It was a wild end to the NFL regular season on Sunday. There were lots of unexpected twists and turns that included crazy plays, nutty finishes and, of course, coaching changes.
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Monday 30 December 2019
NFL Regular Season Ends With Some Unexpected Twists And Coaching Changes
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Changing The Game? The NCAA Opens The Door For Athletes To Profit (Rebroadcast)
The ruling body has bowed to pressure from several states.
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Saturday 28 December 2019
Saturday Sports: The Year In Sports
NPR's Leila Fadel looks back at some of the year's biggest stories in sports with Howard Bryant of ESPN.
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Saturday 21 December 2019
Saturday Sports: James Wiseman, Junior Johnson
The NCAA has arguably driven out its best basketball player. Also, NASCAR legend Junior Johnson has died.
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Friday 20 December 2019
The Significance Of The Air Jordan Retro 11 'Breds'
The Air Jordan Retro 11 'Breds' were rereleased for the 5th time last Saturday. Michael Sykes from USA Today illuminates just how significant the shoe's release is and its cultural capital.
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Cadets Were Playing Game, Not Flashing 'White Power' Sign, Military Finds
At an Army-Navy Game this month, cadets flashed the 'OK' hand gesture for television cameras — a symbol popular with hate groups. West Point officials say they were playing an "innocent game."
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The News Roundup - International
Protests erupt in India over a controversial citizenship bill. The White House touts a new trade deal with China. And Australia's most populous state declares the second state of emergency in two months over wildfires.
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Prosecutors: No Evidence of Crime Or Animal Cruelty After Rash Of Horse Deaths
Animal rights activists are demanding greater safety measures to protect racehorses. The district attorney says the industry can do more to prevent racing and training deaths.
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Thursday 19 December 2019
Herman Boone, Football Coach Portrayed In 'Remember The Titans,' Dies At 84
High school football coach Herman Boone of Alexandria, Va., who was portrayed in the movie Remember the Titans, died Wednesday at age 84.
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Herman Boone, Football Coach Of 'Remember The Titans' Fame, Dies
Boone, who was 84, died just seven months after the death of Bill Yoast, his friend and fellow coach at T.C. Williams High School.
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After Noticing Lack of Good Sticks At Park, Dad Turns Old Tree Branches into ‘Stick Library’ for Neighborhood Dogs
Since bringing the nifty little “Stick Library” to his local park, more than 50 dogs have delighted in the stash of sticks.
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Europe Introduces Legislative Road Map to Becoming World’s First Climate-Neutral Continent By 2050
Not only does the package call on member states to slash emissions further, it also incentivizes coal-dependent states to turn away from fossil fuels.
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After Decades of Holidays Spent Alone, Senior’s Reaction to TV Crew’s Surprise Brings Millions to Tears
When this 78-year-old men mentioned in a TV interview that he had spent twenty Christmases alone, they showed up at his house to surprise him.
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Good News in History, December 19
40 years ago today, the classic film Kramer vs. Kramer premiered in theaters—a legal drama exploring divorce and custody issues, which was a new storyline for audiences— particularly the sympathies extended toward both sides and both genders, as a career-obsessed dad learns how to be a parent when his wife leaves him and their 6-year-old […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Have 2 Sets Of Brothers On Their Roster This Season
The Milwaukee Bucks have two sets of brothers on the roster. Not only does reigning league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo have a big brother on the team this year, but the Lopez twins are playing, too.
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Wednesday 18 December 2019
Brain Surgery Can’t Stop This 22-Year-old From Spreading Cheer With His ‘Fast And Joyous’ Christmas Car
Despite his devastating neurofibromatosis diagnosis, 22-yo Alex Argiro spreads Christmas cheer with his ‘Fast and Joyous’ Mazda concept car.
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When Young Men Write Letter to Neighbor Asking to Play With Their Pup, They Get Letter Back From the Dog
Animal lovers are never too old to miss having a dog in the house—and these four young men from Bristol are no exception.
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In a UK First for Muslim Hospital Workers, Doctor Introduces Disposable, Sterile Hijabs
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust are the first in the UK to offer the single-use hijabs for Muslim healthcare workers.
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This City Billboard Has Been Designed to Purify the Surrounding Air By Eating Up Smog
This billboard is covered in a resin that has been designed to attract air pollutants and turn them into clean oxygen for the city.
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Elderly Woman Has Sweetest Reaction to Stranger Fulfilling Her Lifelong Dream of Flying First Class
After Jack and Violet hit it off in a NYC airport last week, he insisted on swapping seats with her so she could fulfill her dream of flying first class.
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Good News in History, December 18
25 years ago today, the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Caves were discovered in southern France containing cave paintings that are roughly 32,000 years old, the earliest-known and best preserved cave art and engravings in the world. The site, located on a limestone cliff above the former bed of the Ardèche River, was first explored by three speleologists (including […]
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Tuesday 17 December 2019
‘Me-Time’ is More Important Than Date Nights for Healthy Relationships, Says New Survey of Adults
According to this survey of 2,000 American adults, the majority agreed that getting at least one hour of “me-time” a day is more important than date nights.
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Scientists Develop Exciting New Way to Produce Hydrogen Fuel That’s Safe, Cheap, and Ultra-Efficient
Collectively, their technology improves the efficiency of hydrogen production by 30%—and with a 50% reduction in costs as well.
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This Cheap, Amphibious, 3D-Printed Prosthetic Means That Amputees Can Now Enjoy the Water Without Stress
This inexpensive, amphibious prosthetic means that amputees can now enjoy the beach with their family without having to worry about ruining their limb.
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California Celebrates Reaching One Million Solar Roofs Milestone; New Focus on ‘One Million Solar Batteries’ Goal
California legislators gathered together this week to celebrate the fulfillment of the One Million Solar Roofs Initiative they launched in 2006.
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Senior Surprised With New Walker After Accidentally Dialing Attorney’s Office Instead of Medical Store
This elderly woman dialed the wrong number several times in hopes of purchasing a new walker—but her misdials still resulted in a surprise gift.
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Good News in History, December 17
200 years ago today, a South American congress proclaimed Colombia to be a Republic and elected Simón BolÃvar the president after he achieved great military victories (like crossing the Andes Mountains) to oust the Spanish conquerors from his homeland of Venezuela and other territories, including Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, becoming known as El Libertador, The Liberator. […]
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Stunning Christmas Light Display Inspires 13-Year-old Girl With Autism to Speak for First Time
This young mother had never heard her 13-year-old daughter's voice before they sat down to watch their neighbor's dazzling light show last week.
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Top 10 Most Exciting Environmental Stories From 2019 Raise Hope for An Eco-Friendly Year Ahead
Contrary to what some pessimistic news outlets might have you believe, this year's environmental progress was not all doom and gloom.
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Veteran Goes From Janitor to Physicist After Teaching Himself Trigonometry Using Only Youtube Videos
Despite suffering from PTSD and a lack of education, Joshua Carroll has fulfilled his dream of becoming a physicist—and it's all thanks to watching Youtube.
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Pope’s Dream Comes True As 24/7 Church for Rome’s Homeless Opens Just Blocks Away From St. Peters
Pope Francis's long-awaited dream of opening a 24-hour homeless shelter and church in Rome has finally come true in time for the holidays.
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Single Mom Receives Free Car in the Drive-Through After Being Nominated for a ‘Christmas Wish’
KLTY surprised a single mom in Fort Worth with a new car—nominated for a Christmas Wish because she always stays friendly and kind, despite her struggles.
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Good News in History, December 16
50 years ago today, Hello Dolly!, starring Barbra Streisand, hit big screens across America. The romantic-comedy musical based on the Broadway production was directed by the legendary Gene Kelly and co-starred Walter Matthau and Louis Armstrong (whose recording of the title tune had become a number-one single five years earlier). The film follows the story […]
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Coastal Dutch ‘Farm’ Grows Seaweed to Filter Pollution From Their Favorite Beach –And Tackle Climate Change
The Sea Farm Ijmond in the Netherlands grows seaweed to cut CO2 from the atmosphere while filtering water pollution from their favorite beach.
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1,000 Strangers Rally to Help Crowd-Stitch the Discovered Quilt of a Dead Woman None of Them Knew
When Shannon Downey found the plans for this masterpiece at an estate sale, she knew she had to finish it—and hundreds of strangers are helping her do it.
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Dad Mourns His Late Daughter By Creating a Christmas Tree Farm to Bring Cheer (and Snow) to Kids in Hospital
One grieving father turned his heartbreak into an opportunity to bring joy to hundreds of young hospital patients in Alabama–with help from Ace Hardware.
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Inmates Sentenced to Life in Prison Have Commitment to Spiritual Transformation Unlike Any I Have Seen
Prisoners serving life-sentences might not seem like the most obvious group for seeking spiritual enlightenment, but that's exactly the case in California.
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Good News in History, December 15
80 years ago today, one of the greatest films of all time, Gone with the Wind, premiered. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the film tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara (played by Vivien Leigh), the strong-willed woman on a Georgia plantation (‘Tara”), and her romantic pursuits, particularly […]
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Deli Owner Has Received More Than 400 Letters to Santa—And He Has Responded to All of Them
He’s never been an official employee of Santa's workshop, but Aleem Chaudhry of San Antonio, gets hundreds of letters to Santa and responds to every one.
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Hawaii’s State Bird Soars Back From Brink of Extinction After Only 30 Birds Left on Islands
Thanks to a new land donation to the Department of the Interior, conservationists can continue with their trailblazing achievements in protecting wildlife.
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Plant Compounds Used to Successfully Treat Alzheimer’s in Mice Now Shown to Prevent Other Effects of Aging
The exciting discovery builds on research suggesting that we can treat and reverse Alzheimer's by turning our attention to the neural effects of aging.
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Amazon is Fulfilling the Wish Lists For Hundreds of Charities to Give Back This Holiday Season
As a means of continuing their holiday tradition of fulfilling the needs of US charities, Amazon has fulfilled the wishlists of hundreds of nonprofits.
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Heisman Winner Spotlights Hunger In His Hometown, Donations To Food Bank Pour In
"I'm up here for all those kids in Athens and in Athens County that go home to not a lot of food on the table, hungry after school," LSU quarterback Joe Burrow said in accepting the trophy.
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Monday 16 December 2019
Majors Vs. Minors: Baseball Leagues Engaged In Battle
There's a spat brewing in America's favorite pastime. Major League Baseball is threatening to walk away from Minor League Baseball and create a new minor league system.
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Saturday 14 December 2019
Not My Job: We Quiz Baseball Pitcher Sean Doolittle On Real-World Saves
As a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals Doolittle saves baseball games, but how much does he know about real-world saves? We'll find out.
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Saturday Sports: Lamar Jackson, Lakers, Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks
Lamar Jackson has had a historic NFL season and in the NBA, Los Angeles and Milwaukee are both doing well. Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.
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Dozens Of Minor League Baseball Teams Could Lose Major League Affiliation
The Daytona Tortugas are among the 42 minor league baseball teams that could lose their major league affiliation. Executive Ryan Keur talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
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Friday 13 December 2019
‘World’s First Self-Cleaning’ Hoodie is On Sale—And for Each One Bought, One is Donated to the Homeless
In addition to preventing stains during boozy Christmas parties, these revolutionary hoodies will also help to keep London's homeless warm and clean.
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Girl Hand-Delivers More Than 1,000 Christmas Cards in Her Village After Having Her Leg Amputated
All this little girl wants for Christmas is to make people smile—so she has taken it upon herself to hand-deliver holiday cards to more than 1,000 people.
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Good News in History, December 13
Happy 90th Birthday to the Canadian gentleman actor Christopher Plummer, best known for portraying the father, Georg von Trapp, in The Sound of Music. Last year he became the oldest acting ever nominated for an Oscar for his role in All the Money in the World. The nomination was Plummer’s third, with his first being […]
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Have You Found Meaning in Life? Scientific Study Says the Answer Could Determine Health and Longevity
Researchers are finally attempting to figure out the measurable physical and emotional impacts of philosophical questions such as “What is my purpose?”
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AC/DC Frontman Helps Fund Innovative Campus So Abused Foster Siblings Can Stick Together—And Thrive
The donation will help to open a new campus for foster kids and siblings who have escaped abuse or neglect in Sarasota, Florida.
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Libraries Are Now Offering Colorblind Glasses for Their Patrons to Borrow for Two Weeks at a Time
Though this library system is not the first to offer colorblind glasses, they are still leading the movement to offer vision correction to patrons.
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World’s First Community of 3D Printed Homes is Set to House Mexico’s Poorest Families
Thanks to a specially designed 3D printer for building houses in rural locations, these cozy homes required less than 24 hours of printing time.
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Man Returns to Poor Neighborhood Where He Grew Up So He Can Give Away $12,000 in Free Toys
Though Adam Armstrong is now financially comfortable in the mortgage business, he always makes sure to give back to the poor neighborhoods where he grew up.
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Good News in History, December 12
Happy Birthday to Bill Nighy who turns 70 years old today! The acclaimed English actor is best known to American audiences for the romantic-comedy masterpiece, Love Actually, in which he plays the overaged pop star Billy Mack who finally professes his love for his manager. The film earned him the esteemed British BAFTA Film Award […]
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These Old Guys Might Be Oldest Ever Songwriting Duo After Releasing Their First Album at 102 and 88 Years Old
These happy old men believe themselves to be the oldest songwriting duo in history since they released an album of jazz standards for seniors last month.
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Daredevils Doing Flips on ‘World’s Largest Trampoline’ Suspended From Crane Just Proves ‘Anything is Possible’
This gang of adrenaline junkies spent two days building the “world's largest trampoline” so they could use it to perform the most incredible stunts.
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Fashion Student Makes ‘Memory Bears’ for Grieving Folks From the Clothing Of Their Deceased Loved Ones
The teddy bears, which are made out of the clothing and jewelry of deceased loved ones, require up to 6 hours of crafting—and they are worth every second.
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Researchers Are Testing Smart Headphones That Could Warn Pedestrians of Impending Dangers
As more and more pedestrians fall victim to street collisions, researchers are now testing headphone technology that warns the user of impending danger.
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Watch Company Surprise All 198 of Their Awestruck Employees With $10 Million in Holiday Bonuses
After years of dedicated hard work, these employees were surprised with thousands of dollars in holiday bonuses—and their reactions were priceless.
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Good News in History, December 11
Happy 88th Birthday to Rita Moreno, the acclaimed Puerto Rican-born singer, dancer, and actress who famously won an Academy Award for her role as Anita in the film West Side Story. She is that rare performer to be in the elite group of 15 living entertainers who have scored the ‘EGOT’—winning the grand slam of […]
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Last Full Moon of the Decade Rises on 12/12 at 12:12 AM – For Lucky East Coasters
In addition to being the last full moon of the decade, this week's moonrise on the east coast of the United States will take place at 12:12AM on 12/12.
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After Five Years of Drought, Kenyan Region Finally Gets Clean Water Thanks to Solar-Powered Saltwater Plant
The plant can produce enough water for 35,000 people every day—which means that villagers will no longer have to drink dirty saltwater.
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Watch Delivery Driver’s Adorable Reaction to Finding Goodies Waiting for Him on a Doorstep
Since this Amazon Prime delivery driver found snacks waiting for him on a woman's doorstep, his wholesome reaction is now going viral.
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Rather Than Plastic or Bird Feathers, These Winter Coats Are Filled With Wildflowers to Help Butterfly Habitats
These cruelty-free coats are stuffed with a renewable, biodegradable material that is being hailed as a major breakthrough in sustainable fashion.
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First Graders Persuaded School to Adopt Therapy Dog—And Their Story Won $100K for Shelter That Housed Him
Since Buddy the therapy dog has had such a positive impact on this elementary school, the shelter that adopted him out was surprised with a $100K check.
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Good News in History, December 10
30 years ago today, the first pro-democracy public demonstration occurred in Mongolia spearheaded by mostly young people—the beginning of the end for the 70-year period of authoritarian rule. There, a college student, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj—who in the course of his studies learned about the Soviet Union leader Gorbachev’s Glasnost policy, and concepts such as freedom of speech […]
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Listen to Man’s Tale of How His Grandma Saved Christmas With a Care Package of ‘Magic and Love’
Leonard Lee Smith had been heartbroken to spend the holidays away from his family in Alabama—so his grandma sent him a very special surprise for Christmas.
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Baseball Updates Drug Policy
Major League Baseball's new drug policy adds opioid testing for players and does not punish marijuana use. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
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2 NFL Players Have Strong Chance Of Becoming 3rd Black Quarterback To Win MVP Award
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with The Ringer's Tyler Tynes about the chances of Baltimore Raven Lamar Jackson and Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson capping the NFL's 100th season by winning MVP.
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Thursday 12 December 2019
Major League Baseball Drops Marijuana, Adds Opioids, Cocaine To 'Drugs Of Abuse' List
The changes follow the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who was found with opioids and alcohol in his system.
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Former NFL Players Hit With Federal Charges Over Alleged Health Care Fraud
The players are accused of receiving payouts of $3.4 million for medical equipment they allegedly never purchased. The players charged include Clinton Portis and Robert McCune.
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The Summary: First International and Interdisciplinary Conference On Witchcraft At UNN: Prof. Opata
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| The Summary: First International and Interdisciplinary Conference On Witchcraft At UNN: Prof. Opata |
The first international and interdisciplinary conference on witchcraft at the University of Nigeria took place yesterday and would continue today against widespread outrage from the poorly informed members of the Christian community in Nigeria and social media users. The conference, as publicized, aims to share meaning, factors and practices of witchcraft from the academic point of view. The Prof. B.I.C. Ijomah Centre for Policy and Research at the University of Nigeria organized it.
I looked forward to two presentations and when it was over, I left the venue of the conference for other engagements. This clarification is necessary, especially for people who expect a detailed report on paper presentations at the conference.
Prof. P.J. Ezeh, a Fellow at the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and professor at the University of Nigeria was the second paper presenter, one of the lead presenters after Prof. Damian U. Opata who has master’s degrees in Philosophy and Literature.
While I live-streamed Prof. Opata's presentation, I paid little attention to all he shared since I invested greater amount of time in making sure the filming was perfect with good sound and pictures. Prof. Opata referenced actual incidents and consultations that may prove the existence of major powers that have been given labels. He expressed his dislike for the word 'witchcraft' but stayed within the Igbo cosmology and acknowledged 'amosu', its operation and remedy. One area where Prof. Opata has spent great amount of time is the study of Igbo folktales, and after studying about two hundred of these tales, he mentioned that the place of such craft that has passed for witchcraft has been more of an interventionist acts rather than outright malevolent acts. Prof. Opata also has a book about Ekwensu and in it; he clarified the misnomer among Igbo Christians who use the term to describe the devil instead of its original root as a warring spirit or deity in Igbo cosmology that had no resemblance to the vilified status of the Christian devil.
At the risk of sounding patronizing, Prof. Opata mentioned an instance when he lived in an area that was terrorized by an act, where people woke up to scratches on their bodies and how they shared this experience with him. And at some point, drawing from passed-down information, a certain leaf was recommended. The leaf was to be placed at the doorpost. After that, the terrorizing act stopped. Prof. Opata also shared his visits to diviners when his father fell sick and how the Professor who doubled as a diviner combined literature with the act. While he consulted, he wrote materials on a modern day notebook. His other story happened when his father-in-law died and a diviner was contacted. It was revealed that there were plans to cause death at the funeral and blames would be heaped on the family of the bereaved. But a sacrifice was prescribed. And after it was carried out, and when the funeral held, they averted the incident that was supposed to claim a live at the funeral. A man whose tooth had fallen off and was stuck in his throat was rushed to a hospital and he was saved, credit to the foreknowledge and intervention of the diviner.
Prof. Opata also noted the selective labeling of only women, children and the poor as witches, and how the rich and powerful were excluded from bearing the tags of witches. He also busted such myth that these forces may not be as powerful as imagined. He concluded that a perfect or near-perfect prediction from a diviner could be likened to results from medical laboratories, and its accurate or inaccurate predictions were not invalidation of the practice but was a thing of expertise, as may be expected in the medical world.
Prof. Ezeh’s Presentation
While Prof. Ezeh traced the term ‘witchcraft’ to the recordings of the bible at 1 Samuel 28: 8 and early documentations from the 14th century in the area now known as Dominican Republic and the 16th century reformation movements in Europe, the high point of his argument was that witchcraft does not exist. But the believe in witches exists. And he noted that backwardness fostered the belief. He gave examples of Europe and the reign of witch-hunts and how it disappeared with the advancement of technology. He cited such documentation as recorded in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, which was a recording of the activities of that time.
Prof. Ezeh also digressed with defining ‘witch’, ‘sorcery’ and ‘divination’. For witches, he noted that they were portrayed as malevolent, and the people who were witches may be unaware of what they are or what they are said to represent. He also noted that those who were branded witches were also people with mental health challenges. He defined sorcery as service provision and divination is also about service rendering such as prediction of the future, and it may and may not cause harm. He said witchcraft in developed countries only exists in lexicons.
He also spoke about the methodology of the researches – regional structure and controlled regional studies. In it, he mentioned a study that took place in four locations and how three returned positive and one was negative against witchcraft. He referenced S.F. Nadel, an Austrian-born and British anthropologist who died in 1956. In the ‘40s, Nadel carried out the research in Nupe and Gwari of Nigeria and Mesakin of Sudan and the Korongo people about witchcraft – The Myth of What is Witchcraft – using scientific methods.
Prof. Ezeh also pointed out that where the concept of witchcraft exists, it is gender bias. Sex antagonism and it exists in conflict societies. He mentioned the Witchcraft Act of 1735 in Great Britain and how its enforcement stopped people who could easily label leftists and enemies as witches and kill them. He cited instances of how rancid butter were at some point called act of witchcraft and people were tortured and jailed.
The Professor also noted that while Europe has given up on witchcraft, that Nigeria lives in the fear of its existence and this fear is exploited in very terrible manner and the only way out is to encourage discourse that would demystify these concepts and free the minds of people.
Some of his citations include Daniel Offiong, E.E. Evans-Pritchard, and W.R.F. Browning.
Cc: Bura Bari Nwilo
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MIT Researchers Believe They‘ve Developed a New Treatment for Easing the Passage of Kidney Stones
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Thailand Boldly Plans to Start Banning Most Harmful Plastics As Soon As January 2020
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Good News in History, November 28
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With Only 4% of Their Works by Women Artists, Museum Resolves to Only Buy Female-Made Art for One Year
This Maryland art museum is aiming to close their gender gap by exclusively buying artworks by female artists and designers for the next year.
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Missing Cat Finally Reunited With Owner After It Was Found Wandering the Streets 1,400 Miles Away
It has been five years since Sasha the cat disappeared from her home in Portland—but thanks to her microchip, she has finally be reunited with her owner.
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Good News in History, November 27
Happy Birthday to Bill Nye “the Science Guy” who turns 64 today. Nye, a science educator, comedian, and author is best known as the host of the PBS children’s science show, Bill Nye the Science Guy. After university studies at Cornell, the DC-born mechanical engineer, who wanted to be an astronaut, got his start at […]
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Man Hailed as a Hero After He Rushed to Pull Driver From Burning Car After Fuel Explosion
If Edward Cyr had not rushed into action when he did, Glenwood Little may not have survived the car fire that erupted from his backseat earlier this month.
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After Spectacular Unanimous Approval in Congress, Extreme Animal Cruelty is Now Officially a US Felony
Since the PACT Act was unanimously passed in the US House and Senate, it was officially signed into effect by President Trump on Monday.
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Mom Fighting Breast Cancer Comforted By Random ‘Angel’ in a Restaurant When She Needed It Most
Right when Amy Pettenato was beginning to despair in the face of her cancer fight, an “angel” in a restaurant swooped in to comfort her.
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Parkinson’s Patients Experience Significant Reduction in Tremors Thanks to Ultrasound Procedure
Not only was the procedure found to be safe and well-tolerated, it was also shown to dramatically improve the patients' quality of life.
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Tina Turner Turns 80 Today: Simply the Best—And Now on Broadway
As music lovers pay homage to the Queen of Rock n' Roll on her 80th birthday, a Broadway musical about her incredible career hits the stage.
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Good News in History, November 26
30 years ago today, MTV premiered its successful series, Unplugged, showcasing artists performing acoustic sets of their music. The show on American cable TV aired regularly for ten years—and less frequently since then—with musicians stripping their music back down to its essence and offering their fans some fun covers. MTV Unplugged earned 3 Primetime Emmy […]
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This is the World’s First Beer Taproom That Also Houses Foster Dogs Rescued From Kill Shelters
Since the bar opened back in 2018, they have helped to find forever homes for more than 70 pups rescued from California kill shelters.
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