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    20 Old DMV Photos That Capture Peak Early-2000s Energy

    Frosted tips, glossy backdrops, and flip-phone vibes: here are 20 early-2000s DMV photos that lock in the era.

    The early 2000s had a look, and the DMV caught all of it. Frosted tips, tiny chokers, glossy lips… You can almost hear the dial-up tone while the clerk says…

  • Left: An orangutan holds a large leaf above its head as an umbrella in the rain. Right: Two otters float on their backs in water, holding paws.
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    20 Animal Facts That Prove Our World Is More Mysterious Than We Thought

    Discover 20 fascinating animal facts that reveal how mysterious and surprising our world really is. From strange behaviors to incredible abilities.

    Our world is full of creatures that challenge what we think we know about nature. Some animals communicate in ways that we still don’t understand, while others display abilities given…

  • Black and white photo of students in a classroom, each seated at a driving simulator station with steering wheels, practicing driving skills. Road signs are displayed on the back wall.
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    15 Old Driver’s Ed Photos Kids Today Wouldn’t Believe

    Discover 15 old Driver’s Ed photos that reveal just how wild learning to drive used to be. They capture a world today’s teens wouldn’t believe.

    Driver’s education hasn’t always been sleek touchscreens, virtual-reality hazard simulators, or compact cars built for efficiency. Decades ago, learning to drive looked wildly different, sometimes hilarious, sometimes dangerous, always unforgettable.…

  • Side-by-side portraits of two young men in Navy uniforms and sailor hats. The left image is in color, with the man resting his chin on his hand; the right image is black and white, showing the man smiling slightly.

    22 Forgotten ROTC Yearbook Photos From the ’60s–’90s

    Straight-on yearbook portraits from service academies and ROTC form the 60s–90s: faces, uniforms, and the moment before commission.

    These yearbook portraits from service academies and ROTC programs don’t shout; they steady the frame. A collar pin, a name tape, a precise part in the hair… Each of these…

  • A split image: on the left, a digital illustration of a stomach filled with green strings of chewing gum; on the right, three people stand beside an ice cream truck with colorful treat pictures on the side.
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    15 Lies Parents Told Their Kids In the Eighties

    From harmless fibs to hilarious exaggerations, these 15 lies parents told their kids in the Eighties will make you laugh and maybe reminisce.

    Growing up in the eighties meant living in a world where parents held all the answers, or at least pretended they did. Before we could fact-check everything with a tap…

  • Two black-and-white portraits side by side: on the left, a young man in a suit and tie; on the right, a young man in a decorated military uniform with medals and badges.
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    18 Yearbook and Military Academy Photos of War Heroes from WWI and WWII

    See 18 yearbook and military academy photos of war heroes from WWI and WWII. They give a rare glimpse into the young faces behind history's soldiers.

    These photographs reveal the ambition, spirit, and courage of a generation shaped by war. From high school yearbooks to military academy portraits, they show the young men and women who…

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