Author Archives: atomictv

Bromo Seltzer Tower

Posted on April 24, 2012 by atomictv

(birdstendtofly.tumblr.com via fyeahmaryland.tumblr.com.)

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The Baltimore Pure Rye Distilling Co. — Dundalk, Maryland

Posted on April 24, 2012 by atomictv

(By Linda and John Lipman, American Whiskey) IN THE 1930’s, shortly after the 18th amendment was repealed, two distilleries were built in the countryside east of Baltimore. The area is known as Dundalk. The topsy-turvy shuffling of market positions that … Continue reading →

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Plug Uglies: The Gang with Their Own City

Posted on April 24, 2012 by atomictv

By Nick Dupree (Yesteeyear.com, 4/11/2012) “…The Plug Uglies grew and grew to be the most powerful and feared club of nativist thugs in history, the term “plug ugly” itself becoming genericized to mean any such stovepipe hat-wearing street tough. While … Continue reading →

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George Zimmerman is a Steelers Fan

Posted on April 24, 2012 by atomictv

The Orlando Sentinel reports, “The 28-year-old walked out of the jail wearing a brown Pittsburgh Steelers jacket and carrying a brown paper bag. He quickly got into the back seat of a white BMW and was driven away. He did … Continue reading →

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