This is the Only Hornsby Steam Crawler Tractor Ever Built, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis steam-powered tractor has been in Canada since it was shipped as a new machine from England in […]
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July 16, 1935: The World’s First Parking Meters Were Installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 16, 1935, the world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City. It was invented by […]
Automobiles Being Shipped by Barge in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteNearly a century ago, the automobile was coming into vogue as a common means of transportation for the […]
July 13, 1923: Roy Chapman Andrews Discovered the First Recognized Dinosaur Eggs in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia
This post was originally published on this siteOn July 13, 1923, American explorer, adventurer, and paleontologist, Roy Chapman Andrews, was the first person in the […]
Freddie Mercury Once Refused to Meet Prince Charles, Princess Diana at Live Aid in 1985
This post was originally published on this siteFreddie Mercury did not want to meet Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Live Aid despite having […]
Historical Photographs of Christ the Redeemer Statue Under Construction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This post was originally published on this siteChrist the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by […]
On the French Island of Ile de Ré, Donkeys Are Traditionally Dressed in Fashionable Trousers
This post was originally published on this siteIn the past, donkeys were frequently used for agricultural work, collecting kelp from the coast, harvesting salt or […]
Graf Zeppelin Passing Over Wembley Stadium During the 1930 FA Cup Final
This post was originally published on this siteIt was on Saturday April 26, 1930 that the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin cruised over Wembley Stadium during […]
Princeton University Students Photographed After a Brutal Snowball Fight in 1892
This post was originally published on this siteFreshmen of the Princeton University class of 1895 pose for a solemn portrait after a freshman-sophomore snowball fight […]
The Last Known Photos of Laurel and Hardy Together, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteThese are the last photos taken of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy together. They were shot by a […]
The 1966 365 P Berlinetta Speciale, Ferrari’s Only 3-Seater
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ferrari 365 P Berlinetta Speciale (also commonly referred to as the Berlinetta Tre-posti) was a concept sports […]
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 […]
The First Horror Movie Ever Made: “The House of the Devil” (1896) by Georges Méliès
This post was originally published on this siteThe House of the Devil (French: Le Manoir du diable), released in the United States as The Haunted […]
The Selfie King: 10 of the Best Self-Portraits Taken by Nassereddin Shah From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn Iran, selfie photos date back to the Qajar era, when the famed Qajar king Nasseredin Shah (1821–1896), […]
That Time Debbie Harry Wore Marilyn Monroe’s Dress to Burn Down Her Kitchen, and Also Burnt Monroe’s Dress
This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry’s famous “cooking” photoshoot by Chris Stein in their 17th Street kitchen after they’d returned from tour […]
Pop Stars From Liverpool, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteBrian Epstein pictured with some of the groups he manages on June 18, 1963. These are three of […]
25 Rarely Seen Photos of a Young Cyndi Lauper With Her Band Blue Angel From the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteCyndi Lauper was born on June 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Catholic family. She […]
1925 Peugeot Motor-Boat Car
This post was originally published on this siteThe Peugeot motor-boat car, created in 1925, wasn’t a true amphibious vehicle but rather a promotional show car […]
Early Soviet Sweet Wrappers
This post was originally published on this siteA series of early-Soviet sweetie wrappers decorated with folkloristic representations of a few of the many ethnicities inhabiting […]
Norman Rockwell’s Reference Photos for His Famous Paintings
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City-born Norman Rockwell worked as an artist and illustrator, and became famous for his powerful reflections […]
The Great Bed of Ware, One of the Most Beautiful Works of Furniture Ever Produced
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Bed of Ware is not only a beautifully carved piece of historical furniture, but the giant […]
Ringo Starr With His New Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl Kit, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1963, Ringo Starr played a Ludwig drum kit for the first time. The show was […]
June 19, 1944: Lena, 40-Pound Foxhound, and Her Family of 23 Pups Set a New Dogdom Litter Record
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 19, 1944, W.N. Ely’s American foxhound, Lena, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, gave birth to 23 healthy puppies. […]
1953 Humes High School Yearbook Pages Signed by Elvis Presley
This post was originally published on this siteElvis’ portrait, from his 1953 Humes High School yearbook, shows him to have a split curl in the […]
Thousands of Unsold Ford Mavericks Being Stored in the SubTropolis Caves in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1970s, Ford Motor Company produced the Maverick, a compact car marketed as an affordable and […]