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Rare Historical Photos Pt. 4 [18 Pics]

Rare Historical Photos Pt. 4 [18 Pics]
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Rare Historical Photos Pt. 5 Rare Historical Photos Pt. 5 [20 Pics] Nov 16 2012 Another roundup of the popular historical series of posts that we do. You can find the previous post here, and the start of the series here. Arnold Schwarzenegger on the day he recieved his American citizenship. The valuable stallion Nearco is led from his personal bomb shelter on the Beech House stud farm. Times Square, New York, USA. 1972. Looks like a bad day to mow your lawn. Queen Elizabeth II firing a British L85 battle rifle. An American soldier at an advanced allied base, with his pet kangaroo. 1942. Construction of the Statue of Liberty, 1884. Tearing the Berlin Wall down, 1989. Einstein's office at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, photographed on the day of his death, April 18, 1955. Luftwaffe pilots playing cards during the African campaign, 1942. Elisabeth "Lilo" Gloeden stands before judges, on trial for being involved in the attempt on Adolf Hitler's life, 1944. A Grumman X-29 experimental aircraft.

Home | Galeria Vermelho srilanka Anuradhapura, a Buddhist center from ancient times (albumen photo, late 1800's) Source: ebay, Jan. 2002 A Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura (albumen photo, late 1800's) This Bodhi Tree is said to have grown from a shoot of the original one under which the Buddha meditated (albumen photo, late 1800's) Source: ebay, Jan. 2002 Ruwanweli Dagoba, another early site in Anuradhapura (albumen photo, late 1800's) An annual Buddhist procession in Ceylon, in a photo by Scowen and Co, c.1880 Source: ebay, Feb. 2006 From "The Earth and its Inhabitants" by Elisee Reclus (D. == Indian Routes index == Indian Routes sitemap == Glossary == FWP's main page ==

14 Unique and Creative Rings Modern rings come in all shapes and sizes. This post showcases the most creative and unusual ring designs. Minimal Ring Combine it with other jewelry or wear alone for a minimalist look. Nail File Ring Useful ring with a partial rasp coating made out of stainless steel. Sandwich Ring BLT ring consists of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and two bread pieces. Stamp Ring Ring me ring lets you leave an impression of your phone number. Knot Ring Twisted sterling silver wire soldered together in the shape of a knot. Revolver Ring Full scale replica of a 44 Cal revolver chamber made into a ring. Smiley Ring Happy face ring made out of pure sterling, not just silver plated. Frankenstein and Pirate Rings Cool rings made by London based jewelry designer Dog State. Two Finger Ring Stylish ring with rectangular silver bar inspired by brass knuckles. Gas Mask Ring Unique pure silver ring looks like a gas mask with rubber hose. Heart Ring Ring casts a heart shaped shadow to symbolize the eternal love. Flower Ring

The Bill of Rights (including the Preamble to the Bill of Rights) Rare Historical Photos Pt. 3 [21 Pics] Rare Historical Photos Pt. 3 [21 Pics] Oct 12 2012 Well part two of the series did even better than part one, so here are some more awesome historical photos and info. An American soldier replaces "Adolf-Hitler-Str." sign with a "Roosevelt Blvd" one in Berlin, Germany, 1945. Microsoft staff. American soldiers discover Manet's “In the Conservatory” that was hidden (amongst other Nazi loot) in the salt mines of Merker, Germany. 1945. The assembly line of Porsche 911's at the Stuttgart factory. ~1970 One of the heaviest WW2 tanks ever created, the Tiger II. A different angle of the popular stand off between a man (top left in photo) and a column of Chinese Type 59 tanks (top right in photo) on Tiananmen Square. Princeton students after a Freshman / Sophomore snowball fight. Martin Luther King Jr. removing a burned cross from his front yard. 39th Tomsk infantry regiment with their motorcycle-mounted machine guns during WW1, Russia. The original Ronald clown of McDonald's. 1963. Oct 2 2012 View Post

Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand – MASP 6 Insane Coincidences You Won't Believe Actually Happened America's Freak Luck During the Battle of Midway The Battle of Midway may be remembered as one of the most spectacular naval battles in history and one of the huge turning points in the Pacific theater, but it started out as a pure clusterfuck for the Americans. Despite going into battle with most of Japan's game plan in their pocket thanks to American codebreakers/Bothan spies, the U.S. Navy had little to show for it in the early hours of June 4, 1942. Just about every aircraft that took on the Japanese that day was destroyed, and all without delivering any serious damage. In short, the Battle of Midway started off like the Battle of Endor, only with every fighter in the Rebel Fleet crashing into the Death Star's deflector shield. Where it Gets Weird: There was one squadron of American dive bombers lead by Lieutenant Commander C. His squadron started dropping like flies until, in an act of sheer luck that would make even J.K. Where it Gets Even Weirder: ...when he wasn't busy being a pimp.

Animal Sleep Most animals have a daily pattern of rest and activity. Some animals are more active during the day (diurnal) and some are more active during the night (nocturnal). How much time do animals spend sleeping? Well, it depends on the animal: References: This table was adapted from four sources: Aserinsky, E., Eyelid condition at birth: relationship to adult mammalian sleep-waking patterns, In Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, edited by B.N.

Hidden Rare Historical Photos. Richard Nixon tries to figure out how to use chopsticks during his China visit in 1972. Bob Marley on the beach with Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare, mother of Damien Marley. The Statue of Liberty surrounded by scaffolding as workers complete the final stages in Paris. Circa 1885. In the aftermath of the D-Day invasion, two boys watch from a hilltop as American soldiers drive through the town of St. 152 mm Howitzer battery fires during Belorussian Strategic Offensive Operation, 1944. A female Lebanese fighter, 1982 Beautiful color image of the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-5 fighters, of Fighter Squadron JG54, during flight, 1943. Wirths Circus arrives at platform 9, Spencer St. station in Melbourne, Australia. German Soldiers in 1942. Abraham Lincoln's hearse. 1865. Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937. Niagara Falls, frozen in 1911. A group of people have a picnic in the middle of the highway during the oil crisis of 1973. Construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961. Corporal Luther E.

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