A wave of change is coming for South Africans dreaming of the English countryside or London’s bustling streets. Starting October 2023, UK visa prices are set to climb dramatically, potentially reshuffling travel plans for many South Africans. UK Visa Price Surge: What’s the Reason? Behind this surge in visa fees lies UK Prime Minister...
Ralph Teetor, an inductee of the Automotive Hall of Fame, was the brilliant mind behind the modern cruise control system. Interestingly, Ralph never had the experience of driving himself, given he was blind. Yet, he became an iconic inventor in the automotive realm. Automobiles, since their inception, have featured various speed governing systems. The...
Twister, the undeniable life of the party for decades, took a traditional dance floor maneuver and turned it into an uproarious game that left its mark on popular culture. Let’s rewind and revisit the basics of Twister before we delve into how it emerged as a cultural icon. The game’s oversized plastic mat, with...
The question of why visually impaired individuals often sport sunglasses might strike you as puzzling. Similarly puzzling questions revolve around the daily life of those who can’t see. It’s been a buzzing topic for years. The Spectrum of Blindness The popular notion that all blind individuals see complete darkness is a misconception. In reality,...
Monopoly, a classic board game designed to bankrupt your opponents while you amass wealth, often leads to disputes. Despite Monopoly’s rules remaining largely unchanged over the years, the way people play has deviated from the official rule book. Get ready to uncover the ways you’ve probably been playing Monopoly wrong all your life, just...
There’s a widespread myth that’s been circulated for far too long: if you cease your exercise routine, your hard-earned muscles will magically turn into flab. Let’s clear the air on this and set the record straight for our Africa Nova readers. Muscle cells and fat cells are as different as chalk and cheese. They...
Vaccines are an indispensable tool in the fight against deadly diseases. Smallpox, polio, and other viruses have been successfully eliminated, leading to the preservation of millions of lives each year. Although health experts advocate for the flu vaccine, controversy still surrounds its use. In contrast to the widespread misconception about vaccines causing autism, the...
A comprehensive study has brought to light the unsettling presence of carcinogens in everyday personal care items, prompting a critical evaluation of consumer safety. The extensive analysis conducted in California in 2020 revealed that households and businesses were responsible for emitting over 5,000 tons of chemicals recognized for their carcinogenic properties, adverse effects on...
The Manchineel tree, native to the Caribbean and parts of the Americas, is infamous for its deadly properties. Nicola Strickland, a radiologist, had a harrowing encounter with it during a trip to Tobago in 1999. While innocently tasting the small, yellow-green fruits that had fallen from the tree, she and her friend experienced excruciating...