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The Jenglot - Diminutive Dog-Faced Demon
The Jenglot is a small humanoid vampire from Indonesia. It appears as a dried out husk, but comes alive when no one is watching.
Fraser du Toit
Jan 2, 20233 min read
The Cape Minstrel Carnival – South African New Year Festival
Kaapse Klopse, or the Cape Minstrel Carnival, is a festival held on 2 January. Minstrel clubs march in a grand parade and compete
Fraser du Toit
Dec 30, 20223 min read
Boxing Day - Not For Punching
Boxing Day is celebrated on 26 December. Most countries in the Commonwealth celebrate this holiday, but few people know where it originated.
Fraser du Toit
Dec 26, 20222 min read
'Twas the Night Before Christmas – Author Unknown
'Twas the Night Before Christmas was published anonymously in 1823. At the time it was called, A Visit From St. Nicholas. Who wrote it?
Fraser du Toit
Dec 23, 20226 min read
The Spontaneous Combustion of Matilda Rooney – Christmas Candle
Matilda Rooney was the victim of spontaneous human combustion on Christmas Eve, 1885. Only her feet and a pile of ash remained.
Fraser du Toit
Dec 19, 20223 min read
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