Running the Sahara

Yes, they were technically insane.

Posted By: Paul - Thu Mar 31, 2011 - Comments (2)
Category: Body, Sports, World Records, Africa, Brain Damage

Booda Ode

This is a Nigerian movie in four parts on YouTube. The description reads:

"Boda Ode (Stupid Brother) is a very funny Yoruba-Dance Nigerian comedy... (English Subtitles). The guy is trying to get a girl, but has no luck. He then goes to the juju priest to try and charm the girl to love him lol. Very funny movie!!"

After watching the first part here, you might agree with my opinion: the Farrelly Brothers have nothing to fear!

Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 08, 2010 - Comments (5)
Category: Humor, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Movies, Africa

Your New Pet

Creepy Crawlies:
How To Care For Giant African Millipedes

Posted By: Paul - Fri Sep 10, 2010 - Comments (3)
Category: Insects and Spiders, Africa, Mental Health and Insanity

Gay News Today

Was Jesus Gay? Elton John seems to think so. He stated as much in a recent Parade magazine interview. Of course the mere idea struck terror into the hearts of all homophobic Christians and those who choose to interpret the bible as saying "discriminate openly" rather than "love thy fellow man".

And what about those silly gay people who want to serve in the military? Surprisingly, a recent CBS News poll asking about Obama's wish to repeal the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, finds that a majority of the public support allowing openly gay men and women to serve. But what's even more surprising is that the same poll doesn't want homosexuals to serve. I suppose the poll was worded badly. Or maybe the people who answered that poll still think gay means 'having or showing a merry, lively mood'. In that case, who wouldn't want a bunch of merry old souls in the military?



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Posted By: Nethie - Fri Feb 19, 2010 - Comments (11)
Category: Body, Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Crime, Domestic, Government, Law, Politics, Religion, Sexuality, Africa, Europe

She Demons

Posted By: Paul - Sun Jan 24, 2010 - Comments (6)
Category: Stereotypes and Cliches, Superstition, 1950s, Women, Dance, Africa

The Great Wall of Africa?

Problem: Desertification (when viable land is encroached upon by desert) threatens the lives of millions of people in Africa. Solution: Build a wall to keep the desert from spreading. According to architect Magnus Larson, it is not as difficult as you might imagine. Take sand dunes at the edge of the desert, combine them with a mixture of water and bacteria, let dry and you've got an instant sandstone wall! Read all about it at BBC news.

Posted By: fyshstyxx - Tue Jul 28, 2009 - Comments (5)
Category: Architecture, Disasters, Science, Africa

The Past Is Another Country #1

From The Saturday Evening Post for April 13 1963.

I'm guessing by the signature that this is the work of Ronald Michaud.

Posted By: Paul - Tue Jun 09, 2009 - Comments (0)
Category: Cannibalism, Food, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1960s, Africa

Voodoo in Benin

Nearly twenty-five years ago, I wrote a novel titled CIPHERS, which featured scenes of voodoo in Benin. Long before YouTube was even a concept, I had to do all my research in books. I would have killed to see this video.

Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 08, 2009 - Comments (0)
Category: Music, Religion, Books, Dance, Africa

Drunk Drivers Can Hit Anything, And Will

Imagine the Sahara desert. A vast, arid sandbox with limited plant life. And the Tenere is a region of the southern Sahara with an extremely hot and dry climate and even more limited plant life. But up until 1973, there was a lonely acacia tree known as the Tree of Ténéré (L’Arbre du Ténéré). Being so isolated, the tree became a landmark on caravan routes and earned a place on most maps of the area. It stood for decades as a beacon for weary travelers, until a drunk driver knocked it down. Yup, the only tree in the entire region and the drunk managed to hit it. In remembrance to what was once considered to be the most isolated tree on Earth, a metal pole was put in its place. You'll need a translator for The Story but the pictures are fairly self-explanatory.

Posted By: Nethie - Mon May 18, 2009 - Comments (3)
Category: History, Nature, 1970s, Africa, Alcohol

African Pygmy Thrills

Posted By: Paul - Fri May 01, 2009 - Comments (1)
Category: Ethnic Groupings, Movies, Documentaries, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1930s, Africa