Trending on The Scroller

  • Left: A group of four people wearing baggy pants and colorful outfits, striking poses. Top right: People entering a large, inflatable dome in a gym. Bottom right: People sitting inside the dome, looking at a starry projection on the ceiling.
    ,

    25 Photos That Show What High School Looked Like in the 1990s

    From baggy jeans to mixtapes, these 25 nostalgic photos will transport you back to what high school was really like in the ‘90s!

    The 90s were a decade of transformation. The cultural shifts between grunge rock and hip hop and the explosion of the internet and cell phones made this one of the most fun yet…

  • Left: An open toolbox with assorted tools, books, and measuring devices. Right: A workshop with a large milling machine, anvil, and various tools, set near a window.
    , , ,

    18 Vintage Machinist Tools That Defined an Era

    Before there were such things as CNC machines and digital fabrication tools, machinists instead relied upon precision, skill, and a…

    Before there were such things as CNC machines and digital fabrication tools, machinists instead relied upon precision, skill, and a wide array of tools that had been masterfully handcrafted. These…

  • On the left, a man in a suit and hat skateboards in Central Park in 1965, with spectators in the background. On the right, a man in a suit and hat steps out of a helicopter holding a drink in 1964. Text reads "Mystery skateboarder in Central Park in 1965" and "Frank Sinatra getting out of a helicopter with a drink in his hand 1964.
    ,

    60+ Photos From the 1960s That Are Pure ‘Old School Cool’

    All aboard! Our time machine is set for the 1960s! We’re going to be touring the entire decade rather than…

    All aboard! Our time machine is set for the 1960s! We’re going to be touring the entire decade rather than getting too focused on the summer of love or Beatles…

  • Split image showing a disassembled cigarette lighter with metal parts on a wooden surface on the left, and a vintage camera enclosed in a Parliament cigarette pack on the right.
    , ,

    17 Spy Gadgets Used During the Cold War (1947-1991)

    The Cold War wasn’t just a battle of ideologies, but of secrets as well. This era of tension between the…

    The Cold War wasn’t just a battle of ideologies, but of secrets as well. This era of tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was marked by espionage, secret…

  • Left: A dimly lit corridor lined with prison cell doors and metal railings in an old prison. Right: A narrow brick tunnel with arched ceiling, lit by bulbs hanging from the ceiling, leading to a staircase and an open area.
    ,

    Inside Alcatraz: 29 Photos That Show the Harsh Life On the Rock

    Step onto the Rock with 29 rare Alcatraz photos that reveal cramped cells, guard towers and the daily grind inside America’s most infamous prison.

    Isolated on an island in the San Francisco Bay is a prison that was home to some of the most notorious criminals in American history. Known for its brutal conditions,…

  • On the left, a soldier sits on a stone wall, head in arms, appearing distressed. On the right, a soldier in uniform joyfully embraces a smiling young boy. The juxtaposition captures contrasting emotions related to war.
    ,

    15 Vintage Photos Encapsulating the Emotion of Soldiers Returning From War

    These 15 powerful vintage photos capture the raw emotion of soldiers reuniting with loved ones after war.

    War casts dark shadows over the lives it touches, but some light is shown when they return home to their families. We want to show you the raw, unfiltered feelings…

Featured Article

  • Two men stand beside a stack of logs. The man on the left shaves with an axe, his head tilted back. The man on the right uses a traditional razor and mirror. Both have shaving cream on their faces.
    , ,

    23 Photos of Real-Life Lumberjacks From the Early 1900s

    In the early 1900s, lumberjacks were the backbone of an industry that helped build the nation. From dense forests to…

    In the early 1900s, lumberjacks were the backbone of an industry that helped build the nation. From dense forests to makeshift camps, a lumberjack’s life was defined by long hours,…

  • Clint Eastwood sits casually on a beige couch, wearing a black leather jacket, brown shirt, blue jeans, yellow socks, and brown shoes. The wooden wall and a green plant are in the background.
    ,

    17 Clint Eastwood Quotes To Tip Your Hat To

    Clint Eastwood is an undeniable Hollywood legend. He’s infamous for his no-nonsense attitude, extremely gritty performances, and those golden, unforgettable…

    Clint Eastwood is an undeniable Hollywood legend. He’s infamous for his no-nonsense attitude, extremely gritty performances, and those golden, unforgettable one-liners. He’ll nail his role as a gunslinger in a…

  • Left: An abandoned grocery store in Fukushima with cluttered aisles and debris. Right: An abandoned church in Mississippi surrounded by trees with Spanish moss. Both images evoke a sense of decay and abandonment.
    , , ,

    29 Eerie and Abandoned Places That Are Fully Dystopian

    There’s something hauntingly captivating about places that were once teeming with life but now sit in eerie silence. For some,…

    There’s something hauntingly captivating about places that were once teeming with life but now sit in eerie silence. For some, exploring these abandoned spaces is a thrill—an invitation to step…

  • On the left, a large industrial steel factory labeled "Bethlehem Steel, the factory that built NYC." On the right, a monolithic concrete structure labeled "Hard pass." The sky is overcast in both images.
    , ,

    25 Eerie and Unsettling Buildings That Actually Look Evil

    It’s easy to forget just how much architects and urban planners shape the world around us. Some buildings are sleek…

    It’s easy to forget just how much architects and urban planners shape the world around us. Some buildings are sleek and modern, others are grand and historic—but then there are…

  • Left image: A pickup truck driving with only its rear half visible, captioned "The front wheel drive pickup truck." Right image: An SUV with a makeshift plow made from wooden boards attached to the front, captioned "No plow, no problem.
    , , , ,

    29 Times People “Fixed” Cars in a Very Questionable Way

    There’s nothing wrong with cutting corners to save a few bucks—sometimes, it’s even admirable. But when it comes to car…

    There’s nothing wrong with cutting corners to save a few bucks—sometimes, it’s even admirable. But when it comes to car repairs, there’s a fine line between resourceful and reckless. Some…

  • A black and white photo of a ship with striped camouflage shown from two different angles is on the left. On the right, a close-up of a zippered garment asks "White and gold? Or black and blue?
    , ,

    25 Deceptive Photos That Are More Like Optical Illusions

    Sometimes, reality isn’t quite what it seems. Whether by accident or clever design, these photos create optical illusions that will…

    Sometimes, reality isn’t quite what it seems. Whether by accident or clever design, these photos create optical illusions that will make you do a double take. From mind-bending perspectives to…