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While exploring a remote area of the Congo, I came across a strange green plant that locals spoke about with confidence. They explained how it is used in their daily lives and traditional practices.

Exploring the remote rainforests of the Congo and meeting the tribes that live there. Ben Fogle experiences the vibrant culture that makes the country the 'beating heart of Africa'. Ben arrives in the ...

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