Something you learned recently that is exciting and fascinating?

There is a United States of Africa concept, both in and outside of the Star Trek universe, and it was supported by both Gaddafi and Mugabe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_of_Africa

Oh, and Uhura is from there.

Republican king makers are considering backing Schwartzeneggler in the same way that Ronald Regan was backed. The intent is to counter Trump. Are the democrats going to back Oprah Winfrey to counter him? Converting popular actors into popular politicians sounds about right for these crazy times.