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Category: History
‘Big John’, the World’s Biggest Triceratops Sold at Auction for Nearly $8 Million
It's fair to say that Big John will be the ultimate conversation piece, when it is (carefully) installed at its new owner's home.
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The History of the Dark & Stormy Cocktail
Classic cocktails always have an interesting history, and the Dark & Stormy is no different.
The Vatican Under Red Lights
This stunning series shows one of the world's greatest cathedrals bathed in red light, creating a whole new identity for the famed St. Peter’s Basilica.
Moss and Fog Weekend Roundup
A collection of our top posts over the last week. Enjoy!
Celebrating Steve Jobs 10 Years After His Death
Apple made a nice tribute to their former founder, ten years after his death, with narration from Jobs himself, and great black and white photos.
The History of Pumpkin Spice
We dive into the seasonal flavors of pumpkin spice, and the history of the phenomenon it has become.
Remarkable Enhanced Footage of London During World War II
Remarkable footage of London during World War II, which has been stabilized, speed-corrected, colorized, and enhanced using artificial intelligence.
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The Origin of the Chinese Takeout Container
Chinese takeout has a long history in the US, and the iconic Chinese takeout container is pretty much synonymous with it. 🥡🥡🥡
Remarkable Photos from September 11, 2001
This weekend marks twenty years since 9/11, where terrorist attacks shocked the world and changed the course of events around the globe. Most of us that were alive remember where …
Classical Style Still Lifes Updated For Our Shameful Plastic Age
In the classic style of Caravaggio and Monet, we see still lifes of food and drink, but they’ve been updated to reflect the absurdity of our current plastic age.
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Satellite Imagery Shows the Dramatic Extent of Power Outages in New Orleans After Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc on the city of New Orleans recently, causing significant damage to the entire power grid in the area.
Vintage Photos of Michigan’s Prehistoric Forest, a Low-Key Amusement Park from the 1970s
These vintage photos have a dated, faded feel to them, and showcase a family exploring an equally dated and vintage theme park in Michigan, known as The Prehistoric Forest.
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Artist Imagines What Famous Historical Figures Would Look Like Today
Artist Imagines What Famous Historical Figures Would Look Like Today
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1980 Lamborghini Athon – Futuristic Dustbuster, or Style Icon?
The 1980 Lamborghini Athon was a concept that idealized the chunky yet futuristic streamlined form of the time, designed by Bertone for the Turin Motor Show.
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Take Me On A Story – Extravagant Trips Based on Children’s Books
Black Tomato is known for impressively curated travel, and their latest collection is no exception.
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One of the World’s Best Restaurants Wants You To Eat Like an Ancient Roman
One of the World's Best Restaurants Wants You To Eat Like an Ancient Roman
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A Visual Journey Through Juneteenth
Juneteenth is now federally recognized as an official holiday in the US, the first new federal holiday recognized since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the 1980s.
“The End” Short Film Combines Over 500 Classic Movies Into One
This mesmerizing short film by Fabrice Mathieu combines shots from over 500 classic films, grouped together into perfectly looping animated GIFs.
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Half-Home Renovations in Ruhrgebiet Germany
A study in visual splits, in the Ruhr region of Germany.
The History of the Gin and Tonic
A little history of one of the world's most famous cocktails, the gin and tonic.
Frank Moth’s Nostalgic Postcards from the Future
Frank Moth's nostalgic postcards from the future.
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Impressive Mummy Parade Transports Priceless Remains in Cairo
Dubbed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade, 22 priceless mummified kings and queens were transported in exquisite style this weekend from the old Egyptian Museum to the new National Museum of Egyptian …
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New York Covid Victims Projected Onto Brooklyn Bridge in Day of Remembrance
The Brooklyn Bridge was turned into a canvas to remember some of NYC's 30,000 Covid-19 victims.
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A Huge 139 Year Old Victorian Home Was Moved in San Francisco
Check out this huge old Victorian home being moved down the narrow streets of San Francisco
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The Comically Bad Way Medieval Art Portrayed Lions
The range of strange, inaccurate, and downright hilarious interpretations of lions in the Middle Ages is worth a chuckle.
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