This story comes from Gabon, a country in the western part of central Africa. The tale explains why mosquitos buzz in people's ears. Has this ever happened to you? 

On the right there is a photo from a typical African market, like the one in the story. Have you ever been to a market like it?

Map courtesy of graphicmaps.com
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Story text and images © Lori Langer de Ramírez