Famous Photo of the Fire at the Cliff House on September 7, 1907
This post was originally published on this siteThe Cliff House is a historic restaurant in San Francisco, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. […]
accident & disaster
30 Incredible Photos of Auto Accidents in Fresno in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, Fresno, like many cities in the United States, experienced a range of auto accidents influenced […]
The Story of Betty Robinson, the Olympian Who Died in a Plane Crash, and Then Came Back to Win a Gold Medal
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1928, 16-year-old Elizabeth “Betty” Robinson Schwartz became the first woman ever awarded an Olympic gold medal for […]
On September 11, 2001, Actor Steve Buscemi Returned to His Old Job as a NYC Firefighter to Hunt for Survivors
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 11, 2001, Steve Buscemi – the US actor known for his depictions of gangsters and weirdos […]
The Iconic Photo of Marcy Borders, Who Came to Be Known as the “Dust Lady”, on 9/11
This post was originally published on this sitePictured here is Marcy Borders, an American legal assistant who worked for Bank of America at its World […]
Two Brothers Posing for a Photo in Sequoia National Park Moments Before Being Struck by Lightning, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteThis is the picture of two brothers named Michael and Sean McQuilken. The photo was taken by their […]
Aerowagon, the Soviet Aircraft-Engined High-Speed Train From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Aerowagon or Aeromotowagon was an experimental high-speed railcar fitted with an aircraft engine and propeller traction invented […]
Bill Gates Being Hit in the Face With a Pie in 1998
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough he’s not the only bigwig to be the targeted with pastry — other notables include pundit Ann […]
Dramatic and Tragic Story of Hazel Bushell Collier Murder in 1912
This post was originally published on this siteAkron, Ohio, August 13, 1912 – After firing four shots from a revolver into the body of his […]
Photographs of Damaged Cars From the 1994 Northridge Earthquake
This post was originally published on this siteNorthridge earthquake of 1994, earthquake that struck the densely populated San Fernando Valley in southern California, U.S., on […]
Incredible Photos Show Ashtabula Street Scenes After the Ice Storm of February 1909
This post was originally published on this siteOn February 8th and 9th, a major snowstorm enveloped Ashtabula, Ohio with blizzard conditions. Over 100 years ago, […]
Incredible Aftermath Photographs From the 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak
This post was originally published on this siteOn April 10–12, 1965, a historic severe weather event affected the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. The tornado […]
Car Accident at Westgate Service Station in Annandale, Sydney, January 1940
This post was originally published on this siteJanuary 1, 1940, Westgate Service Station in Annandale, Sydney: 1938 Ford V8 hits parked 1935 Ford Model C […]
Hiker Witnesses St Helens Blow Up From Mt Adams in 1980
This post was originally published on this site8:32 a.m. May 18, 1980: Mount St. Helens erupts and becomes the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption […]
January 27, 1984: Michael Jackson Is Burned During Filming for Pepsi Commercial
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the height of his fame, pop singer Michael Jackson was doing a big Pepsi commercial. It should […]
January 13, 1915: The Worst Earthquake in Italian History Kills 30,000
This post was originally published on this siteOn January 13, 1915, Avezzano earthquake, one of the biggest in the Italian, history shook the Marsica area […]
In 1989, a Fan’s Sex Life Ruined by Rod Stewart’s Soccer Ball
This post was originally published on this siteSome guys have all the luck, while others end up in court, and getting divorced, after their wives […]
Incredible Photos From the Crash of Japan Air Lines Flight 123, the Deadliest Single-Aircraft Accident in Aviation History
This post was originally published on this siteJapan Air Lines Flight 123 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Tokyo to Osaka, Japan. On August […]
Incredible Photos of a Forced Roof-Landing in San Jose in 1964
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph M. Hanon, 46, of Los Altos, was trying for the landing field of the Reid-Hillview Airport in […]
Indoor Footage of the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989
This post was originally published on this siteOn October 17, 1989, the central coast of California experienced the Loma Prieta earthquake, the most damaging since […]
20 Historical Photos From the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Mississippi River Flood of 1927, flooding of the lower Mississippi River valley in April 1927, was […]
The Largest Quake in North American History: 30 Incredible Photographs From the 1964 Great Alaskan Earthquake
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1964 Alaska Earthquake, also known as the Great Alaska Earthquake and the Good Friday Earthquake, was a […]
President John F. Kennedy Riding in an Open Car in Dallas, Texas Before His Assassination on November 22, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe most notorious political murder in recent American history occurred this day on November 22,1963, when John F. […]
The Wreckage of China Airlines Flight 605 Floating in Victoria Harbor on November 4, 1993
This post was originally published on this siteOn November 4, 1993, China Airlines Flight 605 (nicknamed “Dynasty 605”) was carrying 374 passengers and 22 crew […]
In 1992, the Miami Zoo Put Dozens of Flamingos in the Bathroom to Protect Them From Hurricane Andrew
This post was originally published on this siteWith a Category 5 ranking, Hurricane Andrew was a powerful and destructive storm that struck the Bahamas, Florida, […]