Mary Slessor: Missionary To Nigeria’s Legacy

Mary Slessor (1848–1915) was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria, known for her pioneering work in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is celebrated for her efforts in promoting women’s rights, ending harmful practices such as the killing of twins (who were considered cursed in some local traditions), and spreading Christianity.

Key Points About Mary Slessor:

  1. Early Life: Born on December 2, 1848, in Aberdeen, Scotland, Mary grew up in a poor family. She began working in mills at a young age but was deeply influenced by her mother’s Christian faith.
  2. Missionary Work: In 1876,
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Relax With The Cornell Lab’s 21 Favorite Bird Videos From 2024

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The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library collects and archives videos, photos, and sound recordings of wild species from around the world. This year, we combed through all 33,000+ recordings that users uploaded to the archive in 2024, looking for our favorites. We searched all seven continents to bring you this compilation highlighting fascinating species, intriguing behavior, stunning beauty, and skillful cinematography.

Relax with the Cornell Lab’s 21 Favorite Bird Videos from 2024

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