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 […]
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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 […]
The Story Behind the 1998 Pizza Hut Commercial That Feature Former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev
This post was originally published on this siteMikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, was featured in a 1998 television advertisement for Pizza […]
Did You Know: In the 1930s, Golf Fans Could Race to Get the Winner’s Golf Ball?
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a bizarre tradition that you probably never knew existed. Shaking hands after you play and wearing smart […]
Blindfolded Boxing, the New Sport of 1949
This post was originally published on this siteRome, and the craziest sport of all time, blindfold boxing. Contestants entered the ring four at a time, […]
In 1985, Swedish Poodle Rockers Singing “Give a Helpin’ Hand” for Charitable Purposes
This post was originally published on this siteBack in the 1980s, it was fashionable for musicians to get together to create a charity single 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 […]
Demonstration of Artificial Arms at Blackrock Special Hospital, 1921
This post was originally published on this siteAn item about the versatility and mobility of artificial arms at Blackrock Special Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, 1921. […]
Steve Martin Shows His Juggling Skills on His First TV Appearance in 1968
This post was originally published on this siteThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was an American comedy and variety show television series hosted by the Smothers […]
Watch Darlene Love Revisiting Her “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)” Hit on Letterman in December 1986
This post was originally published on this siteFor nearly 30 years straight (1986–2014), Darlene Love would appear on Letterman every year to perform her 1963 […]
The Pepsi Challenge Was One of the Most Iconic Marketing Campaigns of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWhich cola brand do you prefer? This was the question on everyone’s mind during the nationwide Pepsi Challenge. […]
Railway Curiosities: How Quarry Workers in North Wales Returned Home From Work in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1935, quarry workers in Port Madoc, North Wales used a unique device to ride the rails when […]