When Frogs Saved the Milk: A Russian-Finnish Tradition Backed by Science
This post was originally published on this siteLong before refrigerators made life easier, rural communities in Russia and Finland faced a tricky problem, how to […]
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Paul McCartney and Dog Arrow on the Abbey Road Crossing for the “Paul Is Live” Album Cover Photoshoot, 1993
This post was originally published on this siteIn August 1969, The Beatles gathered outside EMI Studios to walk across the zebra crossing on Abbey Road. […]
30 Polaroid Shots of Pets at Home During Christmas in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, taking photos of pets at home during Christmas became popular for several overlapping cultural, […]
Funny Photos of Classic Hollywood Stars Walking Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Golden Age of Hollywood, it was a common publicity stunt for movie studios to stage seasonal […]
Paul and Linda McCartney Crossing the Legendary Abbey Road With Their Pet Pony Jet in 1977
This post was originally published on this siteJet was a Shetland pony owned by the McCartney family and was one of the inspirations for the […]
45 Fascinating Photos of Roy Rogers Posing With Trigger, the Smartest Horse in the Movies
This post was originally published on this siteRoy Rogers and his horse Trigger are among the most famous duos in American entertainment history — a […]
30 Adorable Photos of Carole Lombard Posing With Her Beloved Dogs From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCarole Lombard (1908–1942), the beloved Hollywood actress of the 1930s known for her wit, warmth, and screwball comedy […]
18 Amazing Photos of a Young Jane Goodall in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this sitePioneering primatologist Jane Goodall, whose decades of work with chimpanzees transformed anthropology and conservation, passed away at 91. […]
Rare Photographs of Ainu People With Bears, Which They Consider to be Gods
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ainu people, the indigenous people of northern Japan (mainly Hokkaidō, parts of the Kurils, and Sakhalin), have […]
Michael Hingson and His Guide Dog Roselle, and Their Escape From the North Tower on 9/11
This post was originally published on this siteOn the morning of September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson sat in his office on the 78th floor of […]
Snapshots of Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Posing With a Chimpanzee in 1967
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1967, during The Monkees’ summer tour, Micky Dolenz took photos with a chimpanzee actor named Mr. Jinx […]
28 Vintage Photographs of Horse-Pulled Motorcars in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the strange transitional period in the early 20th century when horse-drawn and motor vehicles overlapped. There really […]
Amazing Photographs Capture Esther Williams and Fagan the Lion in 1951
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1951, MGM was filming the movie Fearless Fagan. The film’s star was not a human, but a […]
30 Vintage Photos of a Young Clara Bow With Her Beloved Dogs in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this site Clara Bow, the original “It Girl” of the 1920s, was not only a screen icon of the […]
Amazing Photos of Jet the Dog, Who Could Serve You a Beer in a Preston Pub in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJet, the black Labrador Retriever, from Preston, was the star of a Sunday Mirror double-page feature back in […]
35 Vintage Studio Portraits of People With Their Dogs From the Late 1800s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 19th century, people across social classes often posed with their dogs in photographs and portraits, […]
Louis Wain and His Psychedelic Cat Paintings
This post was originally published on this siteLouis Wain (August 5, 1860 – July 4, 1939) was a British artist best known for his whimsical […]
War on the Rats in England, 1943
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War II, England faced a significant challenge with rat infestations, particularly in 1943. The war effort […]
Amazing 1899 Photos of Finnish Farmers with Their Cows and Bulls
This post was originally published on this siteFinnish agriculture, series of photos from The Finnish Museum of Photography, 1899. I. K Inha (1865–1930), on a […]
The Stilt-Walking Shepherds of Landes
This post was originally published on this siteThe stilt shepherds of Landes were a unique group of shepherds in the Landes region of southwestern France, […]
“Universe 25” Experiment, One of the Most Disturbing Studies in the History of Science by John B. Calhoun
This post was originally published on this siteJohn B. Calhoun was an American ethologist and behavioral researcher who is most famous for his “Universe 25” […]
20 Vintage Photographs of Pit Ponies From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePit ponies, also known as mining horses, were small breeds of horses or ponies used in underground coal […]
Robin Lee Graham, the 16-Year-Old That Sailed Around the World With His Cat in 1965
This post was originally published on this siteIn the summer of 1965, Robin Lee Graham set sail on a journey around the world at the […]
Billie Holiday and Mister the Dog
This post was originally published on this siteBillie Holiday’s voice and music are timeless, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of jazz and beyond. […]
28 Favorite Album Covers Featuring Dogs on Them
This post was originally published on this siteDogs. They’re everywhere, maybe even in your own home. You might know them as ‘man’s best friend’, but […]