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    These yearbook photos from the past decades of the ROTC programs are a fascinating insight into past years. ROTC programs were no easy feat to get through, and these yearbook photos are able to shine a light on the joy experienced by people in the programs in spite of the challenges that presented themselves. 1. This young man ended up joining the Navy in the early ’70s 2. Another Navy trainee in the late ’70s 3. He was aiming for the Navy or Hollywood 4. This picture was taken in 1976 5. He was in the academy in the early…

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    15 Bad Designs That Were Doomed Ideas From The Start

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    Not all design ideas are these glaring lightbulbs of inspiring innovation. Actually there are countless examples of designs that are just plain old disasters. These designs are bad through and…

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    15 Toys From the 1930s That Are Unexpectedly Dangerous

    Toys can be dangerous devices. The prior decades included plenty of toys that somehow made it through inspection and were…

    Toys can be dangerous devices. The prior decades included plenty of toys that somehow made it through inspection and were distributed to the masses. In terms of the associated dangers…

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    20 Tall Tales People Attempt To Present As Real

    American folklore is filled with larger-than-life characters whose stories blend fact, fiction, and outright fantasy. Some were real people later…

    American folklore is filled with larger-than-life characters whose stories blend fact, fiction, and outright fantasy. Some were real people later exaggerated into legends; others were pure invention from the start.…

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    20 Tourist Attractions That Defined Family Vacations in the 1990s

    1990s family vacation spots bring back theme parks, roadside icons, museums, and landmarks that defined road trips and summer breaks.

    1990s family vacation spots bring back theme parks, roadside icons, museums, and landmarks that defined road trips and summer breaks.

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    14 Movie Sequels That Went in an Unexpected Direction

    Think you can predict a movie franchise? These 14 movie sequels shocked audiences by completely changing their tone, genre, or core characters.

    Think you can predict a movie franchise? These 14 movie sequels shocked audiences by completely changing their tone, genre, or core characters.

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    15 Shocking Hoaxes That Fooled Millions Before the Truth Came Out

    Explore major hoaxes built on blurry photos, fake fossils, strange documents, and expert support that made them feel real.

    Explore major hoaxes built on blurry photos, fake fossils, strange documents, and expert support that made them feel real.

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    14 Infamous Scams That Millions of People Fell For

    These scams used trust, urgency, paperwork, and professional language to fool enormous audiences before everything collapsed.

    These scams used trust, urgency, paperwork, and professional language to fool enormous audiences before everything collapsed.

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    16 Gym Notices That Someone Clearly Inspired

    : Ready for a laugh at the fitness center? These 16 gym notices were clearly inspired by the bizarre actions of a single, unforgettable member.

    : Ready for a laugh at the fitness center? These 16 gym notices were clearly inspired by the bizarre actions of a single, unforgettable member.

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    14 After-School Habits That Filled the Afternoons Before Streaming

    Ready for some childhood nostalgia? Discover 14 classic after-school habits that filled our afternoons before streaming.

    Ready for some childhood nostalgia? Discover 14 classic after-school habits that filled our afternoons before streaming.

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    20 Colorized Images Of Soldiers From The 1920s

    Explore 20 colorized images of soldiers from the 1920s, showcasing military uniforms, training, and service during the postwar decade.

    Explore 20 colorized images of soldiers from the 1920s, showcasing military uniforms, training, and service during the postwar decade.

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    21 Vintage Photos That Capture What 1985 Looked Like

    Discover 21 rare vintage photos showing the bold fashion, massive boomboxes, and neon malls that made 1985 legendary.

    Discover 21 rare vintage photos showing the bold fashion, massive boomboxes, and neon malls that made 1985 legendary.

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    35 Vintage Images From The Early 1940s

    Explore 35 vintage images from the early 1940s, capturing daily life, wartime moments, fashion, and history from the beginning of the decade.

    Explore 35 vintage images from the early 1940s, capturing daily life, wartime moments, fashion, and history from the beginning of the decade.

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    14 TV Characters Who Were Written Out and Later Returned

    Think a television death or exit is always permanent? Discover 14 TV characters who were written out of their shows only to make a shocking return.

    Think a television death or exit is always permanent? Discover 14 TV characters who were written out of their shows only to make a shocking return.

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    20 Colorized Images of the Early To Mid 1910s

    Explore 20 colorized images from the early to mid 1910s, capturing everyday life, historic events, and memorable moments from the decade.

    Explore 20 colorized images from the early to mid 1910s, capturing everyday life, historic events, and memorable moments from the decade.

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    20 Cool Cars from the Nineties

    Explore 20 cool cars from the nineties, featuring iconic sports cars, muscle cars, and memorable vehicles that defined the decade.

    Explore 20 cool cars from the nineties, featuring iconic sports cars, muscle cars, and memorable vehicles that defined the decade.

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    20 Vintage Images of Railroad Workers from the Past (1890s-1970s)

    Check out 20 vintage images of railroad workers from the 1890s to the 1970s, showcasing life on the rails, hard work, and America's railroad history.

    Check out 20 vintage images of railroad workers from the 1890s to the 1970s, showcasing life on the rails, hard work, and America’s railroad history.