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.

© Historic Photographs

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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.

© Historic Photographs

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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.

© julius.backman (IG)

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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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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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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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Actress and model Maria Grazia Cucinotta walking in Martina Franca (Apulia, Italy), 1995 ...

Maria Grazia Cucinotta gained international recognition just a few years later for her role in Il Postino (1994), a film nominated for five Academy Awards and often cited as one of the last great works of Italian poetic cinema.

📷© Ferdinando Scianna

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A traditional tree house built by Korowai people of Papua, Indonesia. These unique dwellings are a form of architectural adaptation to dense rainforest environment. 

Houses are constructed using natural materials like timber, vines and palm leaves. They are built high above the ground, sometimes over 40m high, to protect against floods, wild animals, insects, and evil spirits. The height is also used to spot enemies or intruders from afar. 

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Actress and model Maria Grazia Cucinotta walking in Martina Franca (Apulia, Italy), 1995 ...

Maria Grazia Cucinotta gained international recognition just a few years later for her role in Il Postino (1994), a film nominated for five Academy Awards and often cited as one of the last great works of Italian poetic cinema.

📷© Ferdinando Scianna

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A traditional tree house built by Korowai people of Papua, Indonesia. These unique dwellings are a form of architectural adaptation to dense rainforest environment. 

Houses are constructed using natural materials like timber, vines and palm leaves. They are built high above the ground, sometimes over 40m high, to protect against floods, wild animals, insects, and evil spirits. The height is also used to spot enemies or intruders from afar. 

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A cat-shaped ceramic vessel (200-700 CE), likely depicting a jaguar, puma, or pampas cat, attributed to the Recuay or Paracas culture from the northern highlands of Peru 🇵🇪

The vessel features an oversized, toothy grin and a bird figurine perched on its head.

Ceramics were a principal way Andean cultures recorded ideas, and this piece is an exceptional example of imagination and ingenuity.

MET Museum

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This is not the first time that Trump attacks Venezuela ...

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The oldest known photo of Stonehenge is actually a family picture in 3D from 1861. It is a stereoview, which creates a 3D effect when viewed with a special device.

Photographer Henry Brooks took the shot of his family on a day out to the famous neolithic structure, at Salisbury - England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

The image was discovered in a collection belonging to Queen guitarist and astrophysicist Dr. Brian May. 

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1970s Office....

A flashback to the corporate world of the 1970s. This office scene captures the era's distinct aesthetic, characterized by heavy beige technology, wood paneling, and an abundance of earth tones.

© Reddit

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