During the Second World War, you couldn’t just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. All these things were rationed, which meant you were only allowed to buy a small amount (even if youContinue reading “During World War II, Many Items Were Rationed in the United States, Including Shoes!”
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Meet Ralph C. Lincoln From Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 11th Generation Lincoln, 3rd Cousin of Abraham Lincoln
Ralph C. Lincoln, the assistant manager at Vitamin World in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, looks strikingly similar to a very famous American – the 16th U.S. President – Abraham Lincoln. Many people have told him “you look just like Abe.” He smiles and replies, “Which one? There are several Abrahams in the family.” Meet Ralph C. LincolnContinue reading “Meet Ralph C. Lincoln From Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 11th Generation Lincoln, 3rd Cousin of Abraham Lincoln”
Amazing Portraits of Simone Segouin, the 18 Year Old French Resistance Fighter Who Captured 25 Nazis During the Fall of Chartres
Simone Segouin risked her life many times during the secret war against the Nazi occupiers, and became famous the world over when she was pictured wielding a gun in her distinctive shorts and cap. She helped de-rail a train and blow up bridges in and around the city of Chartres, 50 miles south of ParisContinue reading “Amazing Portraits of Simone Segouin, the 18 Year Old French Resistance Fighter Who Captured 25 Nazis During the Fall of Chartres”
How the Original Selfie Stick Was Invented in the 1980s
Before the word “selfie” was even coined, let alone in the dictionary. The first selfie stick was neither as elegant nor as successful as the latest models. The original patent was filed all the way back in 1983, before cell phones were ubiquitous. The first selfie stick was invented by Hiroshi Ueda, at the timeContinue reading “How the Original Selfie Stick Was Invented in the 1980s”
Awesome Photographs of People Riding Around on Scooters From the Early 20th Century
The Autoped was an early motor scooter or motorized scooter manufactured by the Autoped Company of Long Island City, New York from 1915 to 1921. The driver stood on a platform with 10-inch tires and operated the machine using only the handlebars and steering column, pushing them forward to engage the clutch, using a leverContinue reading “Awesome Photographs of People Riding Around on Scooters From the Early 20th Century”
61 Amazing Photos That Capture Private Moments of ‘Soldiers at Rest’ During World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world’s countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. In a total war directly involving moreContinue reading “61 Amazing Photos That Capture Private Moments of ‘Soldiers at Rest’ During World War II”
Rare Portrait Photos From the Smith and Telfer Studio in Cooperstown, New York, 1865-1885
Washington G. Smith (1828-1893) and Arthur J. Telfer (1859-1954) spent almost one hundred years photographing people, events, and scenes in and around Cooperstown. At the time of his gift Telfer was 93 years old and was widely thought to be the oldest working photographer in the United States. Washington Smith worked with partners while heContinue reading “Rare Portrait Photos From the Smith and Telfer Studio in Cooperstown, New York, 1865-1885”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 5
The Last Known Photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger Crew Boarding the Space Shuttle on January 28, 1986
This is the last known photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger crew boarding the space shuttle on January 28, 1986. Tragedy would strike 73 seconds into launch as the shuttle’s O-ring on it’s right booster failed leading to the separation of the Solid Rocket Booster. Extreme aerodynamic forces then broke up the orbiter. The crewContinue reading “The Last Known Photo of the Space Shuttle Challenger Crew Boarding the Space Shuttle on January 28, 1986”
14 Historical Photos That Show the Evolution of Television From the 1920s Through the 1980s
Despite its status as a device that defines the modern age, the television has its roots in the 19th century, when scientists found ways to transmit images and sound. Even the word “television,” combining Greek and Latin roots to mean “far-sight,” stems from the 1900 world’s fair. Perhaps more than any other medium, TV hasContinue reading “14 Historical Photos That Show the Evolution of Television From the 1920s Through the 1980s”
