The Cardiff Giant, One of the Most Famous Archaeological Hoaxes in American History
This post was originally published on this siteThe Cardiff Giant was a 10-foot-tall (3.0 m) gypsum statue that became one of the most famous archaeological […]
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Frank Zappa Responded Brilliantly to Joe Pyne on His Talk Show in 1966
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1966, Frank Zappa appeared on The Joe Pyne Show, a confrontation-style talk show known for its aggressive […]
22 Funny “Hospital” Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the very early 20th century, the “patent medicine” industry was still booming. Companies like Smith’s Bile Beans […]
In 1964, Bob Uecker and Bob Gibson Are Both Fined by the Cardinals for Holding Hands for the Team Picture
This post was originally published on this siteBob Gibson and Bob Uecker holding hands in the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals team photo. The prank initiated […]
Paul Newman Eating Ice Cream With a Cat on His Shoulder at the Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteThese photos were taken at the Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles in 1956. The humor, of course, […]
Funny Portraits of the Marx Brothers in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Marx Brothers were an American comedy troupe who achieved success in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in 14 […]
The Charm of the Past: Humorous Novelty Snaps of Yesteryear
This post was originally published on this siteWhile we often think of our ancestors as stern and humorless due to the stiff poses in early […]
40 Funny Photos of Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance in “Chris’s New Year’s Eve Party” (1962)
This post was originally published on this siteLucille Ball and Vivian Vance in “Chris’s New Year’s Eve Party” (1962), the fourteenth episode of the first […]
50 Candid Photographs of Metallica at Their Headquarters “MetalliMansion” From 1983 Through 1986
This post was originally published on this siteThe “MetalliMansion” is the legendary nickname for a rented house at 3132 Carlson Boulevard in El Cerrito, California, […]
Amazing Photos From The Beatles Christmas Show of 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe Beatles’ Christmas Show of 1963 was a grand variety production conceived by their manager, Brian Epstein, who […]
The Appearance of Pink Christmas Trees in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1950s and 1960s, American culture was obsessed with the future, science, and progress. Traditional green trees […]
Portraits of Steven Spielberg Posing With E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in 1982
This post was originally published on this siteSteven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is one of his most personal films, inspired by the loneliness he […]
Rare Polaroids of Steve Buscemi in Drag on the Set of “Somebody to Love” (1994)
This post was originally published on this siteSomebody to Love, directed by Alexandre Rockwell, is a romantic drama that explores the intertwined lives of struggling […]
Behind the Scenes Photos of Andy Warhol and Truman Capote During a Photoshoot for High Times Magazine, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteIn December of 1978, Andy Warhol and his good friend and collaborator Truman Capote appeared on the cover […]
45 Snapshots of People Having Fun at the Beach From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, people at the beach adhered to strict social norms of modesty and decorum, […]
Harry Delf Posing Outside a Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, ca. 1915
This post was originally published on this siteFour photographs of actor and comedian Harry Delf, aged about twenty-three, wearing a bellhop costume for a vaudeville […]
45 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos of Tim Curry Becoming Pennywise for the ABC Miniseries “It” (1990)
This post was originally published on this siteIt (also known as Stephen King’s IT) is a 1990 ABC two-part psychological horror drama miniseries directed by […]
Who Is Old Enough and Seen or Heard of the Infamous Max Headroom Incident?
This post was originally published on this siteThe Max Headroom signal hijacking (also known as the Max Headroom incident) was a hijacking of the television […]
In 1976, the Sex Pistols Recreated The Beatles’ Iconic “Please Please Me” Album Cover at EMI House, London
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1976, the Sex Pistols – the notorious British punk band that helped ignite the punk movement – […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs From a 1960 Costume Contest and Halloween Party Somewhere in Los Angeles
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare photos from a 1960 Halloween party and costume contest in Los Angeles, captured by LIFE photographer […]
In 1889, Tit-Bits Magazine Ran a Competition Asking Its Single Female Readers to Answer the Question, “Why Am I A Spinster?”
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1889, Victorian London saw the popular magazine Tit-Bits launch a daring contest that captured the imagination of […]
Behind the Scenes Photos of Queen During the Shooting of the “I Want to Break Free” Music Video, 1984
This post was originally published on this siteQueen’s 1984 music video for “I Want to Break Free” is one of the most memorable and iconic […]
30 Fascinating Vintage Snaps of People Dressing in DIY Robot Costumes for Halloween From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRobot costumes have a rich history for Halloween, particularly becoming a popular DIY and cultural phenomenon starting in […]
26 Funny Portraits of Groucho Marx in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteJulius Henry “Groucho” Marx (/October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and […]
Dolly Parton and Hulk Hogan on “Dolly” (Episode: “He’s Got a Headlock on My Heart”) in 1987
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1987, Dolly Parton welcomed Hulk Hogan as a special guest on her short-lived variety series Dolly (ABC, […]