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20 Yearbook Photos From ROTC In The 1960s-1990s
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
Not all design ideas are these glaring lightbulbs of inspiring innovation. Actually there are countless examples of designs that are…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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20 Perfectly Timed Photos That Deserve a Comedy Award
Perfectly timed photos capture hilarious accidents, photobombs and unexpected moments that happened at exactly the right second.Perfectly timed photos capture hilarious accidents, photobombs and unexpected moments that happened at exactly the right second.
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15 Overlooked Insects Whose Disappearance Would Cause Real Trouble
Insects do far more than pollinate, quietly recycling waste, controlling pests, feeding wildlife, and keeping ecosystems functioning.Insects do far more than pollinate, quietly recycling waste, controlling pests, feeding wildlife, and keeping ecosystems functioning.
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17 Funny Signs People Happened to Photograph
Laugh along with 18 funny signs people happened to photograph, featuring hilarious storefront puns, ironic warnings, and bizarre public notices.Laugh along with 18 funny signs people happened to photograph, featuring hilarious storefront puns, ironic warnings, and bizarre public notices.
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World War I Soldier Rules: 17 Strange Orders From the Trenches
These 17 strange World War I soldier rules reveal how tightly trench life was controlled.These 17 strange World War I soldier rules reveal how tightly trench life was controlled.
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Language Isolates: 16 Languages With No Known Relatives
These 16 language isolates have no demonstrated genealogical connection to any other living language.These 16 language isolates have no demonstrated genealogical connection to any other living language.
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16 Animal Facts That Are As True As They Are Bizarre
Discover 16 strange animal adaptations and survival strategies, from freezing frogs to fish that sleep while sinking through the ocean.Discover 16 strange animal adaptations and survival strategies, from freezing frogs to fish that sleep while sinking through the ocean.
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13 Fun Facts to Break Out at Happy Hour
Looking for a great conversation starter? These 13 surprising historical and scientific facts are perfect to share at your next happy hour.Looking for a great conversation starter? These 13 surprising historical and scientific facts are perfect to share at your next happy hour.
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16 Things That Were Banned in American Schools in the 1960s and 1970s
Discover 16 things that were banned in American schools during the 1960s and 1970s, featuring strict dress codes and long hair bans.Discover 16 things that were banned in American schools during the 1960s and 1970s, featuring strict dress codes and long hair bans.
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Things Found Inside Walls: 20 Strange Renovation Discoveries
Things found inside walls can reveal hidden cash, love letters, artwork, old messages, and other strange discoveries uncovered during renovations.Things found inside walls can reveal hidden cash, love letters, artwork, old messages, and other strange discoveries uncovered during renovations.
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19 Urban Legends That Started With a Real Historical Event
Some urban legends weren't invented from nothing. These 20 eerie stories grew from real crimes, accidents, sightings and historical events.Some urban legends weren’t invented from nothing. These 20 eerie stories grew from real crimes, accidents, sightings and historical events.
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15 of the Oldest Countries Still on the Map
The oldest countries on Earth trace their roots through ancient kingdoms, dynasties, political communities, and thousands of years of history.The oldest countries on Earth trace their roots through ancient kingdoms, dynasties, political communities, and thousands of years of history.
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15 Actors Who Had Very Different Opinions About Their Most Iconic Characters
Discover 15 actors who had complex opinions about their most iconic characters, like Alec Guinness, Robert Pattinson, and Sean Connery.Discover 15 actors who had complex opinions about their most iconic characters, like Alec Guinness, Robert Pattinson, and Sean Connery.
