Pirates of the Caribbean, Melinda told him.

Update: Since their last visit to Haiti as a couple Bill and Melinda Gates did get a divorce. So now Melinda is the ex-wife of billionaire Bill Gates. In early May 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates announced they were getting divorced.

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