Sunday 12 January Zanzibar Revolution Day in Tanzania
Zanzibar is a series of islands off the east coast of Africa and a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. On December 10th 1963, the islands' status…
How to keep the passive-aggression alive in your marriage
AS a new year begins, it’s easy for couples to take each other for granted and neglect the incessant sniping that keeps loathing alive. Here’s…
Saturday 11 January Proclamation of Independence in Morocco
Since the mid-seventeenth century, Morocco has been ruled by the Alaouite dynasty. In the late nineteenth century, the influence of European powers such as France,…
Five reasons nobody except knobheads make telephone calls anymore
TELEPHONE calls are rarely made by anyone except annoying twerps these days, and for good reason. Here’s why. Messaging exists Why phone someone when you…
Friday 10 January Majority Rule Day in Bahamas
The Bahamas became a British Crown colony in 1718 as a result of the British trying to suppress piracy in the region. Following the American…
Thursday 9 January Martyr’s Day in Panama
Panama came under Spanish control with the arrival of settlers in the 16th century. In 1821, Panama effectively became independent from Spain as the region…
Seven unpleasant truths you’ll have to confront in Dry January
DRY January lasts just one month, but the things you learn while not drinking will stay with you forever. Prepare yourself for these grim truths…
Wednesday 8 January Orthodox Christmas around the world
The Julian calendar had been established by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. Because it was the Catholic pope who ruled on the adoption of the…
Tuesday 7 January Constitution Day in Ghana
The 1992 Constitution came into force for the Fourth Republic of Ghana, on January 7th 1993, following its overwhelming approval in a referendum held on…
Monday 6 January Iraqi Army Day in Iraq
Did you know that 21 countries in the world have no army? That means there are about 175 national armies, but only 16 countries have…
Mum forcing family to watch old, shit film
A MOTHER is selfishly forcing her entire family to watch a film that was made before 1990 and is therefore a slow, cheap, boring torture.…
Sunday 5 January National Bird Day
National Bird Day has been celebrated for over a decade now. It was set up to fall on January 5th to coincide with the annual Christmas Bird Count. This…
Saturday 4 January Day of the Martyrs in DR Congo
It is a day that remembers the victims of the violence from human rights violations as well as those who were fighting for justice. In…
Twat colleague comes to pub
OFFICE workers heading out to get pissed after finishing for Christmas are distraught that a tedious prick of a colleague has decided to join them.…
A MAN has countered allegations of hair loss by asserting that it only seems that way because his brow is growing by the day
Apparent changes in the hairline of 38-year-old Shane, not his real name or age, were spotted by his husband Ron, not his real name, who…
Friday 3 January New Year’s Holiday (bridge day) in Russia
Some countries may also have January 2nd as an additional New Year holiday. Countries that still use the Julian Calendar observe New Year's Day on…
Thursday 2 January Carnival Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis
If you had the time. money and energy, you could probably while away a fun year by chasing the carnivals across the Caribbean. All of…
Man in hotel missing underlying passive-aggressive tone of an Airbnb stay
A MAN staying in a regular hotel is longing for the underlying hostility of booking a night in an Airbnb, it has emerged. Julian, not…
Wednesday 1 January Triumph of the Revolution in Cuba
In March 1952, Fulgencio Batista had led a military coup in Cuba, installing himself as president, supported financially and militarily by the United States of…
Tuesday 31 December Restoration Day in Geneva
In April 1798, French revolutionary troops annexed Geneva. French control and occupation lasted over 15 years until the defeat of France in the Napoleonic Wars.…