Footages of Pope Leo XIII, the Earliest-Born Person Recorded on Film
This post was originally published on this siteLeo XIII was the Pope when the motion picture camera was invented, and it wasn’t too long before […]
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Nirvana Bassist Krist Novaselic Kissing Dave Grohl and Kurt Cobain at the End of SNL in 1992
This post was originally published on this siteNirvana performed “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Territorial Pissings” on Saturday Night Live on January 11, 1992. But […]
Behind the Scenes Footage of David Byrne Practicing His Dance Moves for “Stop Making Sense” in 1983
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1984, Talking Heads delivered Stop Making Sense. Between frontman David Byrne’s iconic big suit, some suitably zany […]
Let’s Dance the Letkiss, the Scandinavian Bunny Hop Dance From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Letkiss is a 1960s novelty dance based on the Bunny Hop from a decade earlier. In the […]
Rare Footage of Early Nirvana Rehearsing at Krist Novoselic’s Mother’s House in Aberdeen, Washington, 1988
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a rare thing to catch a band before they were famous – especially when the band is […]
Toast and Water – Mrs. Beeton’s Every Day Cookery, 1861
This post was originally published on this siteToast Water? Really? Or more accurately ‘Toast-and-Water’, as Isabella Beeton put it. Like coddled egg, it’s one of […]
Funny Clip of Charles Barkley and Nirvana Doing a Promo Rehearsal for Saturday Night Live, 1993
This post was originally published on this sitePop culture, capitalism, and entertainment in the 1990s created unanticipated and strange fellow travelers. In this clip of […]
“It’s a Bird”, 1930 Stop-Motion Film About a Bird That Likes to Devour Car Parts
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the strangest cartoon with an automotive theme you’ll ever see. From the delightfully demented mind of comedian […]
Karateci Kız (Karate Girl) From 1973, the Worst Movie Death Scene Ever
This post was originally published on this siteKarateci Kız (Karate Girl in English) is a 1973 Turkish martial arts film. Directed by Orhan Aksoy, the […]
Who Else Desperately Wanted This Belt Racer Toy From the Early 1980s?
This post was originally published on this siteThe Belt Racer was a popular toy from the 1980s produced by Kusan, a company known for its […]
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 […]
Rare Footage of 11-Year-Old Prince in 1970 Found in News Station Archives
This post was originally published on this siteApril 1970, an 11-year-old Prince can be seen, filmed commentating on the educator strike. This video was recorded […]
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 […]
Marilyn Monroe Blowing a Kiss at the Camera, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe blowing a kiss for the camera upon arriving at Idlewild Airport to work on the film, […]
1972 Volkswagen Beetle Commercial – “Floating Beetle”
This post was originally published on this siteEver heard of a floating Beetle? Well, the original VW Beetle could indeed float on water for a […]
Swing Dancing at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThere is a remarkable bit of film, taken some time in 1939 or 1940, from the New York […]
Birth of the Pearl (1903)
This post was originally published on this siteFilmed on June 14, 1901 on the rooftop of the Biograph New York City studio and released in […]
In 1989, a Pilot Landing an Interflug IL-62 on a Field So It Can Be Placed at the Museum Nearby
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ilyushin IL-62 is a long range Russian built four engine jet aircraft that saw service with airlines […]
Watch Dolly Parton and Patti LaBelle Playing Music With Their Acrylic Nails in 1987
This post was originally published on this siteDolly Parton and Patti LaBelle are legendary musicians with successful careers and powerful voices. Dolly Parton, a country […]
Streaking Incident at the 1974 Oscars
This post was originally published on this siteOn April 2, 1974, Robert Opel apparently posed as a journalist to gain entry to the stage at […]
This ‘Device’ That Was Created Aiming to Develop Baby Leg Muscles From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThis newsreel established by the Associated Press from April 18, 1940, boasting of a product to keep babies […]
Jumping on Eggs Without Breaking Them, 1974
This post was originally published on this siteTony McKay, the man who claims he can jump on hen’s eggs and human noses without breaking them:
Kids React to Meeting Their New Good Looking Teachers on Candid Camera, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s common for kids to have crushes on their teachers. Crushes can be healthy and positive. Students might […]
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 […]
The Moment Winston Churchill Loses His Swimming Trucks on a Waterslide, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteWinston Churchill’s swimming trunks come off when he dives headfirst down water slide is revealed in a colorized […]