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March 2018

March 12, 2018 in Weird History

Today I learned that WW2 spies used exploding camel shit to disable Nazi tanks in northern Africa.

Giving new meaning to "blowing shit up."

Mary Patten (1837-1861)

The First American Woman to Command a Ship

When her husband became deathly ill, this pregnant teen took the reins to become America's first female boat commander - all while fighting off a mutiny and keeping her husband alive.

March 7, 2018

Frida Kahlo And Other Historic Women Are Being Made Into Barbies

The lineup is more wide-ranging than expected -- but Kahlo's estate is not pleased.

March 6, 2018

United States Tennis Association to honor Althea Gibson with a statue

The tribute to the first black athlete to compete in international tennis has been a longtime goal of "Battle of the Sexes" star Billie Jean King.

March 5, 2018

“Suffragetto”: a Suffragettes vs. Police Board Game Rediscovered After 100 Years

The last known copy is on display in Oxford -- but you can print out your own copy from online materials!

March 2, 2018

The Dahomey Amazons get their own movie!

The inspiration for Black Panther's Dora Milaje get their own movie - starring Viola Davis and Lupita Nyong'o! Sadly, it's not about the story of Agontime, covered here.

March 1, 2018

Google Is Working on a Movie About Grace Hopper

Yay! Also: Google makes movies now?