The real-life Peaky Blinders, 1910
The Peaky Blinders, an infamous street gang that operated in Birmingham, England, between the 1890s and 1920s, consisted of men from lower social classes who climbed the ranks of the gang hierarchy through fighting, gambling, evading the law, and committing murders. They specialized in robbery, violence, racketeering, murder, and controlling gambling activities. The gang's membership fluctuated around 50,000 individuals, with alliances changing based on their relationships with the Peaky Blinders. Shockingly, some members were as young as 12 years old.
The gang earned their name, "Peaky Blinders," through two possible origins. They were known for wearing flat peak caps, which they would modify by sewing razor blades into the front, turning them into concealed weapons. This dangerous headwear allowed them to blind their enemies by headbutting them in the eyes or slashing their foreheads when removing the cap, causing blood to impair their vision. Another explanation for their name stems from their method of robbing people. The Peaky Blinders would approach their victims from behind, pulling down their hats over their faces to obstruct their view while stealing from them.
In recent times, the Peaky Blinders have gained widespread popularity through a highly successful television show that shares the same name.
Regarding the picture, the individuals depicted are:
- Harry Fowles
- Ernest Bayles
- Stephen McNickle
- James Gilbert
JJ Redick got heated on First Take this morning
“WHY ARE WE TRYING TO LAY DOWN THE HAMMER ON A 23-YEAR-OLD WHO DIDN’T BREAK A LAW? EXPLAIN THAT TO ME !”
(h/t @awfulannouncing )
Joe Biden visited Ukraine before the war zone of East Palestine, Ohio just and hour from DC.
You will never seen a more intentionally insulting move by a US President.
This cannot be understated.
Cravenly cruel.
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Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking children. A judge refuses to release the list of who she sold them to. Up until the list is released, we have only one conclusion: all of them are on it. Every last damned billionaire, prince and politician. Have a nice day.
Tricia Cullop fully believes her team deserves a spot in the NCAA Tournament. They went 26-5. They went 19-1 in the MAC (something that's never been done before) -- here is the pitch to the selection committee: