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RARE HISTORICAL PHOTOS CAPTURING A UNIQUE MOMENT IN TIME

By: Deborah Hughes | Last updated: Apr 29, 2022

Originally Published on pastchronicles.com and repurposed with permissions




Photographs often serve as a visual memory bank. They have emotional and
sentimental significance. From the viewpoint of an artist, photography can
depict the world in a new light with a fresh perspective. Other times, it can
perfectly capture a pivotal memory or moment of historical significance.

Above all else, photographs help us record events for later review. They help
connect the past to our present and future. We hope that the historical gallery
we have prepared for you today will help you learn something new and feel more
connected to history.


1. ANNIE EDSON TAYLOR AND HER NIAGARA FALLS JOURNEY

Annie Edson Taylor had planned to make a fortune via a one-of-a-kind PR stunt.
She intended to take a barrel ride over Niagara Falls on her birthday (October
24, 1901). She had a watertight, cushioned barrel specially made for her. As a
test, she sent a barrel over the falls with a cat inside. Much to her pleasure
and the cat’s happiness, the feline survived the journey.

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So, on that 24th day of October, the 63-year-old retired teacher got into the
barrel with the help of her companions and secured the lid. She began her
adventure just above the falls. After she journeyed down the waterfall, she was
met by an awaiting boat. Thankfully, Annie Edson Taylor was discovered alive and
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2. CIGARETTES BOUGHT FROM A HOSPITAL BED IN THE 1950S

Prior to the Surgeon General’s message connecting tobacco use to a variety of
illnesses, the medical community did not consider smoking to be a bad. In fact,
it was considered to soothe a worried person, suppress appetites, and generally
be beneficial.

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As absurd and counter-productive as it may seem, hospital patients could
purchase packs from their hospital beds during this time. They could even use
them in their hospital rooms if they wanted to!

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3. A MANUALLY OPERATED TRAFFIC CONTROL MACHINE, IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA,
IN 1922

Cars began getting into fender-benders shortly after the automobile was
introduced into the streets. It became apparent immediately that laws and
procedures were required to ensure that individuals did not drive their vehicles
into other cars, people, or structures.

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Motorists started using signals to know when to halt and when to continue
through a junction. Before electric traffic signals, the only alternative was to
have manual signals, such as the one seen in the photograph above. A traffic
stop operator had to manually change the sign from “stop” to “go.”

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4. A MAN ON TOP OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE DURING ITS CONSTRUCTION

Building the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco required a lot of bravery.
There was an unspoken rule in the 1930s about high-steel bridge building
projects like this one. Engineers should anticipate one employee incident for
every $1 million spent. The $35 million Golden Gate Bridge, on the other hand,
had a stellar safety record, with just 11 incidents.

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At least 19 individuals are said to have been saved thanks to a huge net hanging
underneath the construction site. The bridge employees’ survival rate is a
marvel of forethought.

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5. THE HISTORIC U.S. ROUTE 50 (THE LONELIEST ROAD IN AMERICA)

While looking at this photograph, it is easy to see why Route 50 is referred to
as “The Loneliest Road in America.” From West Sacramento in California all the
way to Ocean City in Maryland (a distance of about 3,073 miles), the roadway
traverses vast swaths of barren, arid terrain. 

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When Life magazine published its July 1986 edition, the road was dubbed as “The
Loneliest Road in America.” Since then, the name has gained popularity, and the
state of Nevada has adopted it as a marketing slogan for the road. According to
the publication, there are “no places of interest” along the path.

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6. WOMEN DELIVERING WATER WHILE MEN WERE OVERSEAS

As the first global struggle was happening throughout Europe, women began to
take up tasks that had previously been filled by males. This included anything
from working in factories to transporting large blocks of ice to the front
lines. The need for this kind of work existed even before refrigerators were
widely available.

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Delivery workers would transport huge blocks of ice around the country on carts
and in motor vehicles. The ladies in this photograph delivered ice from their
distributor to houses across Manhattan. Folks would use these ice blocks to cool
down meals. As refrigerators and freezers grew more common, the company
gradually went out of business.

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7. ROBERT WADLOW'S HEIGHT COMPARED TO THE HUGE SHAQUILLE O'NEAL (7' 1")

You probably know who Big Shaq is. Yes, he is a huge basketball player. A wax
replica of Robert Wadlow, which is on display in a museum, is seen in the
photograph below. The real-life basketball star Shaquille O’Neal stands next to
it to provide some perspective on how tall Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in the
world, truly was.

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With a height of 7’1”, O’Neal is not accustomed to looking up to anybody.
However, it is clear from the photo that Shaq is almost two feet shorter than
Wadlow at his highest point, which is almost 9 feet tall.

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8. YODA WITH HIS SCULPTOR, STUART FREEBORN

Everyone who watched Episode V fell in love with Yoda, the funny, little
creature on Dagobah who also happens to be the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy.
However, if the original version of Yoda had made it to the screen, the film may
not have been as successful. The original plan for Yoda was to teach a costumed
monkey to move around the set instead of using a puppet.

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Several team members who worked on 2001: A Space Odyssey years before objected
to the concept. Actors had to be recruited to represent the primates since they
were tough to properly manage. The character we know and love today was created
with the help of makeup artist, Stuart Freeborn. Freeborn made the model of Yoda
based off himself and Ralph McQuarrie’s concept art.

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9. ALICE EASTWOOD STANDING AT A RUPTURE IN 1906

The 1906 quake of San Francisco left a visible gap all along the San Andreas
Fault line, which can still be seen today. Located between the North American
Plate and the Pacific Plate, the San Andreas Fault is among the most known
active faults on the planet. It was named so after the San Andreas Lake that was
formed as a result of the fault, which was discovered in 1895 by geologist
Andrew Lawson of the University of California, Berkeley.

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After the 1906 quake, Professor Lawson established that the fault line ran down
to the southern portion of California, which he named the “California Fault
Line.” Immediately after this natural occurrence, the fault line could be
clearly seen, as shown in this picture.

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10. THE MONOWHEEL (DYNASPHERE) FROM THE 1930S

This bizarre vehicle was based on a design by Leonardo da Vinci. The concept for
this wheel, popularly known as a monowheel, was patented in 1930 by a British
inventor called Dr. J. A. Purves, who based his design on Da Vinci’s drawing.
Purves was so sure that his monowheel would be the next great thing in the
automobile world that he even wrote an article about it in the journal “Popular
Mechanics.”

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The monowheel ran well, but it had a major weakness when it came to braking and
accelerating. The design would cause the driver’s carriage to spin around the
wheel, similar to when a hamster stops abruptly on a hamster wheel. It
definitely had some design issues to fix!

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11. ARTIST BOB ROSS FEEDING A BABY RACCOON

Bob Ross was not a pet owner. This soft-spoken artist was a liberal thinker who
loved out-of-the-box creatures. At times, Ross would bring home small, furry
buddies. He especially loved rehabilitating wild newborn animals.

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Bob Ross went back to his youth and urged his audience to take care of their
furry little pets, recalling his experience trying to milk an alligator in the
family bathtub and taking care of an armadillo in his bedroom. Weird right? When
he eventually bought his own house, he converted his backyard into an animal
rescue facility.

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12. STYLISH STUDENTS AT THE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY (1926)

These elegant Cambridge gentlemen were members of a fraternity of academics who
attended one of the world’s most renowned universities. Even though Cambridge
students were very studious, it didn’t mean they didn’t know how to have a good
time.

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There was a secret organization on campus at the time called the “Alpine
Society,” which only permitted members to join if they could get over the
college’s gates at night. Can you imagine attempting to climb a fence in these
trousers at any hour of the day? They must have been experts in gate climbing.

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13. DAD AND DAUGHTER RIDE PENNY-FARTHINGS IN THE 1930S

Penny-farthing bikes were already outdated when this picture was taken in the
1930s. The penny-farthing cycles were popular in the 1870s and 1880s until the
advent of contemporary bicycle design. They were distinguished by their
oversized front wheel and relatively small rear wheel. This type of bike gets
its unusual name from British coinage.

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Like the wheels on this bicycle, the penny is considerably bigger than the
farthing. We can only presume that the father and daughter in this picture were
having fun with an old-fashioned toy since the penny-farthing bike had been
replaced by the conventional bicycle at the time this photograph was taken.

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14. THE KNOCK-UP PROFESSION OF THE 1920S

We now use alarm clocks or mobile phone alarms to get us up in the morning, but
folks needed to be on time for work before these devices were created. Those who
worked as “knocker-uppers” could be found in most major industrial cities.
Knocker-uppers walked about with long sticks, knocking on bedroom windows to
ensure that their clients’ workers got out of bed on time.

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Knocker-uppers were paid a few pennies each week from their customers, with an
additional monetary incentive if they remained at the window, persistently
knocking until they were sure the person was up and ready to start their day.

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15. COWBOYS ENJOYING A SALOON IN TASCOSA, TEXAS

It is quite uncommon to find an image like this one depicting cowboys enjoying
themselves in a bar and playing cards. The one thing you’ll notice as soon as
you see these cowboys is how different they appear from what you see on TV. The
hats these guys are wearing aren’t super stylish, but rather they are tall hats
that provide ventilation to keep their heads cool.

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Additionally, all the riders are wearing chaps to protect their legs when horse
riding. Although most people think that a cowboy should look like Clint Eastwood
and Lee Van Cleef, this picture clearly depicts a typical cowboy.

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16. LITTLE GIRL HUGS THE CRUFTS DOG SHOW CHAMPION IN BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, 1935

Bloodhounds, such as Leo, a six-time champion shown in this photograph, are
often employed by helpful services to locate lost or missing individuals and
other people of interest. Hounds are excellent for this job since they have an
inherent drive for tracking and a keen sense for even small things.

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Humans have been using hounds to find people since the Middle Ages. Hounds are
believed to be descended from those dogs kept and raised in the Belgian Abbey of
Saint-Hubert. In this 1935 photograph, Leo seems to be as lovable as he can be.
He enjoys receiving embraces from his human friends.

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17. EUROPEAN ROYALTY IN LONDON IN 1910

Nine reigning monarchs were present during King Edward VII’s burial in 1910.
Thankfully, someone saw this as a wonderful picture opportunity and collected
the monarchs for this historical image, possibly the only photograph of all nine
kings in existence. In the back row, from left to right: King Haakon VII of
Norway, Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria, King Manuel II from Portugal and the
Algarve, Kaiser Wilhelm II from Germany and Prussia, King George I from Greece,
and King Albert I from Belgium.

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In the front low, seated from left to right are King Alfonso XIII from Spain,
King George V from the United Kingdom, and King Frederick VIII from Denmark.

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18. MARK TWAIN, A CELEBRATED NOVELIST, ESSAYIST, LECTURER, AND HUMORIST (1909)

Samuel Langhorne Clemens grew up on the Mississippi River’s banks and spent his
adolescence and early adulthood working on riverboats, where he wrote several of
his novels. Even his pen name, Mark Twain, was derived from a riverside phrase
that refers to a river depth of two fathoms or deeper. He even chose the
Mississippi River as the setting for his most renowned literary masterpiece, The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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Twain was a writer, essayist, lecturer, and humorist who was renowned for works
such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, A Connecticut Yankee in King Authors’
Court, and The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. He was also a
comedian and speaker. Mark Twain was born in 1835, only a few months after the
arrival of Halley’s Comet, and he was fond of joking that he had come in with
the comet and would go out with it as well. His life ended in 1910, the day
after the comet made its appearance.

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19. THE ART OF MAYAN ASTRONOMY SEEN IN THE CHICHEN ITZA KUKULCAN TEMPLE

The ancient Mayan people were excellent astronomers with sophisticated
techniques for estimating astronomical occurrences. They were sure to share
their astronomy knowledge with their future generations. The Mayans were also
great builders.

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It was common for them to merge their interests in astronomy and building, as
can be seen in the Chichen Itza Kukulcan Temple. When the sun’s rays illuminate
the pyramid during the spring equinox, a huge serpent-like image is seen between
the shadows. In this image, look towards the base of the temple to see the stone
snake head lit by the sun with a body leading up the staircase.

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20. THE OLDEST HARLEY-DAVIDSON BUILT IN 1903

Did you know that Harley-Davidson, America’s most famous motorcycle business,
had its start in a shed in Wisconsin? Well, this was when William Harley and the
Davidson brothers, Arthur and Walter, began manufacturing bikes in their spare
time. When Harley-Davidson was founded, numerous motorcycle start-up businesses
were emerging, but the quality and workmanship of the Harley-Davidson enabled it
to thrive during a period in which many rivals had to close their doors.

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The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is home to most of the firm’s bikes,
including this one. This important bike happens to be the first motorbike the
company manufactured in 1903 and remains on display to this day.

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21. THE ORIGINAL MOULIN ROUGE IN 1915

The Moulin Rouge, the capital’s first electrified structure, astonished
Parisians when it opened in 1885. The design was created by Adolphe Léon
Willette, who made the vivid electric-powered façade that would be permanently
connected with Paris. This picture of the Moulin Rouge came to be just shortly
before a historic blaze took down the building in 1915.

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Today, the structure was restored and serves as a monument to its entertainment
that has spanned more than 120 years. Over the decades. the Moulin Rouge has
constantly evolved to keep up with the ever-changing entertainment industry. The
Moulin Rouge has seen it all, from the cancan girls to cabaret to live music.
The theater draws over 600,000 people every year due to its popularity.

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22. DOLLY PARTON WITH HUSBAND CARL DEAN

Celebrity weddings nowadays may seem as if they were arranged by royalty, but
the Queen of Country met her spouse the old-fashioned way—at the laundromat.
Parton claims they met on their first day in Nashville in 1964, and they stayed
in touch for the next two years while her career took off.

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Carl, according to Parton, doesn’t even listen to her music. Instead, he prefers
British rock bands. “Maybe that’s the reason why they get along so well.” She
told Good Morning Britain in 2019 that her husband was into heavy rock and Led
Zeppelin. Although she emphasized that he did not truly dislike it, he did not
go out of his way to play her albums.

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23. AN OTTOMAN SUPPLY ABANDONED IN THE DESERT

T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a fascinating personality
to emerge from the early 1900s. Lawrence’s extensive understanding of tactics
served him well throughout his years spent working with his people.

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He helped them in methodically taking down Turkish advances. He and his forces
focused their efforts on Turkey’s Hejaz Railway in order to prevent food and
supplies from being sent across the region. All the trains that Lawrence and his
crew took over are still sitting in the middle of the desert.

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24. JACQUELINE AND JOHN F. KENNEDY

During the decade that Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy were married, they had to
deal with various challenges from politics to affairs. Although JFK’s most
well-known side relationship was with the blonde beauty, Marilyn Monroe, she was
just one of many women.

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However, while Jackie was allegedly informed about these transgressions, she did
not approach them in a confrontational manner. Instead, she was certain that he
would always come back to her side at the end of it all.

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25. COSTUMED ENTERTAINERS RIDING HORSES IN A 1920S HALLOWEEN EVENT

In the 1920s, people dressed up for Halloween in elaborate costumes, much as
they do now. They even dressed up their horses. As eerie as these figures seem,
it’s likely that they were part of a parade or perhaps a carnival, so there’s
nothing particularly eerie about them.

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That being said, if these costumed skeletons were just riding about in their
full regalia in the middle of the night, that would be a whole other story
altogether. Is it appropriate to bring this style back? This may be the perfect
costume if you have horses at your disposal.

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26. THE RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP GAS PRICES OF 1939

Imagine pulling up to the petrol station and using some spare coins on the
counter to fill up your entire tank. That was how life was in 1939. Obviously,
due to inflation, that’s not how things play out now. In 1939, 16 cents was
equivalent to $3.10 in current money, which is still reasonable, particularly if
you live in an area where gasoline consumes a significant portion of your
income.

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As inflation continued to rise throughout the twentieth century, gas prices
increased dramatically. By the 1970s, Americans were having difficulty not using
gas in their daily lives, something that must have been difficult to comprehend
for this gas station employee back in the 1930s.

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27. MARILYN MONROE ENTERTAINING THOUSANDS OF SOLDIERS (1954)

Following her marriage to New York Yankees baseball player, Joe DiMaggio in
California in January 1954, Marilyn Monroe and her new husband headed to Japan
for their honeymoon. While there, DiMaggio had to attend some baseball clinics,
and while doing so, he had to take a commercial flight to Korea. Monroe used
this time to amuse the U.S. personnel stationed there.

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After Monroe’s solo journey, she had more confidence in herself. After she had
all that experience traveling by herself, she felt successful. Due to the 10
performances she did in four days, she was convinced that she overcame her stage
trouble and felt like she could do it all.

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28. FUNNY REACTION OF YAKINI, A BABY GORILLA IN THE MELBOURNE ZOO

Take a look at this photo of Yakini responding to a stethoscope if you need any
more evidence that humans are comparable to apes. We’ve all been there. The
doctor uses their cold stethoscope, and it’s as if you’ve been transported to
Antarctica in a matter of seconds.

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Yakini, who was born in 1999 and grew up in the spotlight while living at
Melbourne’s Werribee Open Range Zoo, is now the group’s leader. According to his
caretaker, Kat Thompson, as Yakini grew older, it was only inevitable that he
would challenge his father for the role of the group leader. The situation
lasted many months, but it was a delicate one—more of a confrontation of wills
than of brawn. It’s wonderful to watch the natural circle of life.

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29. COMEDY DUO LAUREL AND HARDY

With an insane number of short and feature films under their belts, Laurel and
Hardy were some of the most popular comedic duos of the early twentieth century.
The duo’s last film performance was in 1951, but by 1954, the men’s careers were
all but gone. Hardy had a heart condition that year and dropped 150 pounds as a
result. He was also dealing with other illnesses.

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Hardy had a series of strokes a year after this picture was taken, leaving him
in a coma until his last day in August of 1957. Stan Laurel gave an interview
about their connection a week after his companion left us, and he spoke fondly
of his buddy.

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30. THE STEAM LINE KJ HENDERSON MOTORCYCLE OF 1930

It looks like a bike a superhero would ride, doesn’t it? The bike seems like it
would be a lot of fun to ride, but the 1930 Henderson Model KJ Streamline was
very unsuitable and difficult to operate. This conventional motorcycle looked
very similar to Triumph’s and Indian’s versions that were manufactured in the
early 1900s.

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That, of course, was due to these bikes being simpler to handle and cheaper to
manufacture. However, looking at this bike, one may admire the refined Art Deco
style. During the early stages of development, the bike’s curved panels were
shaped in the same manner as the Chrysler Airflow.

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31. CONRAD VEIDT AS GWYNPLAINE INSPIRING THE LOOK OF “THE JOKER”

The Man Who Laughs, a silent German Expressionist film by Paul Leni, is so
steeped in darkness that it’s frequently referred to as a scary movie rather
than a melodrama. Gwynplaine (Conrad Veidt), the star of a traveling carnival
show who was left with a perpetual smile as a result of an incident, is a
character everyone remembers in the film.

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His role in the film is remembered for being scary, yet it also served as an
influence for the Joker from DC‘s Batman. In the original concepts of the Joker,
we can see definite visual influence from Veidt, even down to his hairdo. Even
though the character’s personality has evolved throughout the years, the Joker
has always had a touch of The Man Who Laughs.

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32. ANTONIO LA CAVA AND HIS FAMOUS "IL BIBLIOMOTOCARRO"

It may be difficult to find a decent book if you don’t live in a big city, which
is why individuals like Antonio La Cava are so inspirational. Since 2003, this
retired teacher has driven his “Il Bibliomotocarro” throughout southern Italy,
delivering books to youngsters and adults alike. He plays an instrument to
announce his arrival, and then he allows everyone in the vicinity to look
through his books.

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When La Cava was asked why he does so, he said that reading should be enjoyable
rather than a chore. Reading indifference often begins in schools where it is
taught but not accompanied by affection, and La Cava wanted to flip the script.

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33. MODEL GOLDIE JAMISON CONKLIN OF THE SENECA NATIVE TRIBE

Conklin grew up on the Allegany Reserve in South Western New York where she was
a Seneca Native American tribe member. However, these photographs of the
gorgeous young lady led her from being a kid on a reservation to a full-time
model.

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This photograph of Conklin was taken as part of the Cattaraugus Cutlery Company
of Little Valley, New York’s marketing campaign for their “Indian Brand” blades.
Here she is depicted dressed in traditional headdresses and costumes for the
occasion. However, there isn’t much known about Conklin other than the fact that
she lived a relatively long life.

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34. WINTER IN LONDON (1950S)

England is not renowned for having excellent weather. Even when it is not
raining and cloudy, it is usually snowing outside. However, no amount of
unpleasant weather can deter the hardy Londoners from getting their work done.

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From the photograph, the gentleman is crossing the snow-covered Westminster
Bridge, which spans across the Thames River in the center of London. An iconic
London double-decker bus has just gone by, and in the distance, people can see
the renowned clock tower known as Big Ben keeping watch over them.

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35. ROBIN WILLIAMS AND HIS FANS OUTSIDE A SHELTER IN BOSTON (1988)

When Robin Williams wasn’t onstage or in front of the camera, he was giving back
to those who didn’t have nearly as much as he had. Aside from his role as one of
the presenters of Comic Relief, a program that raised millions of dollars for
those in need, Williams volunteered his own time to help individuals who were
homeless. Mayor Ray Flynn said that anytime Robin was in town, he could always
be counted on to come down and spend time with those who were less fortunate.

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As reported by CBS, Flynn said Williams went to both the Long Island Shelter and
a shelter for homeless people in Boston, in order to get them off the wintery
streets. He goes on to add that he was always “phenomenal.” Williams was
constantly entertaining the groups within the shelter as well as the staff.

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36. JOHN MATUSZAK TAKES ON THE ROLE OF SLOTH IN THE 1985 FILM "THE GOONIES"

Sloth, the huge, misshapen brother of the Fratelli’s, was one of the most
endearing characters in the 1985 film The Goonies. John Matuszak played the
role. However, the 6-foot-8, 280-pound NFL defensive lineman is most known for
his two Super Bowl victories with Oakland/Los Angeles.

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Makeup artists worked for hours to turn John Matuszak into the unique, Baby Ruth
bar-eating, and misunderstood monster. The audience empathizes with Sloth, who
was mistreated by his family. They cheer for him as he helped the Goonies in
locating the treasure.

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37. COLORIZED PHOTO OF THE GRAND DUCHESS ELIZABETH FEODOROVNA (1887)

Elizabeth Feodorovna was a royal from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. In 1884,
she married Sergei, a son of Alexander II, who was born on November 1, 1864. She
relocated to St. Petersburg in 1891 and converted to Russian Orthodoxy at that
time. After Sergei met his end in 1905, Elizabeth stopped eating meat, sold her
possessions, and started a convent to help the sick and aged of Moscow. She
gained no political favor because of this.

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In 1918, she was captured on Lenin’s orders and banished to Perm before being
relocated to Yekaterinburg and then Alapayevsk. She was then taken to an
abandoned iron mine, blindfolded, and marched to the bottom, where she took her
last breath.

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38. THE CHANGING SIZE OF THE DONUT HOLE

For all those who have ever wondered how the size of a donut hole has changed
over time, surprisingly this data was documented as seen in the historic image
below. Within 21 years, the hole in the center of a donut went from 1 ½ inches
to ⅜ inches in diameter.

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While having a diagram of this information is a bit peculiar, none of us will
probably complain about this decrease in size as less donut hole means more
donut. It is quite likely that the 1927 donut shape was truly meant for dunking
in a beverage; thus it has a larger donut hole for people to hold and dunk their
donuts easier.

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39. THE VOICE ACTORS BEHIND THE “PEANUTS” CHARACTERS

This unique image taken in the 1960s depicts the cast of the “Peanuts” running
their lines in a recording studio. The creator of the popular comic strip,
Charles Schultz, thought it was very important for his youthful characters to be
brought to life by actual child voices.

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All the characters were cast with children who were around the same age as what
their ages were in the comics. Cathy Steinberg who played Charlie Brown’s
younger sister Sally was just 4 years old when she was hired for the role.

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40. 1940S PRINCESS ELIZABETH AT THE AGE OF 14

While Queen Elizabeth II has been Queen of England for 70 years, there was a
time when she was only a princess. Here we see a rare photo of the well-known
princess at the young age of just 14 years old.

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As a teenager, Princess Elizabeth would stage pantomimes around Christmas time
in which the proceeds would go to purchasing yarn for uniforms per the Queen’s
Wool Fund. The princess appeared on her first radio broadcast in 1940 for BBC’s
Children’s Hour in which she addressed a child audience after blitzkrieg.

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41. THE 1930S VERSION OF LINKEDIN

Today, finding a job can be as simple as searching for positions on Google,
LinkedIn, Indeed, and other helpful job sites. In this historic photo, we see a
gentleman attempting to promote his experiences with a sign attached to him
during the time of economic uncertainty in the 1930s.

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October 1929 was rough on the stock market and American economy. This man
represents the millions of Americans who were directly affected by the economic
issues at the time and ended up out of work for months to come.

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42. BILL CLINTON’S CAT GETS CELEBRITY TREATMENT IN 1992

At the time of this photo, Bill Clinton was merely a governor of Arkansas before
becoming President of the United States in the following year. As a 1992
candidate, Clinton was bound to be in the limelight. However, here we see his
cat named Socks gaining popularity.

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Paparazzi were all over Socks the cat, attempting to snap the perfect image of
this future president’s feline. In 1993, Socks moved into the White House and
became quite the popular first pet. He even had his own video game and would
respond to written letters from kids at the time.

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43. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW OUTSIDE HIS “SUN EFFICIENT” WRITING HUT

Shaw composed the play for which he was most known while residing in “Shaw
Corner” in the Hertfordshire community of Ayot St. Lawrence. Even though he had
a study in his house with a Remington typewriter, Shaw did much of his writing
in the shed he called “London” at the foot of his yard. Aside from its
intriguing name, Shaw’s writing hut was built uniquely. It was designed to be
movable, so Shaw could position his window to the sun for as long as possible to
work in natural light.

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Mr. Shaw, according to an article in the 1932 Modern Mechanix magazine, had a
plan to have the light shining on him at all times as he worked. On his
property, he created a tiny hut on a turntable. When the morning sun changed, he
just pressed his shoulder against the side of the hut, causing the hut to rotate
and the relaxing rays to shine through at the proper angle through his window.
Mr. Shaw’s idea to keep the light shining on him was a basic health precaution
rather than an outlandish idea.

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44. JOHN LENNON WITH A SODA IN 1964

It was common knowledge that former Beatle John Lennon was a heavy user from the
late 1960s until his last days in 1980. This photo of Lennon with a Coca-Cola
bottle is a humorous innuendo.

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As a matter of fact, there were rumors that Lennon was planning on having
cosmetic surgery to fix a septum that had been damaged by his usage, but that
never materialized. It wasn’t only Lennon who was known for his usage. Stevie
Nicks of Fleetwood Mac was another musician in the industry with this nefarious
problem.

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45. YOUNG ANNA NICOLE SMITH AND HER AGED HUSBAND J. HOWARD (AN OIL TYCOON)

Their oddity goes without saying. When she met her future husband, an
86-year-old millionaire, Anna Nicole Smith was youthful and attractive. Anna
attempted to dismiss the reports of gold-digging as the pair insisted that they
were in love. However, their marriage was short-lived.

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Anna’s spouse lived until August 4, 1995, and her portion of the late husband’s
wealth became embroiled in a long court dispute. Not so long after her husband
left us, Anna Nicole Smith was reunited with him. She lost her life in her hotel
room in Hollywood, Florida in 2007.

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46. MATA HARI, THE DUTCH DANCER IN THE 1910S

Mata Hari was the stage name of the Dutch woman Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod.
Mata Hari was a Dutch dancer, and her beauty will go down in history. Many women
have tried to imitate her unique look for years to follow.

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Aside from her dancing, Mata Hari is also believed to have been involved in
espionage. Although she admitted to the French she worked as a German spy, no
records can confirm nor deny her involvement.

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47. FRANK LENTINI, THE THREE-LEGGED MAN

In 1889, Frank Lentini was born in Italy with three legs and four feet. This
genetic rarity is known as being born with a parasitic twin which is when twins
begin to develop during a pregnancy but do not separate.

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Due to his rare appearance, Frank Lentini began a career as a sideshow
entertainer under the name “The Great Lentini.” He would go on to perform with
the Ringling Brothers Circus as well as Barnum and Bailey.

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48. A RENDERING OF THE NEANDERTHALS

This historic image is a rendering of what Neanderthals may have looked like
according to the excavated material and other data found around 1920 by the
Field Museum of Natural History. 

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In recent studies, up to 3 percent of a modern human’s genetic code may be
linked to that of a neanderthal. The neanderthal DNA may affect certain traits
we have such as being a night owl, moodiness, as well as loneliness.

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49. CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES IN POLAND, 1946

This is quite the take on fake-it-til-you-make-it. What do you do when your
hometown falls into disrepair due to historic events? You pretend everything is
normal and beautiful using a backdrop.

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The ruins here sat to remind the Polish what they had endured and lost. They
ultimately lost a total of 84% of buildings and 72% of homes. Knowing what a
huge undertaking a rebuild would be, some chose unique ways to move on with life
once more.

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50. WINNEBAGO/HO-CHUNK FAMILY, 1880

Once known as the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, the Ho-Chunk Native Americans
were actually settled around an area that is now part of Wisconsin. Jean
Nicolet, a French explorer known for his finds around Lake Michigan, was the
first to come into contact with the tribe.

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Here is a family photograph of a proud Ho-Chunk family before the turn of the
century. Unlike most of the other tribes, the Ho-Chunk built a life and
community in one spot. They lived in igloo-shaped homes that were more conducive
to the harsh weather of the north. Preferred crops for the tribe included
tobacco, beans, and squash. Nowadays, there are only about 10,000 tribe members
left.

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51. NIKOLA TESLA, 1888

Holder of 112 patents in the U.S. alone, Nikola Tesla was a brilliant mind who
once worked under another famed inventor, Thomas Edison. Originally from
Croatia, Tesla immigrated to bustling New York in the early 1880s.

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With a laboratory like this, it seems like Tesla had infinite ideas to
experiment. Here he’s depicted taking notes after some interesting tests. Tesla
was ahead of his time, as were his inventions, but that helped propel technology
forward as power began spreading to homes and businesses alike.

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52. THE BEATLES VS. THEIR SONS

Bands that move a generation are few and far between. One of the most well known
of the 20th century were The Beatles. Having the most #1 successes of all time
with 20, The Beatles are also some of the most recognized musicians to date.

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This is a comparison of each Beatle on the right with their sons on the left.
Not only do these sons favor their widely known fathers, they also inherited the
music gene and all have worked in the industry.

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53. WALKING LIBRARY, 1930

One common thread that binds together people from all walks of life is the need
to be entertained. Whether it be catching a movie, listening to music, or even a
quiet evening at home with a good book.

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Enter the walking library of London. Long before audiobook apps, digital
libraries, or streaming services, there were mobile libraries. For a mere 2¢ a
week, you could rent a book from one of those back shelves. Hopefully this young
woman also received tips because the strain that must put on her back, with
heels, could not have been pleasant.

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54. GIRLS IN WINDOWS, 1960

New York is about 400 years old. Needless to say, both the city and state have
undergone some huge changes over the centuries. With technology advancing daily,
it’s no wonder that people get emotional about watching their neighborhoods
evolve.

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Photographer Ormond Gigli felt saddened by the ever-changing times and wanted to
make a memory. He noticed the brownstone across the street was going to be taken
down. In the spur of the moment, he had an idea to remove frames from each
window and have a lady stand in each one. The next day, arrangements were made
and models arrived in their own clothes to give life to this vacant building one
last time.

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55. CONEY ISLAND ROTOR RIDE, 1952

There’s nothing like meeting up your friends on a nice summer day for games and
funnel cake. The most memorable place to do that in New York is the famous Coney
Island, even back in the 50s.

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One of the more popular rides can be seen here in action. The Rotor used the
strength of gravity and centripetal force to spin eager carnival goers up
against the wall. The ride was closed in the late 50s due to safety concerns.
However, a more patron-friendly version still exists in traveling carnivals
today.

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56. NURSE AGATHA CHRISTIE, 1915

Being part of the global effort was something everyone believed in during the
early 1900s. Future novelist Agatha Christie was no exception in wanting to play
her part during the world’s stage of disorganization and uncertainty.

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Agatha Christie was a nurse during this time and was stationed on the site of a
large event in Torquay, England. Her time in service included taking care of
patients and cleaning up after surgeries. After having dealt with some of the
more vivid side of the global event, it’s not surprising that twisted stories of
mystery would become her forte.

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57. THE SKYLINE OF PARIS IN 1890

Paris is one of the most recognizable cities in the world. This is in large part
due to one of the most famous structures sitting in the skyline, the Eiffel
Tower.

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Built in 1887, this photograph was taken when the landmark was still new.
However, that wasn’t the only new architecture in the city. The period known as
Belle Epoque, starting in the late 1800s through the start of the 1900s, saw an
increase in new construction that would continue to change its profile into the
remarkable city that it is today.

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58. ELTZ CASTLE, WIERSCHEM, GERMANY

Some of the most notable things to see in modern Europe would be castles. Relics
left over mostly from the Middle Ages, the medieval castles add allure and
curiosity to the landscape.

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The Eltz Castle, nestled in the forest in Wierschem, Germany, has housed 33
generations of the same family for nearly a millennium. The estate was
established in the 9th century, but it wasn’t until 1470 that construction
started on what you see here. Each family member who inherits the castle has
added a special addition. Even though it is a private residence, the castle is
open for visitors, who will pay about 10 euros per ticket.

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59. UNION MEMBERS RESTING IN 1863

It’s been over 150 years since America’s civil disagreement. After all this
time, it can be a challenge to remember sometimes that these people were
neighbors who were on a side determined by geography.

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This casual moment is more of what many expected when they set off to join the
forces. When the conflict started, most young men believed it would be over in a
few weeks. Four years and 600k lost lives later, the event had much longer
lasting implications.

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60. WAYNE GRETZKY, 1977

Most 16-year-olds are studying and hanging out with friends. Wayne Gretzky was
busy increasing his prior hockey record for the minor league team he played for.

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Gretzky was already talented enough to play with men twice his age. While
performing on the ice like a pro for the Greyhounds, Wayne had to live away from
home. This challenge paid off as he’s considered the greatest hockey player of
the 20th century.

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61. RARE BONNIE AND CLYDE PHOTO FROM 1933

Two of the most infamous people in America during the 1930s, Bonnie Parker and
Clyde Barrow captivated the nation with their multi-state heist spree that
started in 1932 and continued until 1934. Bonnie was a mere 19 when she first
joined up with the already notorious Clyde.

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In this ultra rare image, you can get a glimpse of the couple looking casual and
in love. Unfortunately, the serenity shown here was short-lived. The two were
finally discovered by authorities on a rural road in Louisiana where they met an
untimely end.

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62. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, 1966

If you ask a native New Yorker, they would likely speak highly of Madison Square
Garden. This venue has hosted a wide variety of musical guests, sports teams,
and even theater productions. Over the years, it has come to be one of the most
talked about venues in the US.

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Madison Square Garden took three builds to finally get it right. Constructing an
oval-shaped venue was the most unique design of the times, giving every attendee
an unobstructed view of the stage.

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63. HAZEL YING LEE, 1932

In the 1910s, Americans were part of the British flying service. In the 1940s,
we flew our own planes. Even though the United States Air Force was not created
until after the second global conflict, that didn’t keep us from having
outstanding pilots during that time.

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WASP, Women AirForce Service Pilots, started during the 1940s. Hazel Ying Lee
was a standout even in this historic group of women as she was the first
Chinese-American woman to obtain a pilot’s license. Hazel Lee took flying
lessons and discovered her love for it at 20. By the time she was 30, America
was part of the overseas effort and Lee joined. Unfortunately, this hero didn’t
live long enough to see the global situation end. Hazel met her end when her
plane had a mishap during landing in November 1944.

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64. WALT DISNEY WITH HIS CAT AND MOUSE, 1931

Just as The Beatles transformed a generation with music, Walt Disney transformed
a generation with cartoons and animations. He created one of the most iconic and
enduring characters of all time, Mickey Mouse.

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Here you can see Walt introducing the new fan favorite to his cat. The cat, like
all cats, was unimpressed. However, everyone else was quite taken by the peppy
cartoon. The rest is history.

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65. THE SUNDANCE KID, 1901

Another infamous historical figure comes in the form of a Wild West outlaw, the
Sundance Kid. Known for his antics with Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, the
Sundance Kid lived quite the adventure.

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Before leaving for South America to escape the Pinkertons, Harry “The Sundance
Kid” Longabaugh and his wife, Etta Place, made sure to get their likeness
captured. He either lived up until seven years after a bank robbery went wrong
or he snuck back into the States under a fake name.

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66. DELIVERY RECEIPT FROM 1943

Even if you don’t have personal experience with birth and delivery, you likely
know about the often astronomical costs that align with labor in the US. If not,
how does $10,000 sound? That’s just an average price tag, not including
complications.

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This receipt above depicts the cost of a delivery from 1943 being less than $30.
Perhaps you’re thinking that with inflation it might make more sense, but that’s
still only around $460 today. Who needs health care when you can invent a time
machine, right?

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67. THE REAL EWOKS, 1982

When it comes to the Sci-Fi genre, Star Wars is a lightsaber beyond the rest.
When the original trilogy began in 1977, the world had no idea what was about to
walk out of that starship. A galaxy far away comes with a new cast of characters
that are both human and not so human.

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Ewoks are some of the most enjoyable characters in the series, which probably
has a lot to do with the fact that they look and move like teddy bears. The
original Ewok actors, seen here, spent twelve-hour days in these thick costumes
for the sake of cinematic glory.

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68. TIME OPERATOR IN CHICAGO IN 1928

There are many jobs that sound boring, but this position might actually take the
cake! Back in the 1920s, a new service was started to keep people up to date
with the times. The goal was for all citizens to say with confidence, that
they’ll never be late again!

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Here you can see one of the time operators in Chicago doing her diligence to
announce the time every 15 seconds. Pretty soon, recordings took over and
eventually the service was phased out. Surprisingly, it lasted as long as 2007!

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69. SALVADOR DALI, 1941

Sometimes you have a bad feeling you can’t shake. Other times, premonitions can
come out through creative endeavors such as through art, at least that was how
gifted Spanish artist Salvador Dali saw it.

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This art piece came to life while the surrealist lived for a short time in
California. The tension during this time was often used as a template for design
by Dali. This piece represents a desert wasteland with a hovering face. The
multitude of smaller faces within the face is meant to stand for the unending
number of souls lost during the conflicts at this time.

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70. MUHAMMAD ALI, 1954

In 1954, television programmers had no idea what they were doing when they put a
12-year-old Muhammad Ali on a show called, “Tomorrow’s Champions.”

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At the time, going by his birth name Cassius Clay, this 12-year-old would go on
to become ranked as one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time. He’s also
regarded as one of the most celebrated figures in sports of the 20th century.

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71. THE RARE WHITE RAVEN

Quoth the raven, “Nevermore.” At least that’s what you’d be thinking if you were
to ask him about his cousin, the white raven. When you think of rare birds,
these are near the top of the list.

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This white-feathered, blue-eyed bird’s appearance is due to a loss of
pigmentation. Another way they stand out is by occasionally mating with crows.
Professional Mike Yip has been photographing these rare creatures from Vancouver
Island.

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72. THE WALL OF SOUND, 1974

Elsewhere in the 60s and 70s, the most notable rock bands were forming. Live
sound wasn’t exactly the kind of quality we have today. This caused a sound
jumble that was not appreciated by bands anywhere, and one decided to take
action.

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Seen here, Jerry Garcia and his headlining band didn’t want you to just hear
rock, they wanted you to feel it, too. Thus, the “Wall of Sound” was born. In
total, the system was over three stories tall, 100 feet wide, and weighed in at
70 tons. Hundreds of separate equipment pieces, such as speakers and amps, were
part of this monument to rock.

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73. KIDS USING A MIMEOGRAPH MACHINE IN 1960

There is no greater piece of difficult office equipment than a printer. In
offices everywhere, the printer mocks and messes up documents, much to the
chagrin of irritated workers. Even though the digital printer is annoying, it
still offers a much easier way to get copies than in the past.

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That brings us to the mimeograph. Invented in 1886, it was one of only a few
ways to get an exact replica of a document. Here students are going through the
several step process. Using a wax, mulberry paper stencil, the mimeograph
covered paper with ink to create as close to a perfect copy as you could get in
the 60s.

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74. DISNEY IMAGINEERS WORKING ON AN ANIMATRONIC

This photo may seem quite provocative, making you do a double-take, but it is
not what you may have thought at first glance. While many viewers at first may
see this as some sort of strange surgery being performed, it actually is a photo
of two engineers working on an animatronic for Disneyland.

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This animatronic in particular is for the beloved ride Pirates of the Caribbean.
It is quite incredible to witness the behind-the-scenes process of Disneyland
imagineers who were truly ahead of their times when it came to using advanced
technology for entertainment purposes. The backside of this figure here looks so
real and is a testament to the talent of these engineers and creatives.

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75. RACE ORGANIZERS TRY TO PREVENT WOMAN FROM RUNNING IN THE BOSTON MARATHON

Kathrine Switzer wasn’t going to be stopped. As the daughter of a major in the
United States, failure was never an option. While studying at Syracuse
University, a coach once told her that a “fragile woman” could never run in the
Boston Marathon. This only encouraged her further. Undeterred, she trained in
secret and entered the race in 1967.

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Rather than simply letting her run, officials reacted negatively and even tried
to pull her from the race. Fortunately, Kathrine Switzer was running alongside
her boyfriend, who helped fend off those around her. She finished the
competition in just over four hours.

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76. INVESTIGATING "LOUIE LOUIE" BY THE KINGSMEN

“Louie Louie” was originally released by Richard Berry in 1957. However, it was
The Kingsmen’s version in 1963 that stirred up controversy. It also launched an
18-month investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Parents and politicians alike feared that the indecipherable, incoherent lyrics
were actually laced with indecent material. The Federal Bureau of Investigation
listened to the song normally then in reverse. They even followed the band on
tour, hoping to determine what was actually being said. Some states and radio
stations even banned the song. Turns out, all this publicity only added to its
hype.

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77. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PENS HIS DAILY ROUTINE

Turns out Ben Franklin had a to-do list too. The Founding Father has authored
countless famous works. Many of which are ingrained in the American tradition.
Yet it’s his daily routine, recorded in 1726, that provides unique insight into
the mind of a genius.

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Written when he was just 20 years old, the daily routine featured several
surprising revelations. Not only does he appear to have slept only six hours a
night, but Benjamin Franklin also seemed much more focused on examining and
reflecting on his life than he was on inventing or other works.

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78. CHUCK NORRIS ENLISTS IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE

Before appearing on screen, Chuck Norris got his kicks in the U.S. Air Force.
Literally. After enlisting in 1958, Carlos Ray Norris discovered his love for
martial arts while stationed in South Korea. He has earned black belts in Tang
Soo Do, Brazilian jiu jitsu, and judo.

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After leaving the service, Chuck Norris would go on to win many martial arts
championships and discover his own martial arts discipline, known as Chun Kuk
Do.

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79. THE TIN MAN JOINS THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

Balloons and floats drifting along Central Park are iconic parts of the
pageantry around this annual tradition. Yet, it wasn’t always this elaborate.
When the first annual Thanksgiving parade was introduced, it was a much simpler
event.

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It actually began in Newark, New Jersey, where employees would march down the
streets in colorful costumes. After it was moved to Macy’s in New York City, it
evolved to the big, extravagant fanfare we know today. Depicted here in 1939 is
the Tin Man float, followed by the Wicked Witch of the West.

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80. THE THREE STOOGES POSE FOR 'THREE LITTLE BEERS'

Filmed in 1935, Three Little Beers represented a departure for the slapstick
comedy team. Of the 190 shorts produced between 1934 and 1959, the group rarely
left the sound stage. Yet, this film took place outdoors.

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This movie finds the Stooges working as delivery men for a beer company. Once
they discover their company is hosting a golf tournament with cash prizes, the
Stooges hit the links to improve their game. As you can imagine, hijinks ensue.

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81. LEN DAWSON ENJOYS A BREAK DURING HALFTIME OF SUPER BOWL I

It definitely brings new meaning to the phrase “throwing smoke.” In 1967, it
wasn’t uncommon for a quarterback to have a cigarette and a soft drink while on
the sidelines.

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Len Dawson put in work on the field too though. He won the Super Bowl and was
named the NFL Man of the Year in 1973. From 1962 to 1969, he threw more
touchdowns (182) than any other professional quarterback. He retired in 1976.

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82. FRED ASTAIRE DANCES UP IN THE AIR

Widely considered the greatest dancer in the history of film, Fred Astaire could
make any routine seem effortless. But, in reality, he was a relentless worker.
The star would notoriously film any dance sequence repeatedly until it was
perfect. Often, this meant 30 to 40 takes.

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And his work ethic translated onto the screen. It’s a major reason his stage and
film career spanned a remarkable 76 years. Although he was great with a partner,
his best work usually came when he was allowed to improvise.

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83. GEORGE H. BUSH LEAVES LETTER FOR BILL CLINTON ON INAUGURATION DAY

As is tradition, the outgoing leader pens a note for the newly-elected
President. However, this one from 1993 is especially meaningful. The two former
U.S. officials and political rivals shared an unlikely friendship that spanned
decades.

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After George H. Bush’s final breath, Bill Clinton professed his gratitude for
the friendship that they had formed. Specifically, he appreciated “the kindness”
displayed to him and his family.

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84. CONCERT GOERS HITCH A RIDE TO SUMMER JAM

Woodstock gets a lot of press as the fabled festival of peace and love. But,
Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, NY in 1973 drew even more fans. The concert brought
nearly 600,000 people. Even more impressive, tickets sold out instantly.

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Yet, the tiny village in central New York wasn’t equipped to handle this huge
influx of people. Stores quickly ran out of food and mail delivery was
suspended. Fans were still treated to a once-in-a-lifetime show that went off
without a hitch.

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85. MUHAMMAD ALI DISPLAYS HIS WINNINGS

Flying like a butterfly certainly pays off. The boxing legend definitely has
come a long way from the 12-year-old boy featured earlier on this list. On his
way to becoming the greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali earned a lot of belts and
even more piles of cash.

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When posing for this photo, he told the Sports Illustrated reporter that he was
the greatest for another reason too. Unlike other boxers of his era, Muhammad
Ali attributed his notoriety to his ability to “throw the jive.” He continued,
saying that he was “a boxer who can throw the jive better than anybody you will
probably ever meet anywhere.”

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86. VALESKA SURATT POSES FOR A PICTURE

Throughout the 1920s, most silent film stars dressed in the flapper girl style.
But Valeska Suratt was different. She was one of the first mainstream stars to
rock the “goth” look. Known then as “vamps,” she was famous for her unique
tousled hair and smeared makeup. Vogue even named her “one of the best dressed
women on the stage.”

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Although Valeska Suratt got her start doing vaudeville in Chicago, she later
signed with Fox and appeared in 11 silent films. Unfortunately, due to the 1937
vault blaze at the studio’s film-storage facility, all of her work is now lost.

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87. MICKEY MOUSE CONSOLES KERMIT IN A CARTOON

Jim Henson touched us all. Whether it was Sesame Street, The Muppets, or some of
his later work, Jim Henson had a place in almost everyone’s childhood. Yet he
influenced an entire generation of creators too. That’s why, in 1990, after
Henson met his end, the Disney company honored Jim Henson with this cartoon. It
was sent directly to his former company.

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Known for always wanting to have fun, Jim Henson had strict requirements for his
funeral. Among them, no one was to wear black. The service also featured a song
medley performed by Big Bird.

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88. MAN WITH A TAIL

A man with a tail is captured in this undated photograph. This rare congenital
anomaly usually begins to appear after birth or in early childhood. This
reportedly causes issues with sitting, wearing clothes, and physical activities.

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In some cultures, having a tail is considered a symbol of status and prestige.
Mostly though, people who have tails have been documented as feeling fear and
shame.

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89. A MENTAL HOSPITAL IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Mental patients were not treated with the respect and dignity we expect in the
21st century, and this photo marks a darker time.

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a commonly held view that
mental illness was something bodily and tied up in the nervous system, which
meant treatment was very different than what we see today.

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90. THE WOMAN WITH A FURRY FACE

Alice Elizabeth Doherty was alive from 1887 to 1933. Her face was completely
covered in fur from the time she was a small child. She was born in Minneapolis
and is the only known person in the United States with hypertrichosis
lanuginosa.

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Alice was exhibited by her parents as a sideshow attraction from the time she
was two years old. Later on in life, her mother commercialized her daughter to
Professor Weller’s One-Man Band.

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91. A CHILD GAVE BIRTH TO A CHILD

A five-year-old girl named Linda Medina gave birth to a six-pound baby boy,
becoming the youngest mother in the world. The identity of the father was never
revealed, though her own father was taken into custody based on suspicions he
might have caused the pregnancy.

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He was later released as there was a lack of evidence. Her son grew up healthy,
though he passed away at 40 due to bone marrow disease.

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92. THE MOBILE JAIL CAGE

Harley Davidson created a mobile booking cage back in the 1920s. Officers were
able to detain and imprison unlawful citizens and then shuttle them around as
they went.

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The motorcycle was called the “Black Maria.” We have to wonder what the officer
and the culprit discussed as they rode about town.

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93. ARETHA FRANKLIN AT HER FIRST RECORDING SESSION, AUGUST 1960

On August 1, 1960, Detroit native Aretha Franklin entered New York City’s
Columbia Record Studio. At 18, her voice was still a marvel to behold.

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Aretha recorded with Ray Bryant Combo. The album was called Take a Look, and the
recording cluster was called Runnin’ Out of Fools.

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94. THE OHIO BIGFOOT GIRL

A woman named Fannie Mills (aka the “Ohio Bigfoot Girl”) was cursed with an
ailment called Milroy Disease which caused her feet and legs to become oversized
and engorged.

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Fannie went on to get married and have a son, who tragically did not survive. By
the time Fannie passed away in 1899, her feet had gotten to be 17 inches long.
She was 39 years old.

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95. PRINCESS DIANA BEING PHOTOGRAPHED BY HER SON

This 1989 photo was taken by none other than seven-year-old Prince William, the
son of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Princess Diana was the first wife of
Charles, Prince of Wales.

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Diana passed away tragically in a car incident after being aggressively pursued
by paparazzis on a night out in Paris on August 31st, 1997.  At the time, she
was 36 years old.

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96. ROBIN WILLIAMS AND WHOOPI GOLDBERG MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The late Robin Williams and fellow comedian Whoopi Goldberg testified before a
Senate hearing committee. The famous duo was there to advocate for the
Homelessness Prevention and Revitalization Act of 1990.

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They testified on May 9, 1990. Robin Williams said that, “Putting a Band-Aid on
a very gaping wound” is not enough.

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97. YOUNG LUCILLE BALL

This historic photo is of Lucille Ball in 1928, at age 17. Lucille was born in
August 1911 and went on to become one of America’s most iconic actresses,
comedians, and producers.

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Ball was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, of which she won five. She has
two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lucille Ball breathed her last breath
at age 77 in Los Angeles in 1989.

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98. THE MAJESTIC BLACKFOOT PEOPLE

This photo was taken in 1910 by photographer Roland Reed. Reed titled the image
“The Eagle” which was taken in the Blackfoot peoples ancestral home.

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Ronald W. Reed

Today, no more Blackfoot people occupy their ancestral land, as it is now called
Glacier National Park and is a protected land for nature.

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99. TWO BOYS SNEAK A KISS

Seen here, two boys sneak a kiss in a photo booth in 1953. At this time, a male
in a relationship with another male was taboo. It was only during the 1950s that
organizations began to pop up, demanding respect and equal rights.

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Stonewall Inn in 1969 was seen as the pinnacle of the Gay Rights Movement.
However, the 1950s laid much of the groundwork for steps towards equality.

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100. IMMIGRANTS ARRIVE AT ELLIS ISLAND, NEW YORK

This photo of an immigrating Italian family was taken by photographer and
sociologist, Lewis Hine.

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Lewis Hine

Many wives and their children arrived via a long sail from their homeland after
their husband had already arrived and tried to make a life for themselves before
making arrangements for their families to follow.

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101. MOJAVE WOMAN

Mojave women would paint their faces in distinct patterns for special occasions.
From there, the women would give their face paint patterns specific names, such
as rainbow, coyote teeth, butterfly, hotahpava, or yellowhammer butterfly.

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The facial patterns could either be in yellow or red, and the women would wear
their hair long and straight.

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102. A REST IN THE JUNGLE

Since much of the grueling Vietnam conflict took place in the thick of the
jungle, soldiers often had to stop and rest.

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Source: NY Times

It is a calm moment in an era of unrest and uncertainty, which is well
represented by the thick brush surrounding the men.

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103. SPACE CHIMP IS A SPACE CHAMP

On November 29th, 1961, Ham the chimp became the first chimpanzee to orbit
planet earth. He was placed on NASA’s Mercury-Atlas 5 mission and sent skyward.

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NASA was relatively new at this time and felt that sending a chimp into space
first was the better course of action before sending a human astronaut. Ham
returned safely and the rest is well, history.

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104. PUTIN IN BERLIN

Before Vladimir Putin became the tyrannical president of Russia, he was an agent
for the infamous KGB. He spent five years in Dresden, East Germany.

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Putin was quite the young agent, being recruited by his superiors at the age of
33. At the time he was already married to his now ex-wife, and had his first
daughter.

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105. BARACK OBAMA PLAYS WITH HIS GRANDFATHER

Future 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama joyfully sits atop his
grandfather’s shoulders in this photo.

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Courtesy Photo: Barack Obama

President Obama would go on to be the first Black president of America, leading
the charge for Black Americans behind him.

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106. FRENCH JEWISH PEOPLE BEING TRANSPORTED IN THE 1940S

During the atrocities of the second global conflict, many French Jewish people
were sent to concentration camps. France was responsible for the deportation of
tens of thousands of Jews during this era.

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From 1942 to 1944 around 76,000 French Jews had been deported to concentration
camps.

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107. IRISH MCCALLA, THE BEAUTY

Irish McCalla has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1722 Vine Street. She
left a big impact on American culture due to her rebellious nature.

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Irish was important due to her cultural effect on girls growing up in the
fifties, as her character Sheena did not conform to fifties cultural norms.

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