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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 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 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 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.
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35 Vintage Photos From the Golden Era of Basketball
Tracing back to the early days of the NBA and basketball in general, it’s humbling to note just how much the game of ball has changed. Founded in 1946 as…
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10 Outdated Baseball Rules From The Early Days of the Game
Baseball has a long and evolving history, and some of the early rules of the game seem downright bizarre compared to today’s standards. From underhand pitching to batters calling their…
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20 Photos of Early Airlines and Air Traffic Controllers
Before the digital age took over with radar screens as well as automated flight systems, air traffic controllers were forced to lean on rudimentary tools, radio transmissions, and also laser-sharp…
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20 Photos of Milkmen, Ice Delivery Workers, and Other Lost Jobs of the 1900s
These lost jobs from the 1900s capture milkmen, ice delivery workers, and other once-common roles replaced by modern life.
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17 Photos Showing Why Farming Was Better In The 1900s
The early 1900s were a time when farming was the backbone of society, shaping not only the economy but also the daily lives of countless families. In these 17 powerful…
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17 Photos From The Early Days of American Football (1900s)
Long before there were such things as highly modernized helmets, cutting-edge pads, and also multi-billion-dollar stadiums, American football stood as an unprecedented rugged and brutal test of endurance that was…
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49 Vintage Photos of San Francisco (1890s-1970s)
San Francisco is a city with a past as vibrant as its famous skyline. From the horse-drawn carriages of the 1890s to the counterculture revolution of the 1970s, these 49…
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19 Wildly Unrealistic Things Portrayed In Movies
If only life were like it is in the movies, right? Wouldn’t things be simpler? Or hauntingly entertaining, at the very least. There’s something about the scripts accompanying so many…
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17 Photos From The Early Days of American Baseball (1940s-1950s)
These early baseball photos capture dusty fields, pioneering players, old stadiums, fans, and the rise of America’s pastime.
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70 Photos That Show the Way We Were in the 1970s
The 1970s were a time of change, color, and unmistakable style. It was an era of shag carpets, bell-bottoms, and station wagons with wood paneling, but more than that, it…
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15 Images of Abandoned Mental Asylums
Throughout history, abandoned mental asylums have stood as eerie monuments to a darker, more turbulent time in healthcare. Now left to decay, these once bustling institutions are filled with remnants…
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14 Espionage Agents That Inspired James Bond
Even though James Bond is a fictional character, the world of espionage is very much a real one. There are numerous double agents hard at work out there, carrying out…
