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In recent decades, technology has introduced major changes in the way we live. Here are examples of how things are different for better or for worse..


1. All in one today.

23. Murtala Ramat Muhammed, 4th Head of State of Nigeria.

Born: November 8, 1938 Kano,Nigeria.

In office: July 30, 1975 – February 13, 1976.

Military service:

Allegiance: Nigeria.

Service/branch: Nigerian Army.

Years of service: 1958 - 1975.

Rank: General.

Died: February 13, 1976 Lagos, Nigeria(aged 37).



General Murtala Ramat Muhammed(November 8, 1938–February 13, 1976) was a military ruler(Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1975 until his assassination in 1976.


source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murtala_Mohammed?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C6027838387

7. Atlanta, GA, USA, Walking Dead.

6. Hogwarts, Harry Potter.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter film series is actually a few locations around England. Christ Church College and Cathedral in Oxford were used for its 16th-century stone staircase, and the design of its dining hall inspired Hogwarts' Great Hall; Gloucester Cathedral wasused for the school's hallways in the first two films. Lacock Abbey near Chippenham in Wiltshire was used for a number of Hogwarts’ classrooms and Bodleian Library of Oxford University, Fourth Form Room of Harrow Old Schools in Greater London, and Alnwick Castle in Northumberland were all locations used to bring Hogwarts alive on the big screen.


source: http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=60109

5. "Hunchback of Notre Dame" - Notre Dame, Paris, France.


source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/27/places-that-look-like-disney-movies_n_5191880.html

4. "Ratatouille" - Paris, France.

justwise:
Unbanned.

Thanks bro.

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22. John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States.

In office: January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963.

Allegiance: United States of America.

Service/branch: United States Navy.

Years of service: 1941–1945.

Rank: Lieutenant.

Unit: Patrol Torpedo boat 109, Patrol Torpedo boat 59.

Battles/wars: World War II Solomon Islands campaign.

Awards: Navy & Marine Corps Medal, Purple Heart, American Defense Service, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign• (3bronze service stars), World War II Victory.


Alma mater: Harvard University.

Political party: Democratic.

Resting place: Arlington National Cementary.



John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy(JFK), (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963), was an American politician who served as the 35th President of the United Statesvfrom January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963.



source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C8976969088

21. J.T. Tom West.

The Rivers State, Nigerian born actor, who was also a director, dancer and singer, died morning of Thursday, 28 September, 2006 following a ghastly auto accident.

3. Angel Falls, Canaima, Venezuela "UP".


If you didn’t cry just a little bit during the Pixar movie Up, you might not have a soul. The story of a man desperate to fulfill the childhood dream that he and his now-deceased wife had of building a home on the mystical Paradise Falls is indeed a beautiful one. However, the waterfalls that they’re based on are just as breathtaking. Angel Falls is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall at over 900 meters (3,000 ft) high. Located in Venezuela, the falls are named after the pilot Jimmy Angel, who discovered them when his plane stalled near their peak. He and his three passengers, including his wife Marie, were forced to descend down on foot a trek that took 11 days. When he died, his ashes were scattered over the falls. Of course, Angel Falls is just the European name the original name is Kerepakupai Vena, which means “waterfall of the deepest place.”

2. Matamata(Shire), The Lord Of The Rings.

Most Lord of The Rings fans know that the beautiful landscape that is portrayed in the movies was filmed on the island of New Zealand, but many don’t know much about the area itself. Most of the scenes for the Shire were shot in the town of Matamata, and a nearby farm became the location for the tourist attraction of Hobbiton, though parts of ithave been closed for the filming of the three prequels that are based on Tolkien’s first book, The Hobbit. There are several Lord of the Rings sites in this area, including the Green Dragon Inn and 17 actual Hobbit holes (there were originally 37) carved into the hills. The town is also known for its thriving race horse breeding and racing industry.

1. Alnwick Castle, Harry Potter.


Every kid who has grown up with the Harry Potter book series has dreamed about getting that fated letter and going to Hogwarts. While there are no classes or wand-waving at Alnwick Castle, it is the location where the first two Harry Potter movies The Sorcerer’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets were filmed. Visitors may recognize Alnwick Castle’s courtyard as the field where the famous first flying lesson takes place. Alnwick Castle has also played a major role throughout history it was one of the most important locations in the infamous War of the Roses between the houses of York and Lancaster. Specifically, it was one of three major castles that Queen Margaret (who was supported by the Lancastrians) managed to recapture after her husband Henry was forced from his throne by the Yorkists.


source: http://listverse.com/2014/08/03/10-popular-film-locations-you-can-visit-in-real-life/

20. Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji(19 May 1964 – 12 August 1989) was a professional footballer who played internationally for Nigeria. He was also a qualified lawyer who had a masters in international law from the University of Rome. He collapsed and died of congestive heart failure in the 77th minute of a World Cup qualification match against Angola at the Lagos National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos State on 12 August 1989.

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Okwaraji?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C2590106032

Haywhymido:
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Lol.

19. Andy Whitfield (Spartacus).


Whitfield was born in Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales. He studied construction at Sheffield Hallam University in England. He moved to Australia from Britain in 1999 to work as an engineer in Lidcombe, before later settling in Sydney. He appeared in several Australian television series, such as Opening Up, All Saints, The Strip, Packed to the Rafters, and McLeod's Daughters. Whitfield gained his first prominent role in the Australian supernatural film Gabriel. He also starred in the 2010 television series Spartacus Blood and Sand, which was filmed in New Zealand.
Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Sydney, Australia, on 11 September 2011, 18 months after his initial cancer diagnosis.


source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Whitfield?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C6398055273

18. Diana, Princess of Wales(Diana Frances; néeSpencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997), was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II.
On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash in the Pont de l'Almaroad tunnel in Paris, France. Her friend, Dodi Fayed, and the driver of the Mercedes-Benz W140.

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pls what of ' Craig David ' ??


is he still alive??

Thanks bro, he's still alive.

17. Whitney Houston.

She was one of the greatest singers of all time. In her later years, Whitney struggled with addiction and died at age 48; she drowned in a hotel bathtub from an apparent drug overdose.

16. Kefee.


Kefee Obareki Don Momoh(February 5, 1980 – June 12, 2014), also referred to by her music name Kefee, was an award-winning Nigerian female gospel singer and composer.
Kefee Obareki Don Momoh died of lung failure at a hospital in Los Angeles, California on June 12, 2014. She had been in a coma for fifteen days.


source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefee?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C7284571416
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15. Bisi Komolafe.

Bisi Komolafe(1986–2012) was a Nigerian actress, film director and
producer best known for her role in the movies Igboro Ti Daru and
Aramotu.
The death of Bisi Komolafe was reported in the media on December 31,
2012. The circumstances surrounding her death generated several
reports and speculations in the media. However medical reports
confirmed that she died of pregnancy related complications at the
University College Hospital, Ibadan. She was buried on January 4, 2013
in Ibadan.


source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisi_Komolafe?
_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C7660045437

14. Muna Obiekwe.

He was a Nigerian actor. He was one of the most popular actors in Nigeria. On January 18, 2015, Obiekwe died from kidney disease.

13. Goldie.


Susan Oluwabimpe "Goldie" Filani Harvey (23 October 1983 – 14 February 2013) was a Nigerian professional, rapper, singer, songwriter, and a Big Brother Africastar.
After returning home to Nigeria from the 2013 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, she complained of a headache and was rushed to hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

12. Dagrin.

Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun popularly known as Dagrin is no doubt one of the best lyricist to come out of Nigeria. Apart from the fact that this bundle of talent have been in the industry for so many years before he finally got his breakthrough, his sudden death at the peak of his career still remain mystery to so many people till today. The late rapper’s car ran into a stationary lorry, he was admitted April, 2010 and the resident doctors went on strike at 12am that same day.


http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/10845/1/top-amazing-facts-about-late-dagrin-and-pictures.html

11. Bob Marley.


Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican reggae singer, song writer, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the group The Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide. The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee Scratch Perry.[3]After the Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career that culminated inthe release of the album Exodus in 1977, which established his worldwide reputation and produced his status as one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million records. He was a committed Rastafari who infused his music with a sense of spirituality.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C7996583398

10. Marilyn Moroe.


She redefined the classic blonde bombshell. There will never be another actress like her. And like so many other stars, Marilyn died of a drug overdose. She was only 36 when she died in 1962.

9. Michael Jackson (King of Pop).


His music career will never be matched. Michael Jackson was one of this century’s greatest entertainers. Tragically, Jackson was only 50 when he died June, 25 2009 from complications with prescribed drugs. A controversy continues to surround his death.

8. Michael Clarke Duncan.

Most audiences will remember Michael Clarke Duncan for his Oscar-nominated role as John Coffey in The Green Mile. Starring opposite Tom Hanks, Duncan held his own with a performance that any actor could be proud of. He died of a heart attack on July 2012 at 54 years of age.

hob:
Lee Thompson young......cant believe that he has been dead for 2yrs now,,,,didn't know at all..


Im in season 3 of his series Rizzoli and Isles and never knew he was dead


May his soul R.I.P

yeah, so painful.

7. Christopher ‘Biggie’ Wallace.


Known as Biggie, the Bad Boy Records rapper was also shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997. He was just 24 years old when he died.


Tribute:


[Verse One: Puff Daddy]

Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show I laced the track, you locked the flow So far from hangin on the block for dough Notorious, they got to know that Life ain't always what it seem to be (uh-uh) Words can't express what you mean to me Even though you're gone, we still a team through your family, I'll fulfill your dream (that's right) In the future, can't wait to seIf you open up the gates for me, Reminisce some time, the night they took my friend (uh-huh)Try to black it out, but it plays again when it's real, feelings hard to conceal can't imagine all the pain I feel give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)I know you still living your life, after death.


[Chorus: Faith Evans]


Every step I take, every move I make Every single day, every time I prayI'll be missing you. Thinking of the day, when you went away, What a life to take, what a bond to break I'll be missing you.

[Puff] i miss you Big

[Verse Two: Puff Daddy]


It's kinda hard with you not around (yeah) Know you in heaven smilin down (eheh) Watchin us while we pray for you, Every day we pray for you Til the day we meet again. In my heart is where I'll keep you friend Memories give me the strength I need (uh-huh) to proceed Strength I need to believe My thoughts Big I just can't define (can't define) Wish I could turn back the hands of time Us in the 6, shop for new clothes and kicks You and me taking flicks Makin hits, stages they receive you on I still can't believe you're gone (can't believe you're gone) Give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)I know you still living you're life, after death

[Chorus,Faith Evans]
..................................................,.

Somebody tell me why

[Interlude: Faith Evans


On that morning When this life is over, I knowI'll see your face.

[Outro: 112]


Every night I pray, every step I take, Every move I make, every single day, Every night I pray, every step I take.

[Puff]

Every day that passes Every move I make, every single day


[Puff]

Is a day that I get closer

[Puff]

To seeing you again Every night I pray, every step I take


[Puff]

We miss you Big... and we won't stop....Every move I make, every single day

[Puff]

Cause we can't stop... that's right......Every night I pray, every step I take, Every move I make, every single day

[Puff]

We miss you Big...


[music fades out........]

6. Tupac Amaru Shakur.

Tupac was already a famous rapper when he was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. Six days later he was dead at age 25. To this day, his name and his legend carry on.

Hits: California love, Changes, Do for love.

5. Lisa ‘Left-Eye’ Lopes.


As a former member of the female R&B group, TLC, Lopes was very popular with fans. She was only 30 years old when her life was taken from us in a tragic car crash.

Hit: No Scrub.