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Mirna El Helbawi

... that Mirna El Helbawi (pictured) discovered a way to reconnect people in Gaza to the internet through donated eSIMs, and her organisation Connecting Humanity has connected more than 200,000 people so far?
... that John Bennet Lawes started producing superphosphate, the first chemical manure produced in the world, from fossilised dinosaur dung on an industrial scale?
... that World Pilots' Day is celebrated on 26 April to commemorate Fesa Evrensev's first flight, which took place 112 years ago today?
... that the design of Genshin Impact's Furina has elements inspired by classical stories and musicals?
... that Porter Robinson discovered that his song "Ghost Voices" had been nominated for a Grammy through Twitter?
... that one of Ukraine's largest power plants was mostly destroyed by Russians in March 2024?
... that Angela Doyinsola Aina helped to found the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to address the higher rate of maternal mortality faced by Black women in the United States?
... that the live-action drama adaptation of Our Dining Table was filmed in the hometown of one of the lead actors?
... that Fox bought a Philadelphia TV station started by a Fox?