Supposedly the word hijack originates from right here, in Oklahoma.
According to Roadside History of Oklahoma, by Francis and Roberta Fugate, prohibition-era Oklahoma is where the word hijack was coined. Here’s an excerpt:
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Hijackers Originated in Oklahoma
Invention & Technology Returns
Between 1985 and 2010 a magazine called Invention & Technology told the stories behind everyday inventions, ingenious solutions and historic achievements. The magazine was published quarterly (mostly).
Continue reading Invention & Technology Returns Vietnam: Lest We Forget
Last night we finally watched the tenth and final installment of the Ken Burns documentary, The Vietnam War. Seemed fitting it was Veterans Day.
