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History
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This Adolf Hitler Statue Used For Selfies Is Probably A Bad Idea
13 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A fibreglass statue of Adolf Hitler had to be removed from a museum after a series of selfies were shared on social media. This is a very bad look.
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They Reckon They Might Have Found Atlantis [Video]
06 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Scientists have stumbled upon an ancient city located right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and everybody wants to know if it’s Atlantis.
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A Brief History Of The Internet And Download Speeds In SA
27 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Back in 1988 the first email was sent from our shores, and since then, our Internet access has only become better and better. Let’s cast our minds back.
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Newly Declassified JFK Assassination Files Reveal The CIA Knew About Lee Harvey Oswald
27 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The assassination of John F Kennedy has long been shrouded in mystery, but with the release of new files more clues have been uncovered to fuel the conspiratorial fires.
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Incredible Original Colour Photos From World War II
24 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You might be shocked to learn that there was actually colour film back in World War II times, and some of the snaps are both beautiful and poignant.
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And The Award For Worst Halloween Costume Of 2017 Goes To…
17 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While Halloween is all about having fun, every now and then someone takes it too far. We have a feeling this costume is going to take some beating.
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South Africans Can Learn A Lot From John Oliver’s Take On Confederate Statues [Video]
09 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We have gone through our own ‘tear down the statue’ debate, and now America is going through theirs. Turns out there are many similarities.
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Who Betrayed Anne Frank? An Ex-FBI Agent And His Team Hope To Find Out
04 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Anne Frank and her family were arrested by German Nazis, and her father was convinced someone had betrayed them. A former FBI agent is on a mission to settle it once and for all.
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It Seems Leonardo Made A Little Nude Sketch Of Mona Lisa
29 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
While the Mona Lisa might be one of the world’s most recognisable and valuable works of art, a nude sketch of the woman is making waves at the Louvre.
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Another Beautiful South African Ad To Loosen Up Those Tear Ducts [Video]
12 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It all begins on a farm out in the Karoo, and takes you on a trip that highlights friendship, support and a whole lot of South African nostalgia.
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German Expat Isn’t Very Impressed With Tamboerskloof’s ‘Nazi’ School Street Sign
11 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Used to indicate the location of private schools in South Africa, one German expat got a Nazi surprise when she saw the symbol in Tamboerskloof.
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Massive Backlash After Sea Point Bar Found Flying Old South African Flag
28 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A group of friends were shocked to see the old South African flag flying in a bar in Sea Point, and when tensions boiled over the police made three arrests.
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Aerial Photos Show How Pretoria Has Changed Over The Past 70 Years
23 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Things might not change quite as rapidly in Pretoria as they do down south, but over the past 70 years much of the city has moved with the times.
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A Quick Look At Other Incidents Of Cannibalism In South Africa
23 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Cannibalism still occurs every now and then, and there are a few incidents that have happened in South Africa’s recent past. Let’s have a quick look.
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American Clothing Company Tries To Reclaim The Swastika With Predictable Results
08 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As a result of a certain Adolf Hitler the swastika is forever tainted, but that’s not what one clothing company thought when they tried a little rebranding.
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Massive New Jack The Ripper Clue Unveiled
07 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The story of Jack the Ripper is one of history’s great unsolved mysteries, and over the years many theories have come and gone. According to experts, this is a big break.
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The Reason We Say ‘Going Dutch’ When We Share The Bill In A Restaurant
27 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve ever eaten out and had someone talk about ‘going Dutch’, you’ll know that means splitting the bill. So how did this name come about?
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Watch Eminem And Dr. Dre Talk About The Making Of Slim Shady [Video]
12 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
“Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?” The first track created as the result of a partnership between Dr. Dre and Eminem, this old video footage is epic.
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This Is How You Make The Perfect Bloody Mary [Video]
07 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you have been struggling to enjoy the classic Bloody Mary cocktail, that’s probably because you haven’t been making it right. Enjoy.
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Our Top Five Real World Underground Lairs
07 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What would you do with an abandoned underground space? Turn it into something that everyone can enjoy, like these gems from around the globe.
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This Picture Of Amelia Earhart Suggests She Never Crashed And Was Captured By The Japanese [Video]
06 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a theory that suggests Amelia Earhart was captured by the Japanese, and this photograph might just help prove it. What do you think?
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Our Favourite Cape Town Historical ‘Secrets’ Worth Exploring This Weekend
30 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Mother City is filled with historical secrets, from lonely trees to tragic romance stories. Maybe you’ll find something to inspire a mission this weekend.
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Find Out What Song Was The Biggest Hit The Year You Were Born
23 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Time for you to show your age, friends. It’s Friday, so let’s take a stroll down memory lane and generally avoid doing anything productive.
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We Spoke To The Founder Of One Of SA’s Most Woke Fashion Brands
19 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We sat down with the man whose socially conscious fashion store has been around for nearly two decades, in order to find out exactly what Youth Day means to him.
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This Is What Italians Think Of The Way We Consume Coffee
30 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Ever wondered just what the Italians think of American-styled coffee? Quartz gives us a little historical background to help us understand the whole thing.
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Britain’s Famed (And Missing) Lord Lucan Used To Beat His Wife With A Cane Before Sex
30 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The story of Lord Lucan and his disappearance has long been tabloid fodder, and now his ex-wife is speaking out in a new documentary about the man.
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#InternationalMuseumDay: Cape Town’s Finest Museums (And A Few You Won’t Know About)
18 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today just so happens to be International Museum Day, which means there are plenty of spots opening their doors for free. A few surprises, too.
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33 Years Ago A Human Baby Received A Baboon’s Heart In A Transplant
12 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We live in the age of enlightenment, and every day sees some or other remarkable medical advancements. Back in 1984, though, history was being made.
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#Coligny: The South African Town Stuck In An “Apartheid Time Warp”
08 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
Coligny is just one example of South Africa’s small towns that did not get the memo that the country entered into a democracy all those years ago.
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Ever Wondered About The Real Story Behind 420? TIME Spoke To The Originals
20 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
420 has increasingly gained popularity as a celebration of international pot culture, and here’s what the folks who started the pot-fest have to say about it.
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