Tag: History
7 whiskey facts that nobody will tell you
Whiskey around the globe is one of the best alcoholic drinks. The taste is usually sensational, and the resultant feeling is unquestionably the best....
Pretoria: 20 Facts You Didn’t Know
I've lived in Pretoria (aka "Jacaranda City", aka "Snor City", aka "The 012", aka "P-town") since 1996. I was away for about a year...
41 Interesting Comrades Marathon Facts you may not have known
The Comrades Marathon is happening today and if you're wondering how it started and if you're curious to find out more about this South...
The Year That Was 1990
1990 was a very interesting year. I was only 13 years old at that stage in my life, but I still remember a lot...
First Phototastic Thursday for 2014
From this point forward, this day of the week will be known as Phototastic Thursday on Running Wolf's Rant. In this brand new section in...
45 Things That Were Seen “Only at Oppikoppi”
Feeling amped for Oppikoppi 2013 Bewilderbeast, my good friend @phoenixmuso and I asked people "What have you seen at Oppikoppi that you haven't seen...
The Royal Baby Announcement: Why do we care?
So if you don’t know about it yet, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge & wife to Prince William’s baby is on the way. People...
10 Beer Facts & Global Statistics (Infographic)
This post contains an infographic showcasing some Global Beer statistics. Being a beer drinker I find this fascinating, but before I get into that,...
6 Interesting facts about Britain
Love them or hate them, the Brits have had a huge impact on society today. Technically Britain (or the United Kingdom) has been a...
27 Insane Inventions from the past
There have been some really funny and weird inventions over the centuries. I was browsing the internet and I found this photo featuring 27...
10 Facts: South Africa at the Olympic Games
The 2012 London Olympics started officially on the 27th of July 2012. The games will end on the 12th of August. It's the 30th...
20 Facts: The Year 1980
Yes folks, It's time to get the Nostalgia and History vibes flowing again. I would like start this post of by including a quote...
10 Facts: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in 1986
The Chernobyl Disaster happened 25 years ago today (on the 26th of April 1986) in the Ukraine (which was then part of the Soviet...
10 Facts: Guy Fawkes
Today is the 5th of November and it's globally known as Guy Fawkes day. Many people shoot of their fireworks (scaring half of the...
