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    17 Throwback Photos of Celebrities’ Driver’s Licenses

    There’s something about driver’s licenses and IDs, even when they belong to the most extraordinary people on Earth. These vintage driver’s licenses and IDs freeze celebrities in unguarded moments: awkward haircuts, earnest signatures, and the exact dates they were just another person at the DMV. Think of this gallery as a glove-box tour through fame, nostalgia, and the charming bureaucracy that touched everyone, famous or not. 1. Michael Jackson’s racing license 2. Jackie O’s driver’s license 3. Frank Sinatra’s driver’s license 4. Dean Martin’s driver’s license 5. Janis Joplin’s driver’s license 6. Jim Morrison’s driver’s license 7. John Lennon’s immigration…

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    18 Rare Photos From the Pre-Tech Boom Days

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    20 Throwback Photos of 90s Actors Before They Were Household Names

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    19 Office Notes That Started Cold Wars

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