The Futurliners and the General Motors’ Parade of Progress
This post was originally published on this siteThe GM Futurliners were a group of custom vehicles, styled in the 1940s by Harley Earl for General […]
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Marcela and Elisa: Incredible Story of the First Same-Sex Marriage Took Place in Spain, 1901
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough gay marriage was only legalized in Spain in 2005, two women, Marcela Gracia Ibeas and Elisa Sánchez […]
The Hyde Park Dog’s Cemetery: The Final Resting Place to 300 Victorian-Era Pets Hides Inside the City Park
This post was originally published on this siteTouching inscriptions to departed pets still mark the burial spots for hundreds of beloved animal companions buried between […]
The Best Reason to Brush Your Teeth: Whiskey Flavored Toothpaste, ca. 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteInvented by Don Poynter, these novelty toothpastes really did contain a small amount of their corresponding flavors (Scotch, […]
A Group of Princess Diana Lookalikes Line Up to Meet Prince Charles During His Visit to New Zealand, 1981
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1981, a group of Princess Diana lookalikes were photographed and presented with the opportunity to meet Prince […]
Many of the Dentures in the 18th and 19th Centuries Were Made From the Teeth of Dead Soldiers at Waterloo
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough our modern technology allows for comfort and easy-to-use dentures, this was not always the case. Original dentures […]
1969 Buick Century Cruiser: The Concept Car That Believed You Only Live Twice
This post was originally published on this siteSomeday you will be able to drive a superhighway, turn the controls over to a guidance system, and […]
Titanic Interior: 20 Amazing Vintage Photos That Show Suites and Staterooms of the First Class the RMS Titanic
This post was originally published on this siteReflecting the White Star Line’s reputation for superior comfort and luxury, the RMS Titanic had extensive facilities for […]
May 1, 1952: Mr. Potato Head Was "Born", And It Was the First Toy Advertised on Television
This post was originally published on this siteMr. Potato Head is an American toy consisting of a plastic model of a potato which can be […]
Amazing Photos of Church of Saint George, 13th Century Church Carved Out of the Rock in Lalibela, Ethiopia
This post was originally published on this siteThe Church of Saint George (Amharic: Bete Giyorgis) is one of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches in Lalibela, a […]
Meet the Women of the Anti-Flirt Club in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIf the Anti-Flirt activists of the early 20th century had gotten their way, cheeky advances and drive-by flirting […]
April 28, 1988: The Roof of an Aloha Airlines Jet Ripped Off in Mid-Air at 24,000 Feet, But the Plane Still Managed to Land Safely!
This post was originally published on this siteIt was just another routine inter-island flight when an Aloha Airlines jet took off from Hilo, bound for […]
April 26, 1884: This Is Believed to Be the First Known Photograph of a Tornado
This post was originally published on this siteStereograph view of a tornado as it passed just northwest of Garnett on April 26, 1884 in Anderson […]
20 Haunting Images by Russian Photographer Showing the True Scale of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
This post was originally published on this siteIgor Kostin (1936–2015) was one of the five photographers in the world to take pictures of the Chernobyl […]
34 Candid Color Photographs of Queen’s First Visit to Japan in 1975
This post was originally published on this siteIn the spring of 1975 Queen set foot as a band for the first time in Japan much […]
The Bizarre Story of Oskar Kokoschka and His Life-Size Alma Mahler Doll
This post was originally published on this siteAlma Mahler (1879–1964) was a Viennese socialite and arts patron whose infamous romantic life inspired composers, painters, and […]
In 1956 Elvis Presley Got a Polio Vaccination on National TV
This post was originally published on this siteOn October 28, 1956, Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll” got a polio vaccine on TV. […]
The First Street Fight Ever Recorded on Film, North England, 1901
This post was originally published on this siteTwo workers at the Pendlebury Colliery, North England make a few animated gestures with their arms. One raising […]
Human Torpedo in Use by the Israeli Commando Unit, 1967
This post was originally published on this siteHuman torpedoes or manned torpedoes are a type of diver propulsion vehicle on which the diver rides, generally […]
In the Victorian Era, These Strange Mortsafes Were Contraptions Designed to Protect Graves From Disturbance
This post was originally published on this siteIn early 19th century, grave robbing became a growing concern, especially in Scotland, as robbers used to steal […]
April 18, 1930: BBC Reported There Was No News, Then Played Out With Piano Music
This post was originally published on this siteOn April 18, 1930, at 8:45 p.m., people all over Britain settled in to catch the BBC News […]
American Dream Car: The World’s Longest Limo That Has a Jacuzzi and a Helipad
This post was originally published on this siteEven if you don’t know car customizer Jay Ohrberg’s name, you probably know his work. Ohrberg has made […]
French World War I Soldier’s Bedroom Untouched for Over 100 Years
This post was originally published on this siteFrench World War I soldier Hubert Rochereau died in an English field ambulance on April 26, 1918 a […]
10 Breathtaking Portraits of Sioux Indian and Activist Zitkala Sa Taken by Gertrude Kasebier From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEarly female photographer Gertrude Käsebier broke new ground with her work, as did Native writer and Sioux Indian […]
Burke & Hare Murder Dolls: The Mystery of the Miniature Edinburgh Coffins
This post was originally published on this siteIn late June 1836, a group of boys headed out to the north-east slopes of Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat […]