Africa Business Concept Challenge 2024

Grant Prize: $5000

Deadline: March 5th, 2024

The Africa Business Concept Challenge intends to assist young people from the African continent who have an entrepreneurial orientation, a desire to serve their community, and demonstrate the values outlined below. With a focus on promoting responsible business, the competition identifies high potential young people for mentorship and investment.

Visit https://gbsn.org/africachallenge/ to learn more and apply

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Africa Business Concept Challenge - GBSN

GBSN is pleased to present the 4th annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC), a virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept

😳 King Charles II of Spain, Couldn't Eat Properly 😳

😳 Royalty has been infamous for marrying within its own, not only was this a way to ensure the purity of the so-called royal bloodline, but family disputes could be resolved by arranging marriages between family members.

😳 Because of this inbreeding, royal children’s mortality rates were far higher than those of children born in regular households.

The House of Habsburg was once one of the most powerful and distinguished royal houses in Europe.
However, the massive inbreeding in this royal house, eventually brought it to its knees.

The royal line was plagued with mutations and genetic disorders, the worst of which manifested in Charles II.

😳 Charles II of Spain was born on the 6th November 1661.
He became king in 1665 at the young age of four.

His mother ruled as a regent for 10 years until Charles was a teenager, but poor Charles, through no fault of his own, was plagued by awful genetic disorders.

After 16 generations of this, Charles II’s family was so inbred, that his grandmother and his aunt were the same person.
Charles was considered too deformed, and too intellectually stunted to rule Spain, and its neighbors properly.

😳 At eight years old he could barely walk as his legs could not support his weight, and he needed help with moving around.

Charles most prominent feature was his jaw, known as the Habsburg Jaw that identified him as part of his royal family.

His two rows of teeth could not meet and his tongue was so huge, he could barely speak.
He was constantly drooling, and ate with great difficulty.

😳 However, contrary to popular belief, modern research has also strongly suggested that he was not mentally disabled.
Charles participated actively in politics with foreign envoys, and was a prolific hunter.

He gained his nickname of "Bewitched" from those who believed he was the target of Satanic influence.

Charles himself came to believe it as well.

😳 So many of the Habsburgs were into mysticism. When many holy relics and magical remedies of varied bizarreness failed to heal Charles, an astrologer convinced him that his misfortunes were a divine punishment for having been too young to be on his father's deathbed.

Charles tried to remedy this by having his father's corpse exhumed and begging it for its forgiveness, but evidently the rotting Philip was not in the mood.

😳 Even though Charles II got married twice, he could not produce an heir, dying issueless in November 1700.

Charles was most likely impotent, it was part of his family legacy of inbreeding.
He probably suffered from two genetic disorders.

First, there was combined pituitary hormone deficiency, a disorder that made him short, impotent, infertile, weak, and have a host of digestive problems.

The other disorder was distal renal tubular acidosis, a condition marked by blood in the urine, weak muscles, and having an abnormally large head compared to the rest of the body.

😳 In September 1700, Charles became ill again, and by 28th September he was no longer able to eat.

He died on 1st November 1700, five days before his 39th birthday.
The autopsy records his heart was the size of a peppercorn, his lungs corroded, his intestines rotten and gangrenous.

He also had a single testicle, black as coal, and his head was full of water, indicative of hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is a disease often associated with childhood measles, one of many illnesses contracted by Charles.

😳 Charles was only 39 when he died, and his death put an end to the reign of the Habsburgs in Spain.

Because he had no children, his death caused a 12-year war in Europe known as the War of Spanish Succession.

The irony of the situation is that the Habsburgs felt as if their line would only survive if they married only people who were of their royal blood.

😳 This very same thought led to at least two centuries of inbreeding, that finally failed to produce an heir to the throne.

Charles was a king in the most extreme sense, the last ruler of a dynasty that ended up being replaced by their ancestral enemies......
The French Bourbons.

😳 Painting of Charles II ~ Steemit Images.

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Debunking Misconceptions About the Wider Web

Social media platforms, with their curated feeds and echo chambers, can create a warped perception of the online world.
We tend to see content that reinforces our existing beliefs, creating a "filter bubble" that blinds us to the vastness and diversity of the internet beyond.
This can lead to several misconceptions about traffic outside our favorite platforms, which can have real-world consequences.

Let's debunk some of these common myths:

Myth 1: Everyone Thinks Like Me
Just because your social media feed is filled with people who share your opinions, doesn't mean that's the majority.
The internet is a global phenomenon, with diverse viewpoints and experiences.
Stepping outside your comfort zone and exploring other platforms or forums can expose you to a wider range of perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding.

Myth 2: Social Media is the Real World
While social media platforms can be powerful tools for communication and activism, they represent a small, self-selecting portion of the population.
The vast majority of people interact, consume information, and engage in commerce outside these platforms.

Myth 3: My Opinion Matters Most
The echo chambers of social media can inflate our sense of self-importance.
Remember, the online world is just a fraction of the real world, and your opinion, while valuable, is just one among billions.
True impact often lies in engaging with diverse communities and finding common ground beyond the noise of social media.

Myth 4: Everyone is Online All the Time
While internet penetration is growing, a significant portion of the world's population still lacks access or chooses not to engage heavily online.
This digital divide highlights the importance of remembering that the online world is not a mirror of the real world, and our online interactions shouldn't overshadow the importance of offline relationships and experiences.

Myth 5: Social Media is the Only Way to Stay Informed
While social media can be a source of news and information, it's crucial to remember that it's often curated and biased.
It's essential to seek out diverse sources of information, including traditional media outlets, academic journals, and independent voices, to form a well-rounded understanding of the world.

By debunking these misconceptions, we can move towards a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of the online world.

Remember, the internet is a vast and ever-evolving landscape, and venturing beyond our social media bubbles can be an enriching and eye-opening experience.

So, put down your phone, explore different corners of the web, and engage with the diversity of voices that make up the online world. You might be surprised by what you discover!

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