Negro of Banyoles Negro of Banyoles The Negro of Banyoles () was a controversial piece of taxidermy of a San individual, which used to be a major attraction in the Darder Museum of Banyoles (Catalonia, Spain). In 2000, the remains of the man were sent to Botswana for burial. In 1830, the Verreaux brothers dug up the fresh grave of a BaTlhaping man, and stuffed the corpse, approximately 27 years old, belonging to the negroid race with features typical of the African bushman. In 1916, it was acquired by the Darder Museum of Banyoles. The body remained in the museum without controversy until
Rowing at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Rowing at the 2012 Summer Paralympics Rowing competitions at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London were held from 31 August to 2 September 2012, at Dorney Lake which, for the purposes of the Games venue, is officially termed Eton Dorney. Rowers are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows rowers to compete against others with a similar level of function. The three rowing classes are: Four rowing events are scheduled to be held, each over a course of 1000 metres: 96 rowers (48 male, 48 female) from 23 nations including 12