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    15 Vintage Selfie Photos That Capture Life’s Whimsical Expressions

    These 15 vintage selfie photos made their attempts at capturing the brilliance that lies in the imperfectly perfect moments. The funny thing is that there really is this kind of unmistakable magic that exists within the imperfection of a picture that didn’t try to manufacture some form of cookie cutter perfection. To see this done in selfies is a whole another matter. It’s really something. 1. “My first Polaroid selfie, 1993” The truth of the matter is that having a physical copy of a picture can make it that much more memorable. 2. Handheld selfies are funny on a Polaroid…

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    15 Vintage Photos of the Early to the Mid-1990s

    Before there were such things as smartphones that seemingly so effortlessly infiltrated near every pocket, the period of time of…

    Before there were such things as smartphones that seemingly so effortlessly infiltrated near every pocket, the period of time of the early 1990s and then right on into the mid-1990s…

  • Two men play a wall ball game against a target grid marked with numbers one through four painted on a wall.
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    15 Playground Games That Have Faded Into Irrelevancy

    Playgrounds used to be a melting pot of all kinds of chaotic overexcitement, and a lot of that could be…

    Playgrounds used to be a melting pot of all kinds of chaotic overexcitement, and a lot of that could be pinpointed toward kids just trying to cut loose from the…

  • A round wooden table covered with vintage board games, chess pieces, books, and toys sits in a cozy, sunlit room with wood paneling and assorted items on shelves and chairs around the edges.
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    20 Rooms That Barely Exist in Modern Homes

    Rooms that barely exist in modern homes, from formal parlors and sculleries to sleeping porches, pantries, and smoking rooms.

    Rooms that barely exist in modern homes, from formal parlors and sculleries to sleeping porches, pantries, and smoking rooms.

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    Medieval Churches: 18 Reasons Why Some Have Doors That Lead Nowhere

    Medieval churches´ doors that lead nowhere can reveal lost aisles, changed roofs, processions, former buildings, and centuries of repairs.

    Medieval churches´ doors that lead nowhere can reveal lost aisles, changed roofs, processions, former buildings, and centuries of repairs.

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  • A family sits at a picnic table eating by a lake, while a green station wagon with its trunk open, revealing bags and boxes inside, is parked on a rocky shore under a cloudy sky.
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    20 Vintage Photos of Station Wagons from the 1960s-1970s

    These vintage 1960s and 1970s station wagon photos are able to take you back to an era when the station wagon dominated family outings.

    These vintage 1960s and 1970s station wagon photos are able to take you back to an era when the station wagon dominated family outings.

  • Left: Two young women in vintage clothing mix ingredients in bowls in a kitchen. Right: A vintage milk delivery truck labeled "Vitamin D Milk" is parked outdoors with trees in the background.
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    35 Vintage Photos of the Mid-1930s

    These 35 vintage photos reveal everyday life in America in the mid-1930s, from Depression-era resilience to the culture and communities of the time.

    These 35 vintage photos reveal everyday life in America in the mid-1930s, from Depression-era resilience to the culture and communities of the time.

  • Five boys in colorful suits sit and lean on a vintage car parked on a city street, with trees and buildings in the background. The boys have serious expressions and are dressed in 1940s-style clothing.
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    20 Colorized Photos From Chicago In The 1940s

    Step back in time with 20 vivid, colorized photos of Chicago in the 1940s. Explore the city’s vibrant past like never before.

    Step back in time with 20 vivid, colorized photos of Chicago in the 1940s. Explore the city’s vibrant past like never before.

  • Two men in shirts and ties lie on a large floor plan, using rulers and compasses to draw and measure details on the oversized architectural blueprint spread across the floor.
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    16 Vintage Photos of Bizarre and Strange Inventions That Somehow Existed

    These vintage photos of bizarre inventions are so strange that they ended up making their way into the history books.

    Each of these snapshots captures a moment when creators dared to solve everyday problems with quirky contraptions that feel more like science-fiction props than practical tools. Get yourself good and…

  • A busy city street scene from the mid-20th century shows crowds of people in coats and hats, vintage cars, wet pavement, and colorful billboards, including a large sign reading “5 is a Family.”
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    22 Vintage Photos of the Mid-1940s

    These vintage photos of the mid-1940s capture just a bit of the spirit of an era long since passed us by. Take a step back in time, and enjoy the ride.

    These vintage photos of the mid-1940s capture just a bit of the spirit of an era long since passed us by. Take a step back in time, and enjoy the…

  • A person wearing shorts and a headscarf is lifted off the ground by sitting on the tusks of a large African elephant, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
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    20 Vintage Photos of Safari Trips in the late 1900s

    Explore 20 vintage photos of safari trips that reveal the adventure, wildlife, and style of early 20th-century expeditions into the wild.

    Explore 20 vintage photos of safari trips that reveal the adventure, wildlife, and style of early 20th-century expeditions into the wild.

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  • Side-by-side portraits: On the left, an older man and woman in old-fashioned, ragged clothing; on the right, a group of young women wearing elegant hats and luxurious fur coats, posing together.
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    17 Vintage Photos of Great Britain in the 1890s-1900s Victorian Era

    These vintage photos of Great Britain's Victorian era nail it in terms of catching the complex elegance and overall decadence of the time period.

    Dating back to the twilight of Queen Victoria’s reign, Great Britain was caught in limbo between two worlds. There was the one involving the steam-powered industry that roared ahead, and…

  • A group of boys in casual clothes and shorts gather in a wooded area. Some sit on logs, others stand or crouch, surrounded by trees and sunlight, appearing to be at a camp or outdoor activity.
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    20 Vintage Photos of Camping Life (1920s-1970s)

    These vintage camping life photos are able to capture the joys of escaping busy cities to take time in nature, dating back to the 1920s.

    These vintage camping life photos are able to capture the joys of escaping busy cities to take time in nature, dating back to the 1920s.

  • A black-and-white split image: on the left, two people sit on a rock in a calm lake surrounded by trees and mountains; on the right, four people climb a snowy, narrow mountain path with walking sticks.
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    20 Vintage Photos of America’s National Parks (1870-1920)

    These vintage national parks photos span the years of 1870-1920. Take a vivid step back in time to when national parks were truly wild.

    America’s national parks used to stand as these iconic, wild frontiers that were sought after by the world’s elite, pioneering photographers. This collection of 20 vintage national parks photos captured…

  • A shirtless man pulls a large vehicle with ropes held in his mouth while a crowd of onlookers watches on a city street lined with early 20th-century cars and buildings.
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    19 Vintage Photos of Strongmen and Strongwomen from the 1900s

    Long before there were ever the crazy gyms and supplements of today, strongmen and strongwomen were pushed like crazy. These pics capture it.

    Long before there were the wild protein shakes and finely polished gyms of today, the strongmen and strongwomen of the olden days were truly captivating spectacles. This collection of vintage…

  • A split image: on the left, three children and a man sit atop a haystack; on the right, an older man in a suit and black hat looks at the camera outdoors. Both photos appear to be colorized historical images.
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    20 Colorized Photos That Bring 1930s-1940s Farming to Life

    These colorized 1930s-1940s farming photos are able to transport one back in time to when farming was more difficult than ever.

    The hard-fought and hard-won harvests of the 1930s and 1940s forged a resilience that continues to echo across America’s heartland. However, most of the images from that era were originally…

  • Split image of two historical couples in formal attire, sitting side by side for portrait photos. Both pairs have neutral expressions and wear period clothing from the 19th century, with dark backgrounds.
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    20 Colorized Photos of Victorian Couples From the 1840s

    The colorized 1840s Victorian couples photos are something special. The colorization really transports you right back in time.

    The 1840s were marked by both the dawn of photography as well as a moment when Victorian courtship rituals were captured for the very first time. Through the striking process…