This Macabre Hat Belonged to a Traveling “Dentist” in London in the Early 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThis cap belonged to a street “dentist” or tooth puller in London from between the 1820s and 1850s. […]
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Marble Sculptures of the Left Forearms Made From Queen Victoria’s Babies
This post was originally published on this siteThe royal children spent many happy times at Osborne and we can still see objects relating to their […]
Self Portrait as a Drowned Man, the First Staged Photograph in 1840
This post was originally published on this siteWhen photographs first appeared a century and a half ago, people were astonished by their mirror-like fidelity. Early […]
Could This be the 19th-Century Batman?
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo was taken in 1892 in New York. It is an image of Bill Smith. He was […]
1958 Colt Economy 375cc, an Unsuccessful US Made Two-Seater Microcar
This post was originally published on this siteOne of many unsuccessful attempts at producing a low-cost car for local transportation. This one is by Colt […]
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 […]
Teenagers Cramming into a VW Beetle, 1964
This post was originally published on this siteWith the silly season upon us again a group Laudra Vista Junior High students from Fullerton, California, try […]
Portraits of Boxer Fred Bretonnel in 1920 at the Age of 15 and in 1928 at the Age of 23
This post was originally published on this siteBoxer Fred Bretonnel in 1920 at the age of 15 and in 1928 at the age of 23. […]
$10 Photo of a Young Old West Outlaw Jesse James From eBay Turned Out to Be Worth Over $2 Million
This post was originally published on this siteA collector hit the jackpot when a photograph he picked up on eBay for just $10 turned out […]
Aviary: The Haunting Bird People by Sara Angelucci
This post was originally published on this siteEmbracing the superimposed style that is a current favorite among photographers, Aviary by Sara Angelucci, an artist based […]
Cutis Laxa, an Extremely Rare Connective Tissue Disorder, 1907
This post was originally published on this siteDermatochalasia, also known as cutis laxa, is distinct from the more common Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, but displays many of […]
Intriguing Portrait of a Woman with Unusual Hair Growth, ca. 1896
This post was originally published on this siteA woman with hair growing between her shoulder blades. Her condition was probably due to naevus pilosus, aka […]
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 […]
Liam Gallagher of Oasis Smoking a Cigarette on an Airplane, 1995
This post was originally published on this site “It’s a crazy situation But all I need are…” This shot of Liam Gallagher smoking on board […]
Found Photographs Capture the Unexpected Role Cigarettes Play in Chinese Weddings in the 1980s and 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteCigarettes played an unexpected role in Chinese weddings in the 1980s and 1990s. As a token of appreciation, […]
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 […]
Behold These Airplanes Flying Low Over Hong Kong in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteHong Kong’s Kai Tak airport has a special place in aviation history and memories. It was located in […]
Stefan Sigmond Smoked 800 Filter-Tipped Western Cigarettes in Less Than Six Minutes in 1996
This post was originally published on this siteA 29-year-old Transylvanian with a death wish or a drive for fame tried to get a smoking feat […]
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:
Vintage Photographs of Alice Cooper Posing With His Snakes From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAlice Cooper has been using snakes in the show for thirty years with few problems, until a show […]
Amazing Optical Illusion Skull Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteOptical illusion skull postcards were incredibly popular in the early 1900s in Europe. They were Vanitas or Memento […]
In the 1990s, Kim Jong Un and His Father Used Fake Brazilian Passports to Apply for Visas to Western Countries
This post was originally published on this siteNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his late father Kim Jong Il used fraudulently obtained Brazilian passports […]
Cause of Deaths in London in 1632
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early 17th century, several factors contributed to mortality rates in London. Many medical practitioners of the […]
Energy Predictions for 2022 From 1922
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1922, the popular English novelist Walter Lionel George (1882–1926) sat down and put his mind to envisioning […]