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South Africa girl, 6, raped by uncle

A six-year-old South African girl has allegedly been raped by a 20-year old man, who the police believes is her uncle. A neighbour discovered the girl after the alleged rape occurred.

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'Virgin Myth' Behind Zimbabwe Child Rapes

In Zimbabwe it is believed that by raping a virgin a man will be cured of HIV. The myth came into being when traditional healers started spreading the idea. That myth is behind as many as ten girls being raped a day.

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Shipwreck chivalry a myth, says Swedish study

A Swedish study on maritime disasters sinks the male chivalry myth, which prioritizes the rescue of women and children. In emergency situations, should women and children be rescued first?