37 Fascinating Photos of The World
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“In the time of slavery in Colombia, hair braiding was used to relay messages. For example, to signal that they wanted to escape, women would braid a hairstyle called departes. And another style had curved braids where the curved braids would represent the roads they would use to escape.”
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“A horse breed called Appaloosa valued for its measuring color patterns that challenge the imagination.”
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“A 3000 year-old Egyptian foot prosthetics. It is one of the oldest prosthesis to ever be discovered.”
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“King Charles XII of Sweden, and the uniform he was wearing when he was killed, still surviving to this today.”
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“My latest recyclart piece: "The lone prince" over 5000 recycled elements from dismantling of various electronic and mechanical devices, tailored and refurbished in a composition based on mechanical joints only.”
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“The roof of an Aloha Airlines jet ripped off in mid-air at 24,000 feet, but the plane still managed to land safely! 28 April 1988.”
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“Paul Karason, turned permanently blue after using colloidal silver, a condition known as argyria which also earned him the title Papa Smurf.”
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“Nineteen year old Robert Wadlow (height 8 ft 7 in) the tallest person in recorded history. April 1, 1937.”
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“Hoba, the largest meteorite ever discovered, still lies where it struck 80,000 yrs ago. Found in 1920 Namibia.”
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“Workers and the huge chain links forged for the Titanic’s anchor, 1910 at Hingley and Sons.”
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“A 19th century masterpiece of the Spanish Arms and Armor — a flexible double-bladed rapier concealed in a silver ring snake sheath.”
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“A photo of the Sphinx in the late 1800s. It was taken from a hot air balloon and was still covered by sand.”
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