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The Great Ethiopian Run

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November 25th 2010
The Great Ethiopian Run Stupid is as stupid does. Consequently, I don’t run. Alcohol, fear, tear gas, or a frisbee may compel me to do so, but as a rule, running is moronic. For anyone running marathons to cope with mid-life, I would humbly recommend brushing up on your history. Nota Bene: Pheidippides collapsed and died. Please refer to first sentence. Given my animosity to running, I wa ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa

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Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more