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In 1905, a mine manager in South Africa pulled a 3,106-carat rough diamond from a mine wall; it became the Cullinan, cut into the 530-carat Great Star of Africa that now sits in the British royal sceptre

A glint on a mine wall in South Africa led to the discovery of one of the most celebrated diamonds in history. On January 26, 1905, Frederick Wells, the surface manager of the Premier Mine near Pretoria, spotted a large crystal embedded…

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Seychelles Explained 2026

SEYCHELLES · WHO IT IS Seychelles explained in one read: this Indian Ocean island nation has about 123,000 residents and earns about US$19,400 per person. This guide covers its geography, people, government, economy and daily life, with figures as of October 2026. Seychelles…

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