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Watch *NSYNC turn a crowd of people booing them into fans in less than 2 minutes singing the National Anthem at the 2000 World Series https://t.co/3GCNispAfT
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In 2016, 18-year-old German Andrej Ciesielski secretly climbed the Great Pyramid of Giza with a GoPro, filming the whole thing. Halfway up the 146-meter pyramid, police noticed him but he kept going, risking three years in jail. At the top, he enjoyed an amazing view before climbing down in 20 minutes. When he got caught, officials made him delete his footage, but he later recovered it at home. Though illegal, he said the incredible experience and video were worth it.
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A Thread of photos of six teens who were discovered in 1966 surviving on a remote Pacific island after a fishing trip gone wrong. They lived out there for 15 months by fishing, foraging, and using teamwork๐งต https://t.co/BNWs1SJAXp
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January 2025 brings a rare sight: six planets aligning, with Mercury joining for seven. Visible starting January 21 after sunset, you can see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn without gear. Telescope needed for Neptune, Uranus. https://t.co/ytZwiBApJs
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P. Diddy explain what you need to throw an "amazing party" in 2002 https://t.co/T6cFELId45
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MTV commercial for "Diddy Parties" for the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards https://t.co/Dz5aE17yIh
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In 2003, American troops seized $868.35 million worth of gold bars from a truck in Iraq. These are their photographs of their finds featuring Saddam Hussein's gold SVD๐งต https://t.co/liKYoXN4D3
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This is what shopping at Blockbuster for a movie night in 1993 looked like https://t.co/sVxsPrgh7R
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This video showcases motor oil viscosities and their impact on engine performance https://t.co/oCrk2qdQIK
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Throwback to when Trump made fun of himself on SNL. https://t.co/ljtzWEnKym
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Bee Gees acapella of "How deep is your love" might be better than the original version (1998) https://t.co/JmHA34jjIl
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The best commercial in all of history https://t.co/zo5pMYdbrL
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Footage of a confederate soldier doing the โrebel yellโ https://t.co/IdM3beZj9u
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The internet will never forget this clip https://t.co/vdN2Kv5Zns
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This is the most legendary moment in Wife Swap history https://t.co/EW07spWk0E
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This is a terribly hungover Captain Lewis Nixon of Easy Company, the morning after celebrating V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) in 1945. https://t.co/VkFkXX4Zo4
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Cop arrests fire fighter in the middle of tending to a wounded civilian because fire truck was barely over the line https://t.co/yLS36pBSoJ
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Clubbing in the 80's, seemed like such a vibe https://t.co/irjNU7Z0Ho
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In the late 1990s, Julia Hill climbed a 200 foot (61 meters) approximately 1000-year-old Californian redwood tree & didn't come down for another 738 days. She ultimately reached an agreement with Pacific Lumber Company to spare the tree & a 200-foot buffer zone surrounding the tree.
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Never forget that time Whitney Houston wanted to set the record straight https://t.co/TRqQWzHEa7
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Brutally honest car ad https://t.co/FaJJfG03iP
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In 1985, a Scientist ate radioactive uranium to prove it's "harmless" https://t.co/d2PDVUmZNQ
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Opening 60 year old fallout shelter bread https://t.co/FzlMrJQ7Zo
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The reason why she is missing 40 minutes a day https://t.co/WmzfJjH1D8
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Is this the biggest plot twist in cinematic history? https://t.co/DhmdUKVaZa
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Cameraman sacrificed his job for this https://t.co/Lr0olJ18Ik
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Woman screams 'NO' as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th President of the United States https://t.co/bqlyI61VZZ
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Thomas Jefferson statue removed from New York City Hall after 187 years. https://t.co/KAZUeIxYq9
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Technicians discovered 300 pounds of acorns inside a transmitting antenna stored by what they think was one single woodpecker https://t.co/JPTfzxlUv1
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The Bajau Tribe, also known as sea nomads, originates from the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines, among other areas in Southeast Asia. Renowned for their remarkable free-diving skills, they sustain themselves mainly through activities like spearfishing in the sea. Studies have shown that the Bajau people possess a genetic adaptation commonly referred to as the "sea nomad gene." This genetic variant often results in larger spleen sizes among the Bajau, potentially aiding in their ability to hold their breath for extended periods while diving. This physical adaptation is thought to be advantageous for their exceptional free-diving lifestyle.
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This rare photo captures the early construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, a pivotal moment in the development of San Francisco's transportation infrastructure. In 1848, the city's population was meager, with fewer than 500 residents. However, the Gold Rush in 1849 led to a tenfold increase in population. By the early 1900s, the Bay Region had reached a million inhabitants, necessitating the development of a major north-south highway. Highway 101 was the key to establishing a viable statewide transportation route, but it required a bridge to span the Golden Gate. Advancements in civil engineering during the early 1900s opened the door to designing and constructing long-span bridges. The notion of a grand bridge across the Golden Gate, once thought impossible, suddenly became a potential reality. Despite facing political opposition, limited funds due to the Great Depression that began in 1929, and the daunting physical challenges of bridging a mile-wide stretch of water, the residents of six northern California counties made the bold decision to finance the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. The construction officially commenced on January 5, 1933, accompanied by a grand groundbreaking ceremony held on February 26, 1933, which drew an estimated 100,000 attendees. It was an event of great significance, as it marked the realization of a remarkable engineering feat. The San Francisco newspaper reported the next day that "Two hundred and fifty carrier pigeons, provided by the San Francisco Racing Pigeon Club to carry the message of groundbreaking to every corner of California, were so frightened by the surging human mass that small boys had to crawl into their compartments in the bridge replica to shoo them out with sticks." The construction process took four years to complete. The Golden Gate Bridge was officially opened on May 27, 1937, becoming the longest bridge span in the world at that time. The day before the official opening, 200,000 people partook in the first public crossing, walking, running, and even roller-skating across the newly constructed bridge. This iconic structure remains a symbol of engineering achievement and a vital part of San Francisco's history.
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Macaulay Culkin pushes Michael Jackson off diving board, 1989 https://t.co/QNASnG3pXl
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In 2004, Yale students executed a clever prank by disguising themselves as a Harvard pep squad and tricking Harvard fans into unwittingly holding up placards that spelled "WE SUCK" at their own game. According to a barely restrained write-up in the Yale Daily news, representatives of the fictitious Harvard pep squad distributed red and white construction paper pieces in a specific order to Harvard Stadium's home team side in Allston. They explained to curious sign-holders that if everyone raised them simultaneously, the message "Go Harvard" would be visible from the Yale side of the stands. Unbeknownst to the crowd, these students were not part of any Harvard pep squad, as it turns out; they were Yale students. When the signs went up, the Yale crowd responded with cheers and chants of "You suck" as an entire half-stadium of Harvard fans held up paper that spelled out "We Suck." The Harvard crowd, unaware of the prank, even repeated the signs several times, with some Harvard students remaining oblivious to what had transpired for days.
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San Francisco's Lombard Street, captured in 1975, is renowned as the "Crookedest Street in the World" and stands as one of the city's most iconic attractions. Each year, countless tourists either stroll or drive along its eight sharp hairpin bends. This street is also celebrated for its exceptional scenic beauty. The most famous stretch of Lombard Street, located on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, features eight sharp turns, earning it the distinction of being the world's most winding street. The concept for these turns, originally proposed by property owner Carl Henry and constructed in 1922, aimed to moderate the hill's natural 27 percent grade, which was too steep for many vehicles, thereby enhancing safety. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, this section of Lombard Street typically saw approximately 250 vehicles per hour, with an average daily traffic volume of 2,630 vehicles in 2013. During peak hours, vehicles sometimes had to wait up to 20 minutes to navigate the winding segment, resulting in queues that extended all the way to Van Ness Avenue. Interestingly, while Lombard Street holds the title of the "Crookedest" street, it's not the most convoluted in San Francisco; that distinction technically belongs to Vermont Street, situated between 20th and 22nd streets on Potrero Hill.
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Check out these interesting facts I found on this street: 1. Origins of the Turns: The eight hairpin turns were not part of the street's original design. They were added in 1922 to reduce the hill's steepness and make it more navigable for vehicles. 2. Not the Only One: While Lombard Street is famous for its twists, Vermont Street in the Potrero Hill neighborhood is technically even more crooked. 3. Floral Beauty: The street is adorned with beautiful hydrangea flowers, adding to its scenic charm. 4. Tourist Magnet: Before the pandemic, the street saw an average of 2,630 vehicles daily in 2013, with wait times reaching up to 20 minutes during peak hours. 5. Film Fame: Lombard Street has been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, making it a recognizable spot for film buffs. 6. Safety First: The turns were primarily added for safety reasons, as the hill's 27% grade was too steep for most vehicles of the era. 7. Annual Event: Every summer, Lombard Street hosts an annual downhill race where contestants navigate the turns on big wheels.
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Wally Wellington demonstrating how bricks could have been moved in ancient times. This a construction worker claims he can build the pyramid with 25 year constructions schedule with just 520 people with just primitive tools.
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Only 5% of books have been translated in this ancient library of Tibet. The Sakya monastery in Tibet contains 84,000 secret manuscripts which is thought to contain 10,000 years of human history. The library was discovered behind a wall.
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13-year-old Magnus Carlsen gets bored against the Chess Legend Kasparov in 2004
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In 1948, Swiss pharmacologist Peter Witt studied the effect of drugs on spiders. He conducted an experiment in which he dosed the spiders by feeding them drugged flies or by giving them a drop of a drug in water. He then photographed their webs before and after the drugs were administered. These were the results. In 1957, researchers noted that spiders on low doses of LSD were "unaware of outside influences and concentrated on the job." Their webs showed consistent regularity. On depressants, "they 'forgot' to finish what they had started and the result was a very ineffective food gathering device."
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The discovery of the largest spider ever in the late 1980s unveiled a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric arachnid history. This remarkable finding showcased a creature that lived around 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period, and held the title for being one of the largest spider like arachnids to have ever existed. Originally thought to be a massive spider, Megarachne servinei was later reclassified as a eurypterid, an extinct group of aquatic arthropods related to scorpions and spiders. With an estimated leg span of around 50 centimeters (nearly 20 inches), Megarachne servinei was an imposing predator in the prehistoric waters it inhabited. Its size suggested a top position in the food chain, preying on smaller aquatic creatures.
@MarcBuiks - Marc Buiks
@historicontent @historyinmemes Not quite a spiderโฆ.
@cellestialtech - Cellestial Tech
@MarcBuiks @historicontent @historyinmemes More like a crustacean.
@MarcBuiks - Marc Buiks
@cellestialtech @historicontent @historyinmemes Certainly! It's a eurypterid, to be precise, as the author mentioned in the article. Those eurypterids could grow to be quite large!
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A stockbroker named Nicholas Winton saved the lives of 669 Czechoslovakian children, most of them Jewish, by taking them to England. He never told his wife what he had done. He refused to take credit until his wife found a scrapbook of the children that he saved and gave it to the BBC. This is what a real hero looks like.
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Slave shackle being removed by a British sailor, 1907. The son of the man who took the photograph wrote the following account of what happened:
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"The pictures were taken by my father who was serving aboard HMS Sphinx while on armed patrol off the Zanzibar and Mozambique coast in about 1907.
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They caught quite a few slaver traders, and those particular slaves that are in the pictures were liberated while he was on watch. That night a dhow (sailing vessel) sailed by and the slaves were all chained together.
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He raised the alarm and they got them onto the ship and got the chains knocked off them. They then questioned them and sent a party of marines ashore to try to track the slave traders down.
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They caught two of them and I believe they were of Arabic origin. My father thought the slave trade was a despicable thing that was going on, the slaves were treated very badly so when they got the slave traders they didn't give them a very nice time".
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