The most revealing thing about maps of the past 1, 000 years, however, is the record of what the world's best informed people did not know.

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After winning the 100 meters final in Seoul in 1988, a reporter asked the Canadian sprinter what was more precious: a world record or the gold medal?

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More than 7, 000 fans set what Nevada officials said was a world record when they all simultaneously kissed their arms "Kaepernicking style" during a break in last week's basketball game against San Diego State.

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Dayron Robles, the world record holder, pulled up mid-race with what appeared to be a hamstring pull.

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If he maintains his 100% record and claims the title, the new world champion knows exactly what he will do to start the celebrations.

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Large record stores, what's left of them, often have whole "Afrobeat" sections in world-music departments, and more major cities are home to local Afrobeat bands than ever before.

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What it lacks is strong links with a world-class university, and a powerful network of people with a track record in both science and business, willing to pass on lessons to new companies.

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