Unexpected treasures and captivating oddities await in this eclectic mix of discoveries. From hidden gems to peculiar artifacts, these images highlight the beauty in the overlooked and forgotten. Each find tells a story, sparking curiosity and appreciation for the small wonders that enrich our lives and broaden our perspectives.
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The world's oldest diving suit is both as fascinating as it is terrifying. This is most likely what the photographer taking underwater photos in 1899 wore
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A Tasmanian Tiger. The animal went extinct in 1936. Scientists believe they could resurrect the tiger using specific DNA bonding.
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The American Dream Limo. The world's longest car, stretching 100 feet. Originally built in the 1980s and recently restored, it features a helipad, mini-golf course, jacuzzi, and even a waterbed. The insurance must be crazy. Why live the American Dream, when you can cruise around in it?
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Schwarzenegger next to Wilt Chamberlain and Andre The Giant on the set of Conan. To think most people are up to Arnie's chin
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This is Eugene Cernan, who is passed in 2017 but is the last man to ever walk on the moon.
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Before he left back to Earth, he knelt down on one knee and etched TDC into the moons surface; his daughter's initials. Due to there being no atmosphere and wind on the Moon, his daughters initials are most likely still there to this day.
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If a burn is bad enough, even dirt won't stick to it
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On Sept. 3rd, 1967, Sweden made a shift from driving on the left side of the road, to the right. There was some slight confusion the day of. This picture is from a main street that drew crowds to come watch as the first handful of vehicles switched over lanes. Times were a lot slower back then
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Telephone line workers go to school where they learn to be telephone line workers. Say that 10x fast.
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One of the first photos ever taken underwater where the camera operator was underwater as well. Years earlier a photo was taken underwater but the camera was submerged on a giant pole. Taken by Louis Botan in 1899.
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A real executioners mask.
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Brian Shaw (middle), four-time winner of World's Strongest Man competition, ext to a couple of 200lbs bodybuilders.
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There was a gym on the Titanic& it had a rowing machine. A very elegant rowing machine.
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This gigantic screw is meant for mounting solar panels. Not the ones in residential areas
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This is how the FBI stored fingerprints in 1942. Reminds me of Blade Runner
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Though it's the weakest part of the tree, it is possible to get from the centre of a tree.
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Henry VIII's armor had pre-baseball cup feature. King Henry's most prized possession couldn't have any damage to it.
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A modern tomato vs the one grown with 150-year old seeds
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The insides of a 1970s spacesuit.
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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Winners of cars on the Price is Right get a special license plate cover if they accept the car.
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The fold out bed George Washington slept on during the Revolutionary War. It folds up into a truck, luckily the matress isn't very thick. Only the best for Mr. Washington.