Cocaine Toothache 1885
Photo Legend History Cocaine toothache drops for children, 1885.
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Celebrate the end WWI 1918
Thousands of people celebrate the end of the First World War on Broad Street, Philadelphia. November 11, 1918
First Pig to Fly 1909
'I am the first pig to fly.' - November 4th, 1909. The first historically recorded flight of a pig took place on British soil, at Leysdown in Kent on November 4th, 1909. The pig was carried aloft by J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon, later the First Lord Brabazon of Tara, in his personal French-built Voisin aero plane.
Knocker Ups in UK 1900
Before alarm clocks were affordable, 'knocker-ups' were used to wake people early in the morning. UK, around 1900
Kurt Angle Winning Gold 1996
Wrestler Kurt Angle holds up the American Flag after winning gold in the 1996 Olympics with a broken neck.
Lincoln Without A Beard 1860
Lincoln without a beard - Lincoln only began growing a beard in 1860, during his run for presidency.
Old Man Drove The Same Rolls Royce 1928
This 102 yr old man drove the same Rolls Royce for 82 years -- A 1928 Rolls Royce. Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA ) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly-P1 Roadster from his father, brand new – as a graduation gift in 1928. He drove it up until his death last year … At the age of 102! He was the oldest living owner of a car that was purchased new. Just thought you’d like to see it. It was donated to a Springfield museum after his death. It has 172,000 miles on it, still runs like a Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. (82 years). 172,000 miles not kilometers!!
Cats Catching Squirts Of Milk California 1954
Cats catching squirts of milk during milking at a dairy farm in California, 1954 -Thank You everyone who’s been very supportive of us building this amazing community. Remember to invite a friend by tagging them when you see something you love.
Great Riding Tandem 1890
Charles B. Tripp, the armless man and Eli Bowen, the legless man, riding a tandem. 1890s