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Women used to dominate the beer industry…

Women used to dominate the beer industry but were forced out during the reformation as men spread rumors about them using witchcraft. Many brewed in secret in the woods after laws were passed prohibiting them from brewing. Much of the iconography of witches comes from this period. Source

To help reduce the high male to female…

To help reduce the high male to female ratio (5:1) in a small Australian mining town (Mount Isa), the mayor put out a call to lonely “beauty-disadvantaged women” to move to Mount Isa for a chance to find love. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13056 – Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin

The first female member of the House was elected before all women could vote. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13056 – Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Eleanor Roosevelt held her own…

Eleanor Roosevelt held her own press conferences where only female journalists were allowed. This ensured they kept their jobs during Depression-era layoffs, earning a steady income & professional status. The post Eleanor Roosevelt held her own… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

As far back as 1872, despite…

As far back as 1872, despite practically no women being allowed to vote, Victoria Woodhull of the Equal Rights Party became the first woman nominated for a US Presidential election. Frederick Douglass, a black abolitionist, was even chosen as her running mate. The post As far back as 1872, despite… appeared first on Crazy Facts.… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12739 – The Dreams of Men

Our dream characters are more often men than women. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12739 – The Dreams of Men appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

12 Eye-Opening Facts About the…

12 Eye-Opening Facts About the Beauty IndustrySource

WTF Fun Fact 12559 – The Roman Gladiatrix

Did women really fight in the Roman gladiatorial arena? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12559 – The Roman Gladiatrix appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12424 – Marilyn Monroe’s Drone Skills

Marilyn Monroe worked in a drone factory as a teenager. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12424 – Marilyn Monroe’s Drone Skills appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12416 – The Dodge La Femme

In the 1950s, car companies created pink cars for women. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12416 – The Dodge La Femme appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12414 – Betty Robinson Wins Again

Betty “Babe” Robinson came back from the dead to win Olympic gold. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12414 – Betty Robinson Wins Again appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source