This historical image captures a moment in the early 1950s when Soviet soldiers fed starving polar bears in the harsh climate of the Chukchi Peninsula...

The soldiers, part of a military patrol, encountered the bears near their tracked vehicle (identified as a GT-SM GAZ-34036). With limited supplies and meat scarce, the troops shared cans of sweetened condensed milk from their rations.

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This historical image captures a moment in the early 1950s when Soviet soldiers fed starving polar bears in the harsh climate of the Chukchi Peninsula...

The soldiers, part of a military patrol, encountered the bears near their tracked vehicle (identified as a GT-SM GAZ-34036). With limited supplies and meat scarce, the troops shared cans of sweetened condensed milk from their rations.

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A young woman with the word 'Invincible' embroidered on her underwear welcomes HMS Invincible back from the Falklands after Britain's victory over Argentina in the Falklands War – 1982....

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Goodyear developed illuminated tires in the early 1960s using a translucent synthetic rubber called Neothane, featuring internal bulbs to glow in colors like red, green, or white for futuristic styling and enhanced visibility, but they never reached production due to severe safety and performance issues, including poor wet grip, overheating, and distraction, ultimately remaining a fascinating concept car relic.

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Goodyear developed illuminated tires in the early 1960s using a translucent synthetic rubber called Neothane, featuring internal bulbs to glow in colors like red, green, or white for futuristic styling and enhanced visibility, but they never reached production due to severe safety and performance issues, including poor wet grip, overheating, and distraction, ultimately remaining a fascinating concept car relic.

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A kid with a Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab kit, a real educational toy sold by the A.C. Gilbert Company in 1950–1951. The kit actually included low-level radioactive uranium ore samples (in those little jars), a Geiger counter (the metal box he's peering into), headphones for listening to the clicks, and other items like small mineral specimens.

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A kid with a Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab kit, a real educational toy sold by the A.C. Gilbert Company in 1950–1951. The kit actually included low-level radioactive uranium ore samples (in those little jars), a Geiger counter (the metal box he's peering into), headphones for listening to the clicks, and other items like small mineral specimens.

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This iconic photograph captures the massive ash cloud from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens.....

The photo was taken on May 18, 1980, by Richard Lasher, a Boeing employee who was on his way to ride his dirt bike near Spirit Lake. As the ash cloud rapidly approached, Lasher was forced to abandon his red Ford Pinto and escape on his motorcycle.

The eruption was a lateral blast, considered the most disastrous volcanic eruption in U.S. history.

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A historical building in Fatih district of Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷, showcasing architectural layers from four different periods. 

Lowest visible layer consists of Roman foundations, possibly part of a cistern. 

Above that are Byzantine arches, dating from when city was capital of Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. 

Next layer up is Ottoman-era stone construction from 15th Century. 

Top section is from the Republic era of Turkey, reflecting more modern architectural styles. 

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Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance (except Russia) that fought against the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900...

From the left: Britain, United States, Australia, India, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan.

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Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance (except Russia) that fought against the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900...

From the left: Britain, United States, Australia, India, Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan.

© julius.backman (IG)

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A historical building in Fatih district of Istanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷, showcasing architectural layers from four different periods. 

Lowest visible layer consists of Roman foundations, possibly part of a cistern. 

Above that are Byzantine arches, dating from when city was capital of Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. 

Next layer up is Ottoman-era stone construction from 15th Century. 

Top section is from the Republic era of Turkey, reflecting more modern architectural styles. 

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The Medieval mason who did this definitely had quite a sense of humor 😆

A quirky stone sculpture, often interpreted as a form of medieval humor, located at the Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy in Conques, France 🇫🇷

The sculpture is a small, carved figure appearing to be "stuck" or "peeking" out from between the architectural elements of the church's exterior. It is a well-known example of a grotesque or a marginal carving, showcasing the playful side of medieval artisans.

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Sign on a barbershop announcing special prices for the unemployed, Berlin, 1927...

Berlin in 1920s was a city of many social contrasts. While a large part of the population continued to struggle with high unemployment and deprivations in the aftermath of WWI, the upper class of society, and a growing middle class, gradually rediscovered prosperity and turned Berlin into a cosmopolitan city.

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