Defending Liquor with Machine Guns: The Byron’s Warehouse Story in Oklahoma

Established by Byron Gambulos, Byron’s Liquor Warehouse stands as one of Oklahoma’s largest liquor outlets. This Oklahoma City landmark came into existence in 1959, soon after the state’s legalization of alcohol. The infancy of the legal alcohol era in Oklahoma was marked by chaos and confusion. “The system was haphazard. Both wholesalers and retailers seemed… Read More »

The Fedora’s Feminist Origins: From Women’s Rights Symbol to Fashion Statement

The fedora, often associated with mobsters, originally held significance as a representation of the Women’s Rights Movement. Initially, the fedora was designed as a hat for women and gained popularity through the influential actress Sarah Bernhardt, who was known for her cross-dressing roles. Making its debut in 1882 as women’s headwear, the fedora quickly became… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13371 – The Victorian Language of Flowers

The Victorians communicated romantic feelings by choosing the right flower. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13371 – The Victorian Language of Flowers appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #832

From 1976 to 1989 an unknown taping noise was audible worldwide on commercial and civilian communications (tv broadcast, commercial aviation, SW radio). The source was the Duga radar “The Russian Woodpecker” a huge over-the-horizon radar used by the Soviets as a missile detection system. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #832 first appeared on… Read More »