Moments In History
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama, G7 summit, southern Germany, June 8, 2015
January 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama, G7 summit, southern Germany, June 8, 2015
In a forest near Livorno in Tuscany, a hiker discovered a terracotta jar containing 175 silver Roman denarii. The coins date from 157 BC to 82 BC. Historians speculate they were likely buried by a soldier during a period of civil unrest, only to remain hidden and forgotten for centuries.
January 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
In a forest near Livorno in Tuscany, a hiker discovered a terracotta jar containing 175 silver Roman denarii. The coins date from 157 BC to 82 BC. Historians speculate they were likely buried by a soldier during a period of civil unrest, only to remain hidden and forgotten for centuries.
Former US president Barack Obama saw a choir of Danish girls practicing in their apartment with their balcony doors open and asks them to continue
January 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Former US president Barack Obama saw a choir of Danish girls practicing in their apartment with their balcony doors open and asks them to continue
At 81, Colonel Sanders shared how he sold KFC for just $2 million. Shortly after, it resold for $240 million
January 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
At 81, Colonel Sanders shared how he sold KFC for just $2 million. Shortly after, it resold for $240 million
In Goodfellas (1990), Robert De Niro disliked the feel of fake money and insisted on using real cash. The prop master withdrew thousands of his own dollars, ensuring every bill was returned and counted after each take.
January 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In Goodfellas (1990), Robert De Niro disliked the feel of fake money and insisted on using real cash. The prop master withdrew thousands of his own dollars, ensuring every bill was returned and counted after each take.
Climate activists protested the “climate crisis” by throwing orange paint on a Tesla Cybertruck, sparking criticism over the stunt’s effectiveness.
January 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Climate activists protested the “climate crisis” by throwing orange paint on a Tesla Cybertruck, sparking criticism over the stunt’s effectiveness.
Grandpa has a hidden Narnia library in his closet
January 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Grandpa has a hidden Narnia library in his closet
Hugh Glass, a 19th-century frontiersman, became a legend after surviving a brutal grizzly bear attack and being left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Despite his injuries, he dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort. What followed was an extraordinary quest for survival—and revenge.
January 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Hugh Glass, a 19th-century frontiersman, became a legend after surviving a brutal grizzly bear attack and being left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Despite his injuries, he dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort. What followed was an extraordinary quest for survival—and revenge.
A seaman's request for an extraordinary leave of absence, 1967. Reason: “My wife is planning to get pregnant this weekend and I would like to be present.”
January 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A seaman's request for an extraordinary leave of absence, 1967. Reason: “My wife is planning to get pregnant this weekend and I would like to be present.”
Ashley Revell, in 2004 liquidated all of his assets ($135,300) to go to Las Vegas and bet everything on red on roulette
January 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ashley Revell, in 2004 liquidated all of his assets ($135,300) to go to Las Vegas and bet everything on red on roulette
Colombian congresswoman and journalist Kathy Juvinao was caught vaping during the Health Reform debate.
January 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Colombian congresswoman and journalist Kathy Juvinao was caught vaping during the Health Reform debate.
The first McDonald’s in Moscow opened in 1990, and the story is insane. A Thread🧵
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
The first McDonald’s in Moscow opened in 1990, and the story is insane. A Thread🧵
Marilyn Monroe stuck in a cruise ship port hole in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
December 23, 2024 at 5:39 AM
Marilyn Monroe stuck in a cruise ship port hole in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
Grandpa has a hidden Narnia library in his closet
December 22, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Grandpa has a hidden Narnia library in his closet
What happens when you open soda on the ocean floor
December 18, 2024 at 5:55 PM
What happens when you open soda on the ocean floor
Hiroshima, Japan in 1946. One year after the attack in August of 1945.
December 17, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Hiroshima, Japan in 1946. One year after the attack in August of 1945.
On this date, Dec 14, 1987, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" first premiered.
December 15, 2024 at 1:10 AM
On this date, Dec 14, 1987, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" first premiered.
50 cent explains holding a drink but not actually drinking
December 14, 2024 at 4:54 AM
50 cent explains holding a drink but not actually drinking
How boxers trained in the 1920s
December 14, 2024 at 4:51 AM
How boxers trained in the 1920s
Arab man with 17 wives laughing at American man with one wife
December 13, 2024 at 6:57 AM
Arab man with 17 wives laughing at American man with one wife
Jaguar once made a car that actually sounded like a jaguar. It never went into production due to high costs
December 13, 2024 at 6:54 AM
Jaguar once made a car that actually sounded like a jaguar. It never went into production due to high costs
Napoleon Bonaparte's postmortem mask, 1821.
December 13, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Napoleon Bonaparte's postmortem mask, 1821.
Fan does a Muhammed Ali impression in front of him
December 12, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Fan does a Muhammed Ali impression in front of him
John Daly barefoot launching golf balls over the highway onto a high school football field in Akron, OH
December 12, 2024 at 11:04 PM
John Daly barefoot launching golf balls over the highway onto a high school football field in Akron, OH