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Table Mountain, South Africa, is rarely without a tablecloth of cloud which is said to have been created when Dutch settler Van Hunks had a smoking contest with the Devil
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1690 Cloud Contest Created Devil Drugs Pipes Rarely Settler Tobacco
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1. Title: "The Legendary Smoking Contest at Table Mountain, South Africa: A Historical Tale of Van Hunks and the Devil Table Mountain in South Africa, a natural wonder and a symbol of Cape Town, is renowned for its distinctive cloud cover, often referred to as the "tablecloth." According to local legend, this unique weather phenomenon was created during an intriguing smoking contest between a Dutch settler named Van Hunks and the Devil in the late 17th century. The story goes back to circa 1690 when Van Hunks, a mischievous and daring settler, challenged the Devil to a smoking contest on the windswept slopes of Table Mountain. The Devil, known for his cunning and deceit, accepted the challenge, and the two competitors began puffing on their long tobacco pipes, each trying to outlast the other. As the contest intensified, the Devil, in a fit of anger and frustration, blew a mighty puff of smoke into the sky. In response, Van Hunks, determined not to lose, matched the Devil's puff with one of his own. Their powerful smoke clouds collided, creating a thick, persistent fog that blanketed the mountain, forming the now famous "tablecloth." The legend of the smoking contest between Van Hunks and the Devil has been passed down through generations, becoming an integral part of South African folklore. While the historical accuracy of this tale remains debated, it continues to captivate the imagination of locals and tourists alike, adding an intriguing layer of history to the breathtaking beauty of Table Mountain. This photograph, taken in the early 20th century, captures the majestic Table Mountain shrouded in its cloud cover, reminding us of the captivating tale of Van Hunks and the Devil's smoking contest.
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