20 Fascinating Pics That Prove History Is Anything But Boring

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It's easy to look back and say that I would've paid more attention in history class. The truth is I was too worried about trying to get girls to think about anything else.

However, as my hormones settled and my acne disappeared, I've grown to truly enjoy learning about our world's history. I've compiled some of the most fascinating photos that have the wildest backstories. Take a trip back through time, and maybe learn a thing or two. Enjoy.

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Imagine fishing with Che Guevara and Fidel Castro (1960.)

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1930's portable changing rooms on the beach.

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Italy, 1998. A U.S. Marine Corps aircraft flew too low and cut the wire to an overhanging cable car. This was the aftermath.

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In the 1930's, apartments had baby cages so that they could get some fresh air.

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Beatles' fans were a different breed. (1960s.)

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Habitat 67, first introduced at the Expo World's Fair in 1967. It still houses residents to this day.

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Alan Rickman at 18 years old.

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1975, Gerald Ford and Pele play soccer at the White House.

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England, 1940. Children wearing a mask of Hitler, and one of Charlie Chaplin.

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1963, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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A 1960's lipstick tester.

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On set of Super Mario Bros. (1992.)

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Voice actor Mel Blanc known for his work as Bugs Bunny.

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Kids playing on mattresses in England, 1981.

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Scotland, 1963. Two kids stand in front of their 17-foot snowman.

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1956, JFK Airport.

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The dining room on the Hindenburg.

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Poland, 1980. This is how people recorded live music back in the day.

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9/11 hero, Welles Crowther as a kid. He would become known as the 'Man in the Red Bandana.'

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A passing plane captures the World Trade Centers on 9/11.