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It’s not just dusty old books that lend us insights into the past. Photography can be an incredible tool when helping us understand the context of modern history, from fashion and style trends to the technological and architectural quirks of the time.
The ‘Lost in History’ Instagram page is a project that is dedicated to showcasing rare modern historical photos. We’ve collected some of the most impactful ones to share with you, Pandas. The odds are that these images will give you a fresh new perspective on our recent past. You’ll find them as you scroll down.
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#1
You're A 19 Year Old Kid. You Are Critically Wounded And Dying In The Jungle Somewhere In The Central Highlands Of Viet Nam . Its November 14, 1965 . Lz (Landing Zone) X-Ray. Your Unit Is Outnumbered 8-1 And The Enemy Fire Is So Intense From 100 Yards Away, That Your Co (Commanding Officer) Has Ordered The Medevac Helicopters To Stop Coming In. You're Lying There, Listening To The Enemy Machine Guns And You Know You're Not Getting Out. Your Family Is Half Way Around The World, 12,000 Miles Away, And You'll Never See Them Again. As The World Starts To Fade In And Out, You Know This Is The Day. Then - Over The Machine Gun Noise - You Faintly Hear That Sound Of A Helicopter. You Look Up To See A Huey Coming In. But.. It Doesn't Seem Real Because No Medevac Markings Are On It. Captain Ed Freeman Is Coming In For You. He's Not Medevac So It's Not His Job, But He Heard The Radio Call And Decided He's Flying His Huey Down Into The Machine Gun Fire Anyway. Even After The Medevacs Were Ordered Not To Come. He's Coming Anyway. And He Drops It In And Sits There In The Machine Gun Fire, As They Load 3 Of You At A Time On Board. Then He Flies You Up And Out Through The Gunfire To The Doctors And Nurses And Safety. And, He Kept Coming Back!! 13 More Times!! Until All The Wounded Were Out. No One Knew Until The Mission Was Over That The Captain Had Been Hit 4 Times In The Legs And Left Arm. He Took 29 Of You And Your Buddies Out That Day. Some Would Not Have Made It Without The Captain And His Huey. Medal Of Honor Recipient, Captain Ed Freeman, United States Army, Died At The Age Of 80, In Boise, Idaho. I Bet You Didn't Hear About This Hero's Passing, Medal Of Honor Winner Captain Ed Freeman
Rae Black 2 years ago
We need more stories like this about people instead of celebrity gossip and drama.
MadameMalfoy 2 years ago
yeah it’s a beautiful story but why the capitals 😫
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S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
This story should have been placed in every newspaper in the U.S. The bravery and courage and compassion of this man should have been known by everyone. GOD Bless you sir, take your place in heaven with the angels that you deserve to be among!
Tamra 2 years ago
And was needlessly extended by Nixon so he could campaign off it. I f*****g hate politicians.
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Dave Parker 2 years ago
Trump would say, "why would Captain Freeman do that? What could possibly be in it for him?"
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
For real! Those of us from the "Vietnam Conflict" take a dim view of his insulting drivel!
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#2
A Victorian Couple Trying Not To Laugh While Getting Their Portraits Done, 1890s
WindySwede 2 years ago
The photographer: "One day this picture will be publicly available to the whole world for them to see your pretty smiles"
Julia Ford 2 years ago
And they are like, “riiiiight, sent around the world to everyone with a magic portal.” That’s what they are laughing about.
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I will always love these series of photographs. I think we have this notion that Victorians were stern and grim, however, photographs like this breathe life into these people.
Jane No Dough 2 years ago
Love this even though it doesn't fit in 20th century post. Most early photos are of unsmiling, grim looking folks.
gmf 2 years ago
In part because originally it took so long to expose a picture. Holding a genuine smile for 5 minutes is hard. Holding a forced grin looks weird. Holding a grim, unsmiling expression is easy - RBF, Victorian style. These photos must have been taken at a time when the exposure took only a second or two, otherwise you'd just have had a blur when they lost composure
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The Curator 2 years ago
Ah, what a delightful glimpse into the past you've provided, capturing the essence of a bygone era. The stiff formality of Victorian society juxtaposed with the charming mirth of this couple is a testament to the enduring human spirit. In those moments immortalized in sepia tones, we witness the universal joy of shared laughter, transcending the constraints of time and circumstance. How splendid it is to imagine this couple, in their ornate attire, suppressing laughter as they sat for their portraits, creating a timeless memory that continues to bring smiles even today.
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
I have a photograph of my maternal great-parents in which both are convulsed with laughter. It was probably taken in the late 1800s, and my great-grandmother is wearing a perfectly enormous hat. It makes me smile every time I look at it.
#3
In 1922, A Group Of Scientists Went To The Toronto General Hospital Where Diabetic Children Were Kept In Wards, Often 50 Or More At A Time. Most Of Them Were Comatose And Dying From Diabetic Keto-Acidosis. Others Were Being Treated By Being Placed On An Extremely Strict Diet, Which Inevitably LED To Starvation. These Children Were Essentially In Their Death Beds, Awaiting What Was At That Time, Certain Death. The Scientists Moved Swiftly And Proceeded To Inject The Children With A New Purified Extract Of Insulin. As They Began To Inject The Last Comatose Child, The First One To Be Injected Began To Wake Up. Then One By One, All The Children Awoke From Their Diabetic Comas. A Room That Was Full Of Death And Gloom, Suddenly Became A Place Of Joy And Hope. In The Early 1920s, Frederick Banting And Charles Best Discovered Insulin Under John Macleod At The University Of Toronto. With The Help Of James Collip, Insulin Was Purified, Making It Available To Successfully Treat Diabetes. Both Banting And Macleod Earned Nobel Prizes For Their Work In 1923. In The Same Year, Banting, Collip, And Best Decided To Sell The Insulin Patent To The University Of Toronto For $1. Banting Famously Went On To Say, “Insulin Does Not Belong To Me, It Belongs To The World.”
🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬 2 years ago
The commercialisation of this essential drug today is so, so sad.
Paul Morris 2 years ago
The commercialization of this essential drug in the USA is not sad it's criminal!
Cooter McCoughlin 2 years ago
Can't things be sad and criminal at the same time?
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Why is the first letter of every word capitalized on these descriptions?!
Saint Thomas 2 years ago
I don't know, but it bothers me as well... becomes very difficult to read fluidly...
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BitchinintheBurgh' 2 years ago
Insulin should still belong to the world. These men would be heartbroken to see what a travesty it has become.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
The commercialisation of essentials drugs like insulin in the U.S. makes me sick. The U.S. really seems to not care about its people...
P.A. Yearsley 2 years ago
Bro in America it belongs to our corporate overlords. Funny fact is most jobs don't actually pay enough to afford what we charge for insulin so it's really common for your diabetic coworkers to die due to not being able to afford the rx.
Gabby Simmons 2 years ago
This story is not true. https://sciencehistory.org/education/scientific-biographies/frederick-banting-charles-best-james-collip-and-john-macleod/
At the time of writing, the ‘Lost in History’ social media project had 60.6k followers on its Instagram page. According to the founder of the page, the account focuses on sharing “the wonderful” fashion, makeup, people, and culture of the 20th century.
And it has been doing so since June 2016, when it was founded. However, the project also sometimes also features interesting photos from the 19th and 21st centuries as well.
#4
During Military Training In Ww2, Gilbert Bradley Was In Love And Exchanged Hundreds Of Letters With His Sweetheart Who Would Only Sign The Letters With The Initial "G". 70 Years Later, When The Letters Were Transcribed, It Was Discovered That G Actually Stood For Gordon. Gilbert Had Been In Love With A Man. They Had To Keep Their Relationship A Secret Because Homosexuality Was Illegal At The Time And A Soldier Could Get Even Get Shot For Engaging In Homosexual Behavior. In One Of Their Letters Contained The Lines: "Wouldn't It Be Wonderful If All Our Letters Could Be Published In The Future In A More Enlightened Time. Then All The World Could See How In Love We Are."
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
This is heartachingly sad. Sadly, there are still hate-filled people in this day and age who want to deny LTGBTQIA+ people their rights.
Rinso the Red 2 years ago
Please stop the first cap for each word. Makes it harder to read (for me), not easier
Rosemary Booth 2 years ago
I think the Bored Panda app adds the capital letters automatically. If you look through the site, you'll see that all of the first letters of each word in the large bold-font titles are always capitalized. BP's style code seems to have mistakenly used the capital case in the text area as well as title area on this page, which means some web developer forgot to close a style tag somewhere. Lol!
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The Curator 2 years ago
Ah, the poignant and clandestine love story of Gilbert and Gordon, concealed within the pages of history, serves as a testament to the enduring power of love amidst the shadows of adversity. Their letters, exchanged in a time when the world was far less tolerant, embody the courage and resilience required to love freely. The heartfelt longing expressed in the line, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all our letters could be published in the future in a more enlightened time. Then all the world could see how in love we are,” reflects the desire for a world where love could be celebrated openly and without fear.
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
Love is for everyone, I am so happy that times are changing for the better
Steph 2 years ago
I wish they were. But are they really? In some places yes… but it seems „good times“ just shift location/country. Just look what the situation for women was like 70 years ago in Persia (Iran), compared to now. And marriages between French and German (very common in Alsace-Lorraine) were a sure reason to be discriminated during WWs. Now it’s not worth to be mentioned, as these countries are united within Europe. But what about long time AND fresh marriages between Ukrainians and Russians? Which is also very common. They are, all of a sudden, being discriminated by own family members. I don’t think this issues are changing for the better. They just shift, come in waves of „good/better“ and „bad/worse“. Sadly. 😢 I was born into a very diverse, big family spread around all continents - my siblings, most of my cousins and I have dual nationality. The thought our politicians would start a war, where we would have to choose on what side of the country we stand, would kill our soul and heart.
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Oskar vanZandt 2 years ago (edited)
I hope Gilbert and Gordon had long, loving and fulfilling lives...
#5
Married Couple Mildred And Richard Loving Answer Questions At A Press Conference The Day After The Us Supreme Court Ruled In Their Favor In Loving V. Virginia. June 13, 1967
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Sued the state of Virginia in the US Supreme Court and won, overturning the laws that had made interracial marriage illegal. In doing so, all such laws in every state in the Union were also overturned.
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Let's hope they don't make a Dobbs decision on this precedent setting decision too!
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Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
Do you really realize how many people would not be on this earth if it weren’t for interracial marriage? I have a mixed race child, and he is the most beautiful thing in the whole world.
The Scout 2 years ago (edited)
Unfortunately this might come under attack again... Following the last SCOTUS decisions, "conservatives" are targeting thins one, too: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/54-years-after-loving-is-interracial-marriage-a-scotus-issue-again
TMoxraaaar 2 years ago
Just because Clarence Thomas gets sick of his wife...
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Speedgoat 2 years ago
But we were learning and changing, weren't we? And still are. It's taking time, but we'll get to your advanced state of enlightenment.
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On June 29, 1975, a drunk driver struck the Lovings' car in Caroline County, Virginia. Richard was killed in the crash, at age 41. Mildred lost her right eye. She passed due to pneumonia in 2008.
Louby Of Morrowind 2 years ago
I think their surnames are very fitting. Their faces look pained though, like they are tired of all the c**p they are getting. I don't understand racism. It's totally backward to me.
Moonchild Creations 2 years ago
As a child I loved seeing interracial couples. I'm 57 and hate that it's still an issue, I taught my nephew and niece that there is nothing wrong with interracial relationships.
#6
Members Of The Owls, A Black Women’s Softball Team In The 1930s
The Curator 2 years ago
A glimpse into the remarkable resilience and camaraderie of the Owls, a black women's softball team from the 1930s. These women defied the racial and gender norms of their era, coming together to showcase their talents and passion for the sport. Their legacy continues to inspire, a testament to the strength and unity that can be found in the face of adversity.
Brian Droste 2 years ago
I wonder how they did and if this would make a good idea for a movie.
The images that are shared on the account are a gorgeous mix of black-and-white snaps and color photography. Through them, the curator of the page doesn’t just document what life was like back then. They also show how photography advanced and changed as an art form during the past century.
#7
Us Athlete Jesse Owens Salutes During The Presentation Of His Gold Medal For The Long Jump After Defeating Nazi Germany’s Lutz Long During The 1936 Summer Olympics In Berlin
Happy_Pandalover 2 years ago
Almost everyone forgot what Japan was like back then.
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Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
Jesse Owens and Luz Long became firm friends, and corresponded for years. Long was wounded in Sicily in WW2, and died in hospital there. In his last letter to Owens In his last letter, he asked Owens to contact his son Karl. “I want you to tell him how things were in other times, when war didn’t separate us; I mean, to know how different things can be between men,” he concluded. And not only did Owens comply with the request, but he co-starred with the son of his rival-friend in the beautiful documentary Jesse Owens returns to Berlin.
afia kooma 2 years ago
Jesse Owens once said that nazi-germany and hitler had paid him more respekt than his own country, who refused to even recognice him when he came back to the states
Agamemnon O'Neill 2 years ago
Then he came back home and he was valued and respected by his countrymen, as were all his fellow Black Americans, and together they lived happily ever after. The end.
Julie Hopkins 2 years ago
Read up on Luz Long, people. https://www.infobae.com/aroundtherings/articles/2023/06/20/jesse-owens-luz-long-and-the-legacy-of-an-indelible-friendship/
The Curator 2 years ago
Ah, the iconic moment in history when Jesse Owens, the US athlete, saluted during the presentation of his gold medal for the long jump at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Owens' triumph not only showcased his remarkable athletic prowess but also stood as a powerful symbol of defiance against the backdrop of Nazi Germany's regime. His victory challenged racial prejudices and transcended borders, illustrating that true champions rise above the constraints of politics and bigotry to inspire the world with their talent and courage.
Walter Brameld 2 years ago
It's too bad that that salute on the right became known as the Nazi salute. Before that era, it was just a generic salute. Even Americans used it during the pledge of allegiance.
#8
Cats That Sailed On Ships Until The Mid-20th Century To Catch Rodents Had Passports Signed With Their Paw Prints
The Curator 2 years ago
The practice of cats sailing on ships to control rodent populations is a fascinating historical tidbit. Cats, valued for their role in keeping ships' holds free of rats and mice, were often considered part of the crew. While the notion of cats having passports may be more whimsical than factual, it reflects the deep bond that existed between sailors and their feline companions. These feline shipmates were essential for maintaining the integrity of food stores and equipment during long sea voyages, earning their place in maritime history.
Kraede Epoch 2 years ago
8 months old, 15 inches tall and 11lbs weight. That's a healthy young kitty.
#9
"There's No Hogwarts Without You, Hagrid." Rest In Peace Robbie Coltrane, Thank You For Being Part Of Something So Special
DaisyGirl 2 years ago
And sadly those 3 young performers have all turned their backs on J K Rowling accusing her of being transphobic because she stands up for the protection of hard fought rights for women born as women (cisgender women)
Tiff Day 2 years ago
How is this lost to history? Its not even black and white. Theres hours of colour footage and every child has seen this.
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
I was just going to say this. Making it black and white does not confer antiquity.
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Diana Lucas 2 years ago
I don't think that's Robbie Coltrane in this picture. I think that's the scale body double instead. RIP Robbie Coltrane.
Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm 2 years ago
It doesn't look like it's not actually him
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holly smethurst 2 years ago
I remember climbing to the top of the stairs and peeping through the banister to watch cracker when I was a child. Loved that series
The Curator 2 years ago
Indeed, Robbie Coltrane's portrayal of Hagrid in the beloved Harry Potter series left an indelible mark on the hearts of fans worldwide. His talent and warmth brought the character to life in a way that will be cherished for generations to come. While the sentiment expressed is heartfelt, as of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Robbie Coltrane was still alive. Let us continue to celebrate his contribution to the magical world of Harry Potter, wishing him health and happiness in the years to come.
Recent advances in technology mean that many of us have a smartphone with a powerful camera sitting in our pockets. This has made photography a very approachable form of art, when compared to two centuries ago.
However, despite this, some photographers—professionals and amateurs alike—still choose to take pictures the ‘old-fashioned’ way, with film.
#10
Insane To Think Charles Darwin And Steve Irwin Both Owned The Same Turtoise
David A Paterson 2 years ago (edited)
Apparently not, but it was a close thing. Apparently London zoo didn't know which of three giant tortoises belonged to Darwin at the time that one was sent to Australia. PS, it was already an adult when Darwin picked it up.
Pauly Donahue 2 years ago
You don't own living things, you're responsible for them. Like small humans
Caitlin DePalma 2 years ago
I met a 150+ year old giant tortoise when I was a kid. Sadly, I don't remember where I was, who it was, or the circumstances but I remember the tortoise.
The Curator 2 years ago
It's a curious and remarkable connection, albeit one that doesn't quite align with historical timelines. Charles Darwin, the renowned naturalist, and Steve Irwin, the beloved wildlife enthusiast, lived in different eras. Darwin passed away in 1882, while Steve Irwin was born in 1962. It's highly unlikely that they owned the same tortoise. Nevertheless, both individuals made significant contributions to our understanding and appreciation of the natural world in their respective ways.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
Since these tortoises can live for well over 200 years it is absolutely feasible that both men could have "owned" the animal.
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A Little Boy Has A Surprise For His Girlfriend.. :)
WonderWoman 2 years ago
A little boy has a surprise for his friend. Let's stop with the romanticizing of children
PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago
Her joyous face. Eyes are lit up. Can hear the giggles. So sweet. Precious gentleman.
The Curator 2 years ago
Ah, the innocence and charm of young love! A little boy's surprise for his girlfriend surely fills the heart with warmth and anticipation. The simple gestures of affection and the element of surprise are the cornerstones of many beautiful love stories. May their hearts be filled with joy and their bond grow stronger with each passing day.
Bryn 2 years ago
Or the love of friendship. Someone doing something sweet doesn't mean they're dating.
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1938
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
“You know, with a slight tweak of our DNA, I’d be a leopard and you’d be a baboon.”
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I'm going to puke up a hairball in your shoe tonight, Phyllis, for waking me up from my cat-nap.
“Film cameras offer a more hands-on and in-depth approach,” professional photographer Dominic Sberna, from Ohio, shared his thoughts about old-school photography with Bored Panda during an interview earlier.
“Film cameras offer a more hands-on and in-depth approach,” he explained to us.
#13
Cheri, A Great Dane Puppy, In Deep Sleep Moments After Stealing 5 Lbs Of Ham Off The Kitchen Counter, 1953
The Curator 2 years ago
Ah, the whimsical tales of household antics captured in the stillness of history. In this charming moment, Cheri the Great Dane, a canine connoisseur of culinary escapades, finds herself in the throes of a deep slumber, undoubtedly dreaming of her ham heist. Such snapshots from the past remind us that mischievous antics and the innocent slumber of our beloved pets are timeless treasures, forever etched in our hearts.
Auntriarch 2 years ago
Hopefully not, but she's going to be uncomfortable at the very least
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Life Magazine, July 25, 1949
Xenon 2 years ago (edited)
Probably not, counter to survival instinct. But, they also likely didn't smell all that great to Mom.
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Mark Karol-Chik 2 years ago
Cats have been known to adopt abandoned skunk pups and raise them.
Louby Of Morrowind 2 years ago
I used to be part of the exotic animal scene years ago, we had reptiles. But we knew people with pets that were really uncommon, especially here in the UK. One day we were at a meeting where people bring pets to show and educate others. Someone bought in pet skunks, I was terrified about them expressing, but as they had been domesticated it was not an issue as they spray as a defence mechanism. Years before meeting these skunks an owner in the UK could get their scent glands removed but last thing I knew it had been made illegal.
Jane Alexander 2 years ago
My husband found a baby opossum, gave it to a woman who put kitten pee on it and her mama cat fed it. last I saw it was full grown and 'hanging out' in her living room.
#15
1953: Cairo Mary, A Bouncer At Shanghai Reds (5th And Beacon In San Pedro) Escorts A Customer To The Door
Rigor Moreno 2 years ago
I wouldn't mess with her! Look at those biceps, that's the size of my leg... :D
Xenon 2 years ago (edited)
I have to admit when a coworker ripped my badge off and threw it into the trash (bad joke, not maliciously) I grabbed him by the neck and back of the pants and stuck him into the large trash can head first. He retrieved my badge and never lived it down. And never did it again, needless to say. Edit: 5'6" and about 120 lbs. Leverage, baby!
"Sure, it [film photography] won't be used commercially, but artists will always find a way to keep a medium alive and I think that's great," Sberna said.
According to the expert, photographers should focus on what they genuinely want to do, when it comes to their work and how they share it with others, instead of bowing to social pressure.
#16
Sharpshooter, Annie Oakley Shooting Over Her Shoulder Using A Hand Mirror, 1899
Kira Okah 2 years ago
This is being greatly exaggerated by her bustle and bodice. Given how much she travelled and spent time outdoors , this is not tightlacing.
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Dorothy Stovall 2 years ago
All I can see is a super tight corset that looks so uncomfortable. Ugh!
Cooter McCoughlin 2 years ago
Modern version... https://youtube.com/shorts/yLYgt3eiFHQ?si=XyHfxzkfY8-O7N3P
#17
A Girl And Her Kitten, 1931
#18
Marilyn Monroe, 1939
SandraG_lak 2 years ago
True, but she had her name legally change to Marilyn Monroe. So, technically the title is correct.
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Marlena Jones 2 years ago
Norma Jeane Mortenson as a teenager, circa 1938. Just behind her is Ana Lower ('Aunt Ana'), a family friend with whom she lived for a while. She took the screen name Marilyn Monroe in 1946.
"Just do your thing. If you want to share your work, share your work. If not, keep it to yourself," he said that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. "I went to high school with a great photographer whose work I rarely saw. He didn't have any interest in sharing things on social media or online. At the end of the day, you need to do what you're comfortable with and what's best for you and your situation. If your goal is to show your work to a wider audience, over time you will get there by creating a following,” he urged photographers to do what’s right for them.
#19
Film Actress Fay Webb With Her Pet Goose, Which Is Wearing An Attractive Pair Of Glasses, 1925
DC 2 years ago
I helped out a friend who made a cartoon with a goose in it. I synced the goose. By using my bicycle (disc-) brakes, if I engage them just so slightly that I can still move the wheel, they make a very goosesque noise. We recorded that, copied and combined a few screeches to some minutes of frightening guard goose antics. I hope it's still around somewhere, it's been 10 years and said friend isn't among us living anymore.
#20
Carrie Fisher On Vacation In Europe, 1971
Somebodys grandmother 2 years ago
It is for dessertwine - like port or sherry...
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Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, embarked on a journey to Europe in 1971. Although she had yet to step into the galactic spotlight, this snapshot in time captures her youthful spirit and adventurous nature, foreshadowing the remarkable career that would unfold in the years to come. Her legacy continues to resonate with fans around the world, making her a timeless figure in the realm of cinema and pop culture.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 years ago
I think it's the foot of the glass that's causing that effect.
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The Picture Is More Than 80 Years Old And The Quality Grainy But The Scene Is Incredibly Significant In The History Of The British Monarchy. For This Is The First Moment Princess Elizabeth Met Her Future Husband. When King George Vi Visited Dartmouth College In 1939, A Promising Cadet Called Philip Was Assigned To Entertain His Daughters. The 18-Year-Old Obviously Made A Lasting Impression On The 13-Year-Old Elizabeth. The Extraordinary Photograph, Discovered In Archives, Shows The First Meeting Between The Future Monarch And Her Husband-To-Be, Over A Game Of Croquet. The Picture Was Unearthed While Researching Prince Philip
3muddypaws 2 years ago
He was a bit more than a "promising cadet" though, wasn't he - son of the exiled Greek king and a distant-ish cousin of Elizabeth's.
No matter how impressive a historical photo might be, nobody should believe everything that they see blindly. It helps to have a healthy dose of skepticism. Some people manipulate photos for personal or political gain, others might want to make certain theories seem more reliable. The more important a news story or historical event, the more likely it is that someone might want their biased opinions to seem mainstream.
#22
The Teeniest Tiniest Stylist. 1950s
Louby Of Morrowind 2 years ago
When I was a kid we had a tabby called Elsa, she would pad my hair when I was trying to sleep. It was literally a head massage from a cat. I had forgotten about this until I saw this photo. How could I of forgotten? How awesome was she.
#23
Mailman N. Sorenson Poses With His Heavy Christmas Deliveries In Chicago, 1929
Pa Pa Panda 2 years ago
I'm a a retired mailman (34 Years) USA, I loved Christmas deliveries everyone was so happy to see you, especially kids!
Mark McCawley 2 years ago
I know one of those tall ones is a Red Ryder "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out"
Ageing_Changeling 2 years ago
"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."
#24
Letter From John Steinbeck To Marilyn Monroe
🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬 2 years ago (edited)
“He is already your slave. This would make him mine.” …followed by deep villainous laughter 😈😈…
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
"We do know young Jon Atkinson never received a photograph inscribed with a personal message from Marilyn Monroe. ‘That sure would have been nice, right?’ Joan Atkinson (wife) said.” Marilyn was probably tickled to receive such a letter from Steinbeck, though it appears that, being inundated with mail of all kinds, she may have forgotten to respond."
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‘Deutsche Welle’ suggests checking the origin of the image before resharing it. You can use reverse image search tools for this if you suspect that a photo might have been tampered with.
There are also various tools available to check whether an image has been altered by looking at differences in pixel density. Of course, no online tool or program is perfect, but they’re better than nothing.
#25
This Photo—taken At The Turn Of The Century—shows Jack Daniel (In The White Hat) Seated Next To George Green, The Son Of Nathan "Nearest" Green Who Was The First Black Master Distiller In America
Robert Bossman 2 years ago
If you are a whiskey drinker and haven't tried it already, get some Uncle Nearest whiskey. A black woman owned business, and some GD good whiskey
Lupita Nyong'heaux 2 years ago
nathan green, who was enslaved at the time, actually taught jack daniels how to make whiskey. fawn weaver started her own distillery in 2017 using nathan green's formula, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is now the best-selling black-owned whiskey brand.
Xenon 2 years ago (edited)
Distillery tour is worth it If you are in (the dry) town. Dry town means can't sell alcohol for our friends who are unfamiliar with the phrase Also, each employee gets one bottle a month as a perk. They filter it through sugar maple charcoal, and sell the charcoal and chips. Makes for a transcendent steak.
John Dilligaf 2 years ago
The Uncle Nearest distillery is in my hometown of Shelbyville, TN. Both the Jack Daniels and George Dickle distilleries are within easy driving distance too.
Denise Banks 2 years ago (edited)
Personally am not a drinker, and certainly no a connoisseur/authority, but somehow I deduced immediately that he is of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey fame...which somehow I've become aware of♡
#26
Engineer Karen Leadlay Working On The Analog Computers In The Space Division Of General Dynamics, 1964
Randy Sanders 2 years ago
Women took humans into space and to the moon. They were responsible for all the programming for all spaceflights through the Apollo program. And don't forget Admiral Grace Hopper, the inventor of COBOL computer language.
Never Snarky 2 years ago
But, don’tcha know? Women aren’t smart enough to be more than homemakers and baby machines?
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David A Paterson 2 years ago
They've fixed the wiring looms of computers. Now it's time to fix the wiring looms of cars and aircraft!
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Sophroniel 2 years ago
I mean they used to specifically hire woman as "computers" (i.e. one who computes) as they were thought to be more meticulous, able to spot details, and able to deal with repetitive, fiddly tasks.
Dee Rutherford 2 years ago
And this Karen, was the best. Not the “Karens” we know as such today
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Apparently spaghetti was the only choice in the employee cafeteria that day.
PrettyJoyBird 2 years ago
Is she wearing a glove or did her right arm and hand lose blood flow for this photo?
#27
The Futuro Was A Prefabricated House Built Between The Late 1960's And 1970's. Fewer Than A Hundred Were Made
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago (edited)
I just saw one of these on I 55 Just South of Springfield Illinois! They have an elephant, a giant statue of Trump, and many more old school statues! And a pretty decent café Edit to add: you can go inside of the house. There is nothing in it though.
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Oskar vanZandt 2 years ago
This is the kind of home we should be living in now... according to the Jetsons.
Gaya Knust 2 years ago
Imagine you absolutely drunk roaming about and stumbling upon a ufo house 😂
Rostit. . 2 years ago
in a past life I drove past it. I know where that is. DE1 not US1.
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#28
Boy With His Boar, 1930
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
It is only recently I found out there were so many people riding animals other than horses. I have photos of my grandfather riding their family cow.
#29
USA, Nevada, 1977. Wild Horses
Pyla 2 years ago
FYI the BLM is doing helicopter roundups and those horses, nowadays, tend to end up in the slaughter trucks because ranchers, who through welfare apparently aren't making enough on cattle, will flip horses to the kill buyers. Call your congressional rep and ask them to stop
HolyDiver 2 years ago
Wild horses are protected in Nevada since the early 70's. Horses do not have enough value to your imaginary 'kill buyers' to make it worth the risk. BLM does round them up when they are on private land and relocate them. they do NOT kill them. I will admit, BLM is not living up to their 'management plan' but outright killing them is a fabrication.
Load More Replies... Pa Pa Panda 2 years ago
In reality they are feral horses as horses aren't native to north America they where introduced here by the Spanish.
Verena 2 years ago (edited)
Most people in the US are of the opinion that wild horses are vermin and all of them need to be brutally rounded up by helicopter and killed off after a horrible trip to Canada or Mexico. These roundups are non-selective, it includes the entire band, from stallion over pregnant mares and foals. Foals are born in the panic of a roundup and trampled to death. They are born in the muck of the kill pens. They are left there to be starved, because their mums are going on these transports to be slaughtered and the foals have no value. All of this, because their space is needed for cattle, because there still is not enough meat available in the supermarkets, despite of thousands of tons binned every day. One should think that the US would be proud and thankful and protect the descendants of the horses which made the US great. Instead the goal is to kill them off as brutal as possible. A nation applauding cruelty to innocent animals is a sad one.
#30
An Ad From The 1930's
David A Paterson 2 years ago
"beer yeast now concentrated 7 times and combined with energising iron". That's Vegemite!
Sophroniel 2 years ago
Marmite Master Race !! (as a kiwi I'm obliged to defend marmite as superior but both are good tbh)
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Sonia Ceacero 2 years ago
Since the beginning of time, always telling women what to do with their bodies: You won't look good, you'll be prettier this way, you should wear this or that, wear your hair this way....
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
There were many iterations of these ads and this is certainly not the worst!
Exotic Butters 2 years ago
No. They're saying she's healthy and more attractive.
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#31
Good Morning By The Daily Mirror, England, April 4, 1944
WindySwede 2 years ago
"Remember to drink your ovaltine" ... "Get your vaccines" ... "Be kind and loving to your children, animals and fellow peer" ... "vote for free healthcare and to phase out CO2 producing things" ... "That was it for todays announcements, but remember take care of the insects!"
Elena House 2 years ago
CO2 is what plants eat. Why do you hate trees so much?
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Cleaning Women Washing A Crucifix, 1938
N G 2 years ago
"tell me how you turn the water into the wine, if i have to repeat myself, you'll be sorry"
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WindySwede 2 years ago
Grew up to be 'Pensioner who destroyed the Jesus fresco painting'? /s 62447895_f...scopic.gif 
Simon Bolivar 2 years ago
"I don't care if it rains or freezes Long as I got my plastic Jesus Riding on the dashboard of my car."
Sophroniel 2 years ago
I believe this was either after a fire or to remove oily smoke from votive candles
#33
This Session Was To Be The Last One Between Marilyn Monroe By Andre De Dienes, Even Though He Asked To Take Photos Of Her Several Years Later. Marilyn Suffered From Insomnia Throughout Her Adult Life. One Night Yet Again In 1953 When She Couldn’t Sleep She Called Andre De Dienes Who Came And Took These Poignant Photos
More! 2 years ago
I suffer from insomnia also, unfortunately in the middle of the night I have never looked so good that I’d call up a photographer.
Couragetcd 2 years ago
She wanted company and knew if she let him take her picture he would come over.
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Again with a down vote for no reason. I can at least get you back to neutral zero
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A V-Shaped Bed Invented In 1932, Supporting The Body Perfectly At Every Point And Thus Promotes Better Rest. When Unused The Bed Is Straight Like Every Other Bed. However, One Pull On A Chain At The Side Of The Bed Immediately Changes It To A V-Shape. Another Advantage Claimed For The Bed Is That The Covers Are Held Substantially Away From The Person, Thereby Allowing The Free Circulation Of Air To The Body
Couragetcd 2 years ago
My guess would be people injured themselves trying to move in their sleep
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nm 2 years ago
It would be the perfect bed for the crews of the ocean going ships. No way to have a good sleep when a vessel is heavily rolling and pitching.
Hey! 2 years ago
That's when I sleep the best. In a ship, or a van, motorhome, etc.
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Just_for_this 2 years ago
I used to do this on ship to stop being thrown out of bed, didn't know it had been invented decades earlier!
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
I would have all kinds of trouble trying to get out of that to go to the bathroom at 2 in the morning.
Sven Grammersdorf 2 years ago
Yeah, how could the baseboard change shape?
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Eunice Bentley 2 years ago
pillows on both sides of me, blankets over top, I've been trying to create this bed for years. I need one.
Janet Floyd 2 years ago
Me too! I've done the pillow stacking trying to get this, I definitely want one!
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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 years ago
This would never work for me, too many humans, and doggos, and gatos in my bed. We'd all end up suffocating in the crack.
#35
New Orleans, Summer Of 1970
Jill 2 years ago
Squitters?? Never heard them called that before. Skeeters yes, squitters no.
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Patricia Smith 2 years ago
Going to start college in the fall. A beautiful time in Northern West Virginia!
Xenon 2 years ago
Get out of the dorm or apartment as much as you can and enjoy the natural beauty.
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Steve Robert 2 years ago
Ah. The summer of 1970 when I bought my first car and was about to start my senior year in high school.
#36
Cow Shoes Used By Moonshiners In The Prohibition Days To Disguise Their Footprints, 1924
Irishwoman abroad 2 years ago
It behooves me to say that this was a good pun.
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See, bans only lead to criminality. Regulations, education, and other stuff is probably the way to go. Just like sex education, abstinence works so great does it? And no one knows how periods work or how to protect yourself during consensual intercourse.
Brian Droste 2 years ago
This reminds of a episode of The Andy Griffths Show where cows where being stolen. The person stealing the cows. Instead of the thief putting fake cow shoes on. The thief was putting shoes on the cows feet to make it look like two people were walking away.
#37
Christmas, 1974
Sue User 2 years ago
Not always. I am currently looking at a stuffed bear i got for Christmas around 1975.
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That was my last best Christmas when I spent the night at my parent's house, instead of my apartment at college. And yes we had three cats doing exactly the same!
#38
An Edwardian Woman Dressed The Part Of A Handsome Dandy Writes A Message To Her Lover, “Hello Kid:- How You Be? I Am Fine Don’t I Look It. You Know You Must Not Set This Card On The Switch Board Where You Do Your Others”. What An Intrepid Romance It Must Have Been
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Well, I think I may have a thing for women dressed as Edwardian dandies...
Cooter McCoughlin 2 years ago
I think you have a thing for women who look like Keanu Reeves
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I think I'm misunderstanding why she sent a photo of herself in a suit
Rocky Horror Panda 2 years ago
She was being herself sending a photo to her lover. She may have been a lesbian, trans man, or possibly non-binary...thoroughly illegal and not tolerated at the time. Hope that helps.
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“Crash Diet” For Women Published By Vogue In 1977
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Or, don't give a tinker's damn about eating.
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Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! 2 years ago
I'm on the gin and tonic diet. So far I've lost 2 days!
Gardener of Weeden 2 years ago
I was of this era, and as i was too young to drink - I skipped the alcohol and added cream to my coffee.. Now it is 2023 I am still overweight, but my diet is basically the same 1 small meal a day - period. Starvation diets for a prolonged period fcks up your metabolism horribly.
Xenon 2 years ago
Yes, your body goes into "starvation mode" and tries to hang onto every last calorie by slowing your metabolism, which worsens the ability to lose weight.
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#40
Pelé Dining With His Parents, In 1958
Couragetcd 2 years ago
I can almost hear his mama telling him to eat more, he is too skinny from chasing that ball all day!
#41
Causes Of Death In London, 1632
🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬 2 years ago
I find this extremely interesting, and occasionally amusing. I had to ask google for help for some, no many, of the causes. Jawfaln, or jawfallen refers to lockjaw (trismus) seen in Tetanus, who knew? 😀😀
Irishwoman abroad 2 years ago
I found that a rather touching way of putting it. 😢
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Chris Jones 2 years ago
Linguistic quirk - People called cancer the wolf, because it ‘ate up' the body of the sufferer.
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Chris Jones 2 years ago
Suddenly - dropped dead instantly. Planet was a sudden and severe affliction attributed to astrology.
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Angela B 2 years ago
Kil'd by several accidents? How many? Was it sequential or did time pass betwee each one?
Couragetcd 2 years ago
I'm picturing a cartoon sequence like with Elmer Fudd or the coyote. Calamity, calamity, calamity, plus one more for laughs.
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CrissCross 2 years ago
"Lost In History”: 144 Pictures That Might Change Your Perspective On The 20th Century (New Pics). TIL 1632 is 20th century according to BP
INGi 2 years ago
You were looking for actual FACTS on Bored Panda????? LOL!!!
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Elwood Schwartz (it/that) 2 years ago (edited)
Consumption is the usual tuberculosis. Maybe King's evil is TB given to one directly by the King
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Jackie Burnham 2 years ago
Rising of the lights.. illness or obstruction of larynx trachea or lungs. Interesting.
#42
Stroboscopic Photograph Of The New York City Ballet’s Production Of Jewells, 1967. Photo By Gjon Mili
#43
Danish Arctic Explorer Peter Freuchen With His First Wife, Navarana Mequpaluk In 1912. She Would Pass Away From The Spanish Flu In 1921. Freuchen Went On To Participate In Several Arctic Explorations, One Including A 1,000 Mile Dogsled Trip Across Greenland. Freuchen Also Wrote More Than A Dozen Books (Fiction And Non-Fiction), Participated In The Danish Resistance Against Germany During World War 2 And Was Imprisoned By The Nazis And Sentenced To Death, But Managed To Escape To Sweden. He Eventually Came To Hollywood And Worked As A Consultant And Scriptwriter, But Also Starred In The Oscar Winning Movie "Eskimo" (1933). In 1956, He Won $64,000 On "The $64,000 Question", An American Quiz Show. But Perhaps His Most Famous Feat Was Barely Escaping Death When He Once Got Trapped In A Snow Cave Due To The Warmth Generated By His Own Breath, Which Created An Impassable Frozen Crust That Blocked The Entrance. He Writes About The Experience In One Of His Memoirs: “What A Way To Die…i Gave Up Once More And Let The Hours Pass Without Another Move. But I Recovered My Strength While I Rested And My Morale Improved. I Was Alive After All. I Had Not Eaten For Hours, But My Digestion Felt All Right. I Got A New Idea! I Had Often Seen Dog’s Dung In The Sled Track And Had Noticed That It Would Freeze As Solid As A Rock. Would Not The Cold Have The Same Effect On Human Discharge? Repulsive As The Thought Was, I Decided To Try The Experiment. I Moved My Bowels And From The Excrement I Managed To Fashion A Chisel-Like Instrument Which I Left To Freeze…i Was Patient. I Did Not Want To Risk Breaking My New Tool By Using It Too Soon…at Last I Decided To Try My Chisel And It Worked!” While He Managed To Escape, He Was Forced To Amputate Several Of His Toes And Eventually Lost His Left Foot Entirely To Frostbite. In 1957, Freuchen Died Of A Heart Attack
NeverBoredKoala 2 years ago
I just can't understand why are so many people are stupidly more interested in the capitalisation in the text than in the actual story ?!? Will someone please provide a minimally valid reason ? (That's right, you can't, can you ?)
Vytas Navickas 2 years ago
effin grammar nazis, just go away, it's the IDEA, the grist of the story, eff""""" OFFFF"""""
#44
To Appear Headless While Taking A Photo, Aka "Horsemanning" Was A Popular Way To Pose In The 1920's
#45
Hop Pickers On Stilts In Faversham , England, 1920
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
So that's why beer makes you high--the hops are high to start with!
Eastendbird 2 years ago
I live in the East End of London. Some of my older colleagues still remember going down to Kent to go hop picking!
Ellie Hope 2 years ago
Me too I live in Stratford! My nan used to go hop picking.
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#46
A Dinner Party At The Hotel Astor In New York City In 1904
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Wow, look at all that diversity! Some of the white guys don't have facial hair! And some have a pocket kerchief instead of a boutonniere! I think some even parted their hair on the right side!!!
Rigor Moreno 2 years ago
You could only talk to 6 people here at max... Hey there at the end!:D What!? :D
Ben 2 years ago
Look at the wives way back in the back getting to see all of the men's magnificence.
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Based on the matching aprons, I'm pretty sure they are servers.
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ShellsBells 2 years ago
Does anyone know why all the women are sitting in the background? I've read some people think it was a debutante presentation, but I'd like to know if this is true or not.
Couragetcd 2 years ago
I think they are servers since they all have matching aprons.
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Luis Camnitzer, The Photograph, 1981
#48
Missionary Being Eaten By A Jaguar (By Noé León, 1907)
Saint Thomas 2 years ago
One could argue the jaguar is imposing its carnivorous feeding habits on the priest.
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SandraG_lak 2 years ago
Yikes. Reminds me of people who take pics during an emergency before helping (or not). I can imagine Noe walking along with his painting kit, coming across this scene, sitting down and painting during the attack (yes, I have a macabre imagination lol).
Joe Bloe 2 years ago
The jaguar's face prove the painter never seen one before in his life!
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
This is a pretty clear way of saying: Don't shove your religion down the throats of unwilling people.
Ralph Watkins 2 years ago
I was on a tour in Hawaii & a Hawaiian religion chaplain was telling us about the Hawaiian culture. How they used to conquer their enemies & then eat them. Then the Christian missionaries showed up. And we ate them too.
#49
This Is What Hanging Out In A College Dorm Room Looked Like In 1910. (University Of Illinois)
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Fewer bowties, other than a fad for a few years thanks to the 11th Dr.
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
i love the poster of the sword wielding actress on the left-hand side of the photograph.
WhatISaidWas 2 years ago
"What a floozy! Just LOOK at all that SKIN she is showing! The audacity!"
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Stylist Andrew Richardson Caressed By A Russian Circus Performer, Photographed By Steven Meisel As Part Of The Madonna Photo Essay ‘Flesh + Fantasy’ For Rolling Stone Magazine, 1991
Sophroniel 2 years ago
I don't care what anyone says, cos a dude in stockings and garters is 🤌
Couragetcd 2 years ago
I remember when that came out. It was very risque for the time. It's not exactly new and thought provoking, the images are easy to find.
#51
George, John And Paul Cheering Up A Sick Girl In The Hospital While They Were Visiting Ringo
#52
Des Moines Tribune, Lowa, December 20, 1928
#53
A Group Of 1940s Students Doing Their Schoolwork While Drinking Some Coca Cola
Lyone Fein 2 years ago
Everyone dressed up so much better when ever they were out of the house back then. We all look like slobs compared to them!
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Michael Braisher 2 years ago
Those babes are the 'real thing', I thought. Though I did a double-take and realised it's not merely today when girls try to look way older.
#54
A Walk At Dusk, 1830s By Caspar David Friedrich
#55
Love Letter Of Frida Kahlo Sent To Nickolas Muray, 1931
Der Kommissar 2 years ago (edited)
Frida and husband Diego Rivera had an open marriage. She had an affair with Leon Trotsky when he was staying with them
#56
Young Boys Decorate Bare Tree With Plastic Blossoms Near Busy Street, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, 1963. Photo By Winfield Parks
#57
“The Thinker” (1930) By Hiromu Kira
#58
Love This Photo. It’s So Dark And Otherworldly, Like A Little Fairy-Cat Captured At Dusk. 1960s
Couragetcd 2 years ago
I'm not sure how or why this would change my mind about anything in history...at least it is from the right century?
#59
Lyndon Johnson Listening To A Tape From His Son-In-Law, Sent From Vietnam, 1968
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
His son-in-law, Captain Charles S. Robb USMC, commanded Company I of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines in combat, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Star. Robb, now aged 84, and his wife (formerly Lynda Bird Johnson) live in Virginia.
#60
NYC Parking, 1930
Rostit. . 2 years ago
I wish there was more info on these machines. so many neat creations like this were lost to time.
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
"CHICAGO 1936 - Built during the Roaring '20s, this car elevator was at 35 E. Wacker Drive (Jewelers Building), which had a car elevator system until World War II. The parking garage still has remnants of the car elevator inside. Workers drove into the elevator, parked in their sky-high slots, then walked along the fire escape to their offices."
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Closer to where you want to go by the looks of it too
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This Was The Monthly Ration For Each Polish Citizen During The Early To Mid-1980s
Premislaus de Colo 2 years ago
I still remember the coupons... My mum who did not smoke would trade them for sweets coupons so us, the kids, would have more...
Michael Braisher 2 years ago (edited)
My family followed this Martial Law crisis and what happened with it from Britain as we still had people over there. Well done, Marxists. Slightly irritating later down the line on debate forums but I did have more fun debunking all the little communists when they'd gaslight me about their favourite little range of regimes and dogma. Trouble is, the kids don't know and they often would come on with the same old lies. Sad. But anyway, disgusting situation all round.
nm 2 years ago
I had been in Gdynia twice in the decade of 70s with a ship. There was black market of US dollar. Common occurrence in all ports of marxist countries (also in some non-marxist but poor countries like Brazil, Chile, etc). During the previous decades there was exchange of certain "services" with lady's stockings or jean pants. What a shame for the"paradise of the laborers".
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Couragetcd 2 years ago
Excuse me, might I trade in the cigs for more kielbasa or sugar please?
#62
The Moment She Went Away. Photo By Steffen Lipski
unfilteredCigarette73 2 years ago
I love it and am really not a fan of the headspace it put me in, I can feel this in my bones I can smell every summer I was a teenager
#63
Couple Drinking Beer At Inner Tube Floating Party On The Apple River. Somerset, Wi, 1941. Photo By Alfred Eisenstaedt
SandraG_lak 2 years ago
Nope. Could not do this in the waterways where I live where leeches in the water will attach to bare skin.
Philly Bob Squires 2 years ago
Couldn't do this here either.... the leeches would attach to my beer! LOL!
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“I Don’t Know How To Write Love Letters. But I Wanted To Tell You That My Whole Being Opened For You. Since I Fell In Love With You Everything Is Transformed And Is Full Of Beauty…. Love Is Like An Aroma, Like A Current, Like Rain. You Know, My Sky, You Rain On Me And I, Like The Earth, Receive You.” - Frida Kahlo, October 1946
Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm 2 years ago
So beautiful. There's not a lot of qualifications for a love letter.
#65
Alfred Hitchcock Serving Tea To Leo The Lion (The Mascot For The Hollywood Film Studio Mgm), 1957
Couragetcd 2 years ago
Is that Leo's tongue or a tail sticking out of his mouth...nevermind, you do you, Leo!
Michael Largey 2 years ago (edited)
If I was Alfred, I'd be worried about what the lion thought the second course was going to be.
#66
This Is Mary Mallon, Aka Typhoid Mary, Photographed After Being Institutionalised On North Brother Island In New York, 1909. She Is The First Recorded Asymptomatic Carrier Of Typhoid, A Bacterial Infection That Is Spread By Eating Food Or Drinking Water That Has Been Contaminated With The Feces Of An Infected Person. Mallon Worked As A Cook In New York City From 1900 To 1907. During This Time, She Infected 51 People. One Family Hired A Typhoid Researcher By The Name Of George Soper Who Believed Mallon Was The Reason For The Outbreaks. He Was Able To Finally Track Her Down And Notified Her That She May Be Unknowingly Spreading The Disease. When He Asked If He Could Collect Her Urine And Stool Samples, Mallon Refused. Soper Even Told Her That He Would Write A Book And Give Her All The Royalties. She Still Refused. In 1907, Mallon Was Forced Into Quarantine At A Hospital On North Brother Island In New York, Located On The East River Between The Bronx And Rikers Island. In 1910, She Was Released Under The Condition That She Change Her Occupation. Upon Her Release, Mallon Began Working As A Laundress Which Paid Less Than Cooking. She Did That For Several Years Until She Decided To Change Her Name To Mary Brown And Go Into Cooking Again. In 1915, She Started A Massive Outbreak At Sloane Hospital For Women That Infected 25 People And Killed Two. She Was Caught By Authorities And Imprisoned For The Rest Of Her Life
Wintermute 2 years ago
Nowadays she'd be given a Youtube channel, a book deal, and run for congress.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Does that mean she didn't wash her hands before serving food, which infected people? Could she not just wash her hands?
ShellsBells 2 years ago
She refused to even learn how to wash her hands, not believing that this was the reason typhoid was being spread. She even said, "never sick a day in my life."
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Bewarethere@gmail.com 2 years ago
Reportedly there were many,many men that did the exact same. But maybe because she was woman the men were out of history books. Something 2 think about maybe? And by all means please do ur reach-reliable sources
#67
One Of The Tallest Women In History, Anna Haining Bates, At 7'11" (241 Cm), Poses For A Photo With Her 7'8" (234 Cm) Husband, Martin Van Buren Bates In The 1870s. Anna Was Born To Scottish Parents Of Average Height And Weighed 16 Pounds (7.26 Kg) At Birth. Her 12 Other Siblings Were All Of Average Height. When Anna Was 6-Years-Old, She Had Reached A Height Of 5 Feet 2 Inches (157 Cm) And Was Just An Inch Or Two Shorter Than Her Mother. When She Turned 10-Years-Old, She Was 6 Feet Tall (183 Cm), And By Her 15th Birthday, She Had Reached 7 Feet (213 Cm). By The Time She Turned 18-Years-Old, She Had Reached Her Full Height. Anna Was A Precocious Child And Excelled In Literature, Music, Acting, And Singing. She Played The Piano And Once Took The Role Of Lady Macbeth In Shakespeare's Tragedy, Macbeth (C. 1603 - 1607). She Would Go On To Meet Her Future Husband At A Circus In Halifax, Nova Scotia Where She Was Instantly Hired By A Promotor. The Couple Toured Together And Eventually Fell In Love, Marrying Each Other In 1871 In London. Ana Gave Birth To Two Children Who Both Tragically Passed Away At Birth. Her Son Only Survived For 11 Hours And Was The Largest Newborn Ever To Be Recorded, Weighing 23 Pounds 9 Ounces (10.7 Kg) At A Height Of 30 Inches (76 Cm). In 1888, Ana Herself Passed Away At The Age Of 42 From Sudden Heart Failure
Sue User 2 years ago
Okay, but she wss big. Think of her poor mother at 16 lbs.
Load More Replies... Couragetcd 2 years ago
I'm glad she knew her to be husband for a while before marriage, I was afraid she just grabbed the man she met taller than her. A lot of women find that to be important.
#68
Boy Mesmerized By Tina Turner ~ The Gold Rush Festival, Stockton, Ca ~ September 1969, Photo By Robert Altman
Donna Peluda 2 years ago
I should imagen that from down there he is seeing a bit more of Tina then most of us have seen.
Der Kommissar 2 years ago
Having seen the Ike and Tina Turner Revue live, I can attest to the fact that her performance, along with the Ikettes, truly was mesmerizing
Philly Bob Squires 2 years ago
I don't blame ya son! Even to her death she radiated talent, beauty and class!
#69
Linda Blair Passes The Time With A Bit Of Knitting In Between Takes Whilst Filming On The Set Of The Exorcist
#70
Vintage Photographs Of Aurora Borealis
Pyla 2 years ago
I knew an award winning PNW nature photog who did all her work in b/w. Landscapes, forests, etc. It was a whole beautiful aspect. And don't forget Ansel Adams worked in black and white.
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A Tree Full Of Baby Opossums, 1958. By: Charles Philip Fox
Friendly neighborhood possum 2 years ago
Do you have any trees near your home? If so,me and my family can help!
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Norman Beattie 2 years ago
O'possum's eat wood ticks and other annoying little critters, very beneficial, good to have around !
#72
Herion Dance School, Stuttgart, Germany, 1927. Photo By Paul Isenfels
#73
A Group Of Five Transsexual Women In Paris - Miriam, Nana, Jacky, Gine & Sabrina. Photo By Christer Strömholm, 1959
#74
Cigarette Holder For Nudists, 1938
#75
Plymouth Barracuda, 1965. Plymouth Wanted To Show Off The Fact That The Barracuda Was Available In Greater Range Of Colours Than Ford’s Mustang, Hence A Cuda Striped With 17 Colours
Sue User 2 years ago
Yes. I want more than silver, burgandy, white and black.
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New York City (1942). Photo By Helen Levitt
#77
1966
Annik Perrot 2 years ago (edited)
Colorful times. Now I feel everything is sooo beige...and grey, and white, and taupe. Depressing. Edited due to French autocorrect.
Mir Adwari 2 years ago
Completely agree. Never understand why people think neutrals are so great - fine if you jazz them up with a vibrant colour.
Load More Replies... Philly Bob Squires 2 years ago
looks like a scene out of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In! LOVE the colors!
#78
1938 Vanity
#79
Ava Gardner By Arnold Newman, 1949
#80
A Student Sitting Under A Cherry Tree Sketching The Blossom As A Woman In A Kimono Looks On, Japan, 1950s
#81
Paris, 1971
Annik Perrot 2 years ago
A couple years later, say 73, could have been me...The hair, the jeans, the guitar... and the song ;-)
Doozle bug 2 years ago
It can’t be Paris, we all know that the Eiffel Tower is visible from everywhere in the city of light.
#82
Buchan Caves, Gippsland, Australia. 14th April 1930
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I've been here! There was one section where the tour guide turned off the lights and it was pitch black.
Linda R 2 years ago
Cave darkness is so thick, if you know what I mean. It's almost like you can feel it. They did that when I went to the Cave of the Winds in Colorado.
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#83
Undated Pages From One Of Marilyn Monroe’s Diaries
WindySwede 2 years ago (edited)
So sad (I presume?) edit: not the statement, but what she probably had endured.
Michael Braisher 2 years ago
And even that dorky little author didn't treat her right? What a waste.
#84
Twiggy Is Seen In The Shinkansen Bullet Train At Tokyo Station, Japan On October 20, 1967. Photo By The Asahi Shimbun
️cleopatr1k ️ 2 years ago
Love the way this was shot. Her look of wonder with the people in the background craning for a look... I would dare to call this a perfect piece of photography
#85
The Morning Routine Of England’s Princess Margaret, 1955
Couragetcd 2 years ago
She was probably hungover and dehydrated based on her morning drink choices
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Couragetcd 2 years ago
Enui I believe is what the fancy people call their boredom 😃
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Hugh Cookson 2 years ago
I know people who worked at Buckingham Palace and within the Royal household and without exception, they found her to be a foul mouthed, spoilt, entitled, rude and downright nasty individual ; many of them flat refused to work on her staff and at least two actually left because they were given a fete accompli.
#86
Two Men Passing Breakfast Tea From The Kitchen Car On A Moving Train, Due To A Door Being Locked Between The Train Cars, On A Railway From Peshawar To Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 1983. Photo By Steve Mccurry
#87
Running White Deer, County Wicklow, Ireland, 1967. Photo By Paul Caponigro
#88
1970s
#89
A Young Carrie Fisher
#90
A Few Magical Sylphs Of The Boston Ballet In The Garden Of The Gardner Museum In 1964
#91
New Zealand, 1983
#92
Showgirl With A Stuffed Bird In A Cage On Her Hindquarters At The Latin Quarter Nightclub, New York, 1952
Black Cat 2 years ago
A dancer's comfort is rarely a consideration. She's nothing more than entertainment.
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Blossoming Van Gogh (1853-1890)
#94
New York City, 1981
#95
National Geographic October 1984
#96
Marilyn Monroe Photographed By Joseph Jasgur, 1946
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago (edited)
Her first photo shoot on Zuma Beach, CA. There is a very nice compendium of pictures from that shoot here: https://vintagenewsdaily.com/marilyn-monroes-first-photo-shoot-by-joseph-jasgur-in-1946/
#97
Woman Being Arrested For Wearing One Piece Bathing Suits, 1920s
Norman Beattie 2 years ago
I can just tell the Beach Warden isn't wearing a bra, doesn't shave her legs or arm pits and is taking her sweet time pinning the citation on this young ladies swimming attire !
#98
After He Allegedly Slept With 4,000 Women, Mick Jagger Decided To Seek Help With His Addiction. His Friend Keith Richards Also Encouraged Him To Do That. However, Once He Found A Sex Therapist, He Seduced Her And They Slept Together Too. It Was Featured In Christopher Andersen’s Book “Mick: The Wild Life And Mad Genius Of Jagger” - He Has Been Covering The Rock Star For More Than Four Decades
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 years ago
Me neither. I wouldn't touch him with a ten-foot pole.
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Kimbowa 2 years ago
🎶 “One night it hit me. When drinking whiskey. I knew exactly what I had to do. I wrote this love song. It didn’t take long. Because my love for the man is so true. Those who know me understand. I’ve really only loved just one man.* (* + son Adam) Been in love since ‘73 with a man who’s never laid eyes on me. It doesn’t matter, I love Mick Jagger, I love him ceaselessly, endlessly, relentlessly. I wrote this song for him, to Mick with love from Kim. This is a love song to Mick Jagger from me.” 🎶 - I wrote this and had to share I never had the slightest opportunity anywhere else and only one person has ever heard me sing it! If you read this thanks for indulging me! Lol.
DC 2 years ago
Still planning to send it to him? Have it recorded yet? Need a guitarist who is fluent on Telecaster?
Load More Replies... Der Kommissar 2 years ago
Arguably the greatest front man in rock. Millions of girls and women have found him attractive.
Mir Adwari 2 years ago
Millions have also found him unattractive or of little interest.
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A Doorkeeper Looking At A Couple, 1950s. Photograph By Angelo Cozzi
Sue User 2 years ago
I see whistful. Like she is remebering and old love.
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Due Dates 1928-1975
Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm 2 years ago
Whatever it was it wasn't very popular. Or there were numerous copies.
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Kimberly Young 2 years ago
I kind of miss being able to see the history of a book's circulation by looking at these.
#101
Trafalgar Square, London, UK, 1950. Photo By Izis
#102
Sometimes It Takes A Wrong Turn To Get You To The Right Place. Mt Rainer, Washington, 1960
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
"You have arrived at your destination, the route guidance is now finished"
#103
Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Smoking A Cigarette While Pregnant In 1963
Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm 2 years ago
While some affects of smoking while pregnant were know at the time, it was still a common practice then.
Pyla 2 years ago
She hated being photographed smoking, but she smoked all the time.
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Dr. Erich Salomon Faked A Broken Arm So He Could Hide A Camera In His Cast To Photograph The Us Supreme Court - 1932
Kimbowa 2 years ago
I think this is one of the only pictures, if not the only picture, of inside the Supreme Court. Old white men: “why so serious?”
Michael Braisher 2 years ago
They were white. Well noticed. Mark that off in the I Spy book.
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Lambretta
Paul C. 2 years ago
I had a Lambretta 150cc, rebored to 175. Looking back it frightens me so much, the speeds it went up to on those tiny wheels.
Rostit. . 2 years ago
its crazy how fast they are considering. I never owned one but I have driven one.
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Gino Franceschini, New York City, Was Only 5 Feet 6-1/4 Inches Tall And Had To Be 5 Feet 7 Inches To Qualify As A Fireman. In 1941, He Made The Neck Stretcher Shown In The Photo. When Measured, He Still Lacked An Eighth Of An Inch. He Hit Himself On Head To Make A Bump—and Still Couldn’t Make It
More! 2 years ago
If I were in charge I’d have hired him, what other short hopeful has ever been so keen? Unfair, poor guy. I wonder what he ended up doing for work instead.
Anne Reid 2 years ago
Two of my uncles were NYC firefighters in the 1950s & onward. In order to get hired, there were hight & weight minimums…and no tooth cavities or fillings. 🤷♀️
Load More Replies... Anne Reid 2 years ago
It’s changed now, but they’re in place because it was thought that shorter people weren’t strong enough to rescue people from fires or carry equipment.
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Commuters In The Rain, 1961. By John Philip Falter
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
Saturday Evening Post, October 7, 1961 - Commuters in the Rain (cover art)
Load More Replies... Joanne Hicks 2 years ago
Falter had many covers for Saturday Evening Post. He had almost as many as Norman Rockwell. Unfortunately he's not as well known. Falter's hometown Fall City, Nebraska has a museum dedicated to him and his magazine covers.
#108
Watching A Solar Eclipse From A Rooftop In Rotterdam, Netherlands, April 17, 1912
Gustav Gallifrey 2 years ago
If that's one of those tall, narrow Dutch houses, it's a LONG way down to the street.
#109
Pulling Into The Lot, Grateful Dead Show, Park City, Ut, 9/4/83
Der Kommissar 2 years ago
I would say that a Grateful Dead show in Utah would have an audience more sober than usual.
#110
A Hiker Stops To Refresh In The Valley Of The Ten Peaks, Alberta, Canada, 1980
#111
Ballet, New York, 1938. Photo By André Kertész
#112
Prisoners Exercising (1890) By Vincent Van Gogh
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
Yeah, interesting but not one of my favorites.
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The Circleville Herald, Ohio, April 18, 1957
Linda R 2 years ago
First microscope was invented in 1590, so I'm sure they had improved a lot by the 20th century.
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Couple Snuggling At A Drive-In Movie Theater. California, 1949
#115
College Students Walking To A Dance, 1948-1949
#116
In A Roman Osteria (1866) By The Danish Painter Carl Bloch
Kira Okah 2 years ago
It's a kind of headscarf married women in Rome would wear at the time.
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Day Of Yellow Flowers, 1956, Tom Lovell
#118
“Teen-Age Girls: They Live In A Wonderful World All Their Own”, Dec 11, 1944. Photo By Nina Leen
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
I have serious feelings about that thing perched on the headboard
#119
Harper’s Bazaar, May 1949. Kodachromes By Ernst Beadle
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago
So many years later and I still miss the warmth of Kodachrome...
#120
Tokyo, Shinjuku, 5 A.m., 1976. Photo By Greg Girard
#121
Pacific Coast “All-American” Highway - Circa 1972. Photo By Gary Jackman
#122
Spring Break In California, 1947
Mrs. Ginger McSarcasm 2 years ago (edited)
Claustrophobic at its best. Or maybe it's just social anxiety.
Michael Braisher 2 years ago (edited)
That would cure MY claustrophobia, had I got it!!!
Load More Replies... SandraG_lak 2 years ago
Not much has changed since we still packed beaches during spring break.
#123
Freeway Traffic At Night - 1962
#124
Canoeing Trip, 1970s
Norman Beattie 2 years ago
Low water level, get out and drag your boat, been there done that !
#125
A Protective Device To Cover The Chickens Beak Allowing It To Eat But Not To Hurt Others Or Itself, 1938
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
One injured chicken can trigger a storm of cannibalistic frenzy, sad but true
Kira Okah 2 years ago
It doesn't happen in a vacuum though, there are more factors involved than just "injured chicken". Finding and addressing those other factors greatly reduces the chance of chicken cannibalism.
Load More Replies... WindySwede 2 years ago
Chickens arn't nice to each other, but this seams not nice to the chicken :/
Kira Okah 2 years ago
They aren't. What is most effectively used today is giving the chickens enough bloody room to move, keeping the temperature and airflow good, and giving each hen its own laying box. If it occurs, then removing the injured chickens for treatment, perhaps using an anti-cannibalism spray (masks the smell of the blood and stress hormones), and identifying and correcting the actual cause.
Load More Replies... Kira Okah 2 years ago
Maybe in some sh1tty backwater. Certainly here that is positively absolutely mega illegal, as it also is in Europe.
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Virginia Woolf And Vanessa Bell Playing Cricket At Talland House, 1894
#127
Marilyn Monroe Before She Was Marilyn Monroe In 1945
#129
Trinkets In Migrant Agricultural Worker's Automobile. Wilder, Idaho, November 1941
ShellsBells 2 years ago
It looks like a puppy with either a wind-up key in its back or with a bow around its neck. Brooches with puppies were popular in the '40s.
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Probable Serial Killer On Riverside Drive And 87th Street, NYC, 1968
#131
Japanese Train Travelers Leave A Crowded Train Station In Tokyo, Japan, 1956. Photo By Wim Dussel
#132
Acid Test, 1966. Photo By Ted Streshinsky
Der Kommissar 2 years ago (edited)
LSD was legal until Fall of 1966. Some say the hippie movement was initiated by the CIA by testing it on civilian guinea pigs. Ken Kesey(who wrote One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest) was one of those, and he started the Acid tests with his band of Merry Pranksters.
Michael Braisher 2 years ago
What was considered the failure standard when 'experimenting' with all those drugs ??
#133
A Model’s Face Repeated Four Times In Mirrored Reflection, 1964. Photo By John Rawlings
#134
Seagulls, Estonia, 1970s. Photo By Georgiy Zelma
Lene 2 years ago
I used to play a computer game where I thought it'd be fun to just say mine, mine, mine all the time when I was at the market place which was where you could interact with others. I kept getting messages from people somewhere in Eastern Europe, I think it was. Turns out that "mine" was a way to say hello in that specific language? I was so confused (and so were they, I think)
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National Geographic, February 1965
WhatISaidWas 2 years ago
the deck of an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean
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Pictured In The Cat's Eyes - Lilli Palmer And Rex Harrison, 1950. Photo By Erwin Blumenfeld
#137
“A Student’s Dream”: It Was A Common Thing For Medical Students To Reverse The ‘Student/Patient’ Dynamic Creatively (As Though In A Dream) Where The Corpses Were Opperating On The Student
Michael Braisher 2 years ago
Medical students are wacky. A friend of mine at med school hung up a cadaver in a phone booth. But of course it's all tame compared to the gory wonders of actual professional life.
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Medical students can get, well, odd after a few years. Probably from sleep deprivation.
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Wilhelm Sasnal, The Forest
#140
Multifunctional Life Unit By Verner Panton, 1966
Rebekah Krause 2 years ago
Not as great as his living tower (my dream piece of furniture) but pretty dang awesome.
#142
The Haunted Park By Richard Doyle (English, 1824–1883)
#143
Ivan The Terrible And His Son Ivan (1883—1885) By Ilya Repin
#144
"Saturn Devouring His Son" By Francisco Goya
Rostit. . 2 years ago
this painting is world famous. Its far from lost in history. Its one of his best known works
Sans Serif (Sans) 2 years ago (edited)
Museo Nacional del Prado - seeing it in person is heart stopping!
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