A Mickey Finn is an alcoholic drink spiked with drugs to incapacitate the drinker, often used for robbery or rape. The term dates back to a Chicago bartender in the early 1900s, and while some use it as a practical joke, it can cause serious harm. A Mickey Finn is an alcoholic beverage that has […]
Mickey Mouse boots were first issued to American soldiers during the Korean War to protect against water and extreme cold. They were an improvement over earlier World War II “shoepac” boots and are still worn by the military and outdoor adventurers today. First issued to American soldiers during the Korean War, Mickey Mouse boots are […]
Mickey Mouse, created by Walt Disney, first appeared in the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie, the first cartoon with synchronized sound. Since then, Mickey has become a cultural icon, appearing in hundreds of cartoons and merchandise. Disney lost the rights to his previous character Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, leading to the creation of Mickey. The […]
Walt Disney was the original voice of Mickey Mouse until smoking affected his voice. Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor later became the voices of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and were married until Allwine’s death in 2009. Mickey first spoke in 1929 and Minnie was introduced in 1928. Mickey’s original voice actor was Walt Disney himself […]
