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The 20 Absolute Worst Cars of the 1980s

Many petrol heads will tell you that the 1980s was the worst decade ever for motoring.

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21 Vintage Photographs That Show How Life Looked in the Past

"History" is in the news because of Ridley Scott's upcoming historical drama, Napoleon. But unlike that movie, these history pics get their facts right.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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22 Vintage Photographs Of The Legendary Harry Houdini

The vaudeville performer grew to international acclaim, performing seemingly impossible stunts around the world.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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16 Armies From History That Were Totally Overrated

Even armies have hypemen.

By Carly Tennes

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21 Vintage Photos and Portraits Showing People Have Always Been Silly

Real people have never been serious, at least not all the time.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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Blast From the Past: 51 Photos of How the World Looked Like in 1980

The first year of the '80s wasn't all neon and hairspray.

By Carly Tennes

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24 New Photos of What the World Looked Like In 1977

Featuring Elvis's last performance, the release of Star Wars, and the most deadly aviation accident in history, 1977 was a year chock full of moments we'll never forget.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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25 Photos from the Vietnam War to Remind You of Its Horrors

America loves to forget the Vietnam War, but the conflict with the most living American veterans was very real.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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37 Historical Photos of Diving Suits Through the Years

Long before the cyclops at the end of the Spongebob movie made deep sea diving popular, there was a long and fascinating history to it, involving people who are just as famous as the yellow sponge.

By Neill Lynskey

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49 Historical Photos of Crash Test Dummies Through the Years

Crash test dummies have a long and violent history.

By Neill Lynskey

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Belly Up to These 30 Photos of Cool Basement Bars

No man cave is finished until it has a decked out basement bar.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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20 Nostalgic Photos From When Special Forces Dressed Like Substitute Teachers

It's not about what you look like, it's about what you can do.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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Mankind's Storied Past: 22 Utterly Intriguing Photos that Tell Our Story

There are plenty of iconic historical photos that you've definitely seen before, but these are almost as cool, and way more obscure.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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20 Historical Photos that Show the Life of the Harlem Hellfighters

The Harlem Hellfighters spent 191 days on the front lines during World War I, more than any other American regiment.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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20 Times When 10-Cent Beer Night at a Baseball Game Caused a Brawl

On June 4, 1974, the Cleveland Indians asked the question, "What happens when you give an entire stadium of sports fans 10-cent beer?" The answer was, one of the worst nights in baseball history.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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31 Photos of What the World Looked Like in 1985

We're still preoccupied ...

By Carly Tennes

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24 Rarely-Seen Photos of the Attacks on Pearl Harbor

On December 7th, 1941, Imperial Japan dealt the United States a devastating blow.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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21 Colorized Photos That Show What Life Was Like in the Days of Black and White

When looking at older historical photographs, there is always one thing missing; the color in which we live our lives.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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24 Dramatic Photos of WWII Over the Pacific

While World War II was wrapping up in Europe, millions of troops were forced to continue fighting the war's most intense battles, thousands of miles from home.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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29 Nifty Pics of What the World Looked Like In 1970

Groovy!

By Carly Tennes

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20 Cringey and Creepy Photos of Wax Statues and Figurines

When done well, wax museums are absolutely incredible. When done poorly, they're the stuff of nightmares.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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49 Pics of What the World Looked Like In 1990

Russians really, really wanted to go to McDonald's

By Carly Tennes

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They Tricked Us - How THese 21 'Little White Lies' Changed the Course of History

Sometimes a little deception is needed to get your way, but thanks to the butterfly effect, that deception can have a much larger impact than anticipated.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

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