It’s not often that we see the weirder side of history… But, they do exist! Here are some interesting photos of historical events and weird happenings…
Sunken WWII Planes
These fighter planes from WWII have found their watery graves. It’s such a crazy look into history!
When Asbestos Wasn’t Deadly
“The magic mineral of the Middle Ages.” Otherwise known as the leading cause of medical lawsuits. This was obviously way before people knew that it made them very sick.
Weird Vacuum Cleaner Ad
And so it began… Who vacuums in heels?
A Photograph of Claude Monet
This rare photo of Claude Monet literally looks like one of his paintings! How crazy is that?
Hospital Bill From 1943
In 1943, it only cost parents $29.50 to have a baby in the hospital. In today’s money, that equals to about $429.22, which is still crazy cheap. Nowadays, its a little more than $10,000… And that’s if it’s smooth labor and delivery.
Autoped from 1916
If you thought that electric scooters were a new thing, you are mistaken! This is the original electric scooter, called an Autoped, from 1916. These probably didn’t take off since cars were new and fun at the time.
When Socialism Was The Wave
Socialism was extremely popular among the working class, which is a pretty different mindset back in the day!
The Mustache Cup
This teacup was made to protect a man’s mustache from getting too wet. What an interesting way to go about this!
Sights During The Great Depression
During The Great Depression, more than 13 million Americans lost their jobs and were forced to struggle to survive. This was a common sight back in the day as people tried their best to find employment.
The Original Moulin Rouge
This is a real backstage photo of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret getting ready. Such classy ladies!
The Phantom Corsair, 1938
This is a prototype for a six-passenger two-door sedan! Why can’t cars look like this now?
The Oldest Bookstore
Located in Lisbon, Portugal, this bookstore was established in 1732 and has been in business ever since!
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel was the first Black person to win an Oscar! She won best supporting actress for her role as Mammy in Gone With The Wind back in 1940.
Presidential Couple
Even the president has to relax a bit! This was taken during the presidential election. They had to take a break!
The Original Amazon
Everyone has to start somewhere! Amazon CEO Jeff Bezo’s sure started off humbly. Now, he’s one of the richest people in the world.
Clutch Mcdonald’s Prices
“Amazing” menu is right! You could get the entire menu for under $1.50! What a dream. An unhealthy dream, but a dream nonetheless.
Time To Thaw the Laundry
This was a pretty common occurrence back in the day! Folks would leave their clothes out to dry, but if it was too cold, they would freeze over.
Audrey Being Herself
Audrey Hepburn took on a lot of serious and flirty roles, but she was also known for being very goofy and fun on set!
Crazy Ice Cave
Believe it or not, this ice cave is actually sitting at the foot of a volcano. This would have been crazy to explore!
Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love
This is the iconic wedding photo of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love in Hawaii.
Bye, Stalin
Celebrating death is pretty bizarre, but who can blame them?
Creepy Abandoned Villa
Located in Belgium, this definitely looks haunted. There are absolutely some ghosts over there.
London Street Kids
These street kids were just hanging out. This photo is from 1901.
Swallow’s Nest Castle, Ukraine
This castle is straight out of medieval times. This is definitely something to explore!
The Rock’s Got Style
A fanny pack, turtle neck, and silver chain combo? He’s absolutely killing it.
Rollerskating Babes
Someone should bring rollerskating back. Cruising around town in rollerskates would be pretty killer.
Covering Their Tracks
A surefire way to find a criminal is to literally follow their footsteps. Back in the day, criminals used cow hooves on the bottoms of their shoes so that the police can’t track what kind of shoe they have.
Pap Photo of Audrey Hepburn.
Paparazzi have always been around! They even got a young Audrey Hepburn relaxing in the sun.
Little Anne Frank
Among the belongings of Anne Frank and her family were dozens of beloved family photos. People have since saved these from being destroyed, and now we can see what little Anne Frank looked like.
The First Employees of the LEGO Company
LEGO was a small Danish company that actually used wooden blocks to create little cars and houses. Here is the pioneering group!
Gotta Go Fast
This rocket scooter looks cool in the photo but probably didn’t work too well. That’s a lot of exhaust!
The Famous Titanic Scene
This is a photo of James Cameron directing Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio on what to do during this crazy scene. Looks cold!
Freddie Mercury Being a King
Here’s a wonderful photo of Freddy Mercury just being who he is… A King.
Thomas Edison and His Second Wife
This is a nice photo of Edison and his second wife shortly after they were married. They had a nice relationship. Edison even taught her morse code so that they could communicate secretly when other people were around.
How Do You Stop a Comet? Pills, of Course
This sounds like something Wish.com would advertise. At best, these are just sugar pills.
Kid Freddy Mercury
Freddy Mercury was born in Zanzibar off of the coast of Tanzania. He and his family were Indian and eventually moved there. He ended up going to a British-style boarding school there before they all moved to England.
The Horror Film Squad
Here we have Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price, and John Carradine. The true founding fathers of horror films!
Judy Garland and Liza Minelli
What a sweet photo of mother and daughter! It’s easy to forget that they are mother and daughter.
Paris Basement Party
After WWII, Paris was struggling. In order to get spirits high again, random parties in random places just to get things moving again.
Young Brigitte Bardot
This is a super early modeling photo of Brigitte Bardot! You can already see the talent she has.
Frank Emmanuel Petersen Jr.
Petersen was the first Black general in USMC history. After that, he broke through to become the first Black three-star general.
Growth of the Lincoln Memorial
The first photo is of the Lincoln Memorial in 1917. It’s crazy to see how things can change in 100 years!
Pablo Picasso and His Cat
It’s a known fact that Picasso loved his kitty friends. Here we have him with his little buddy outside, fitted in an adorable harness!
Blackfoot Tribe
This is a stunning photo of the Blackfoot Tribe in Montana back in 1913.
Grace Kelly
This is just a stunning portrait of actress Grace Kelly. Did you know that she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco?
Queen Elizabeth Meeting Marilyn Monroe
When two worlds collide! Both the Queen and Monroe were 30 years old in this photo.
Burt Reynolds
Who doesn’t love Burt Reynolds? He was super popular in the 70s and 80s. He passed away in 2018 when he was 82.
East End of London in 1975
London in 1975 looks way different than it does now. Seems like it was a little behind.
Titanic Dogs
Thankfully, these pups made it onto lifeboats on the Titanic. Women, children, and dogs first, please!
Adorable Poodle Moth
This is a moth that I wouldn’t mind coming into my house. It’s so cute!
Newborn Seahorses
Baby seahorses must be so tiny! It should be common knowledge at this point that the Daddy seahorses are the ones who give birth.
Tea Time With The Ladies
This photo is believed to be from the 1920s or 1930s. No one knows who these little ladies are in the photo, but they look like they’re having a good time!
Gorgeous Abandoned Church
Under all of that foliage is actually a super old church! The groundskeepers don’t want to ruin any of the foliage, so they won’t take it down.
Spooky Abandoned Tree House
Someone followed their childhood dreams of living in a treehouse but never left it to anyone after they died. It’s been abandoned ever since… Probably haunted.
Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson
Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson was the first Black woman to become a doctor in Alabama. She definitely defied the odds!
Haunting Memorial in Poland
This public sculpture in Wroclaw, Poland is a reminder of what happened in Communist Poland when martial law went into effect. It was installed in 2005.
The Original Gizmo
This is really Gizmo from the Gremlins movie. He’s an actual animatronic doll!
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Wedding Day
Here is Dwight D. Eisenhower on his wedding day to his wife, Mamie. He was just 26 and Mamie was 19 when they got married in 1916.
Unashamed Sofia Loren
Sofia Loren wasn’t going to let anyone tell her what to do. In fact, she will tell them what society should do.
A Bee Mutiny
In the bee world, if the queen bee isn’t doing a good job, she’s taken out. This is called a “cuddle death” and is very natural.
Very Grumpy Ocelot
Ocelots are crazy wild cats, and baby ones are even nuttier! This one was not about to get its picture taken.
Beautiful Birdie
What a beautiful birdie! This bird is actually the national bird of Kenya and Botswana. Its official name is the Lilac Breasted Roller.
A Rare Albino Kangaroo
Look how cute! This little guy was found in Australia. Such pink ears!
Tiny Ili Pika
Look how adorable! These little guys are mainly native to China and are on their way to extinction. Hopefully, we can find a way to save them!
Mountain Goat Just Hanging Out
Mountain goats sure love their mountains. They can even climb more than 1,500 feet in just 20 minutes. They love a good sight to see!