When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

The Aftermath of History

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This photo shows Max and Miriam Yasgur who owned the farm Woodstock was first held. This photo was taken the day after the festival in 1969.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Admiring the Details

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This photo from 1860 shows a group of camels strolling past the pyramids in Giza.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

The Start of Something New

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This image was taken in 1899 at the first phone pay station in Los Angeles. At that time, the cost of calling was 50 cents per minute.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

This Looks Familiar

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After loosing all of his money in the stock market crash, this man desperately tries to sell his car.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Behind the Scenes Look

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This is a photo of Bolaji Badejo, a 7 foot tall Nigerian design student who was the actor inside the costume in the movie, Alien.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Help is on It’s Way

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From 1911, this image shows a veterinary ambulance pulled by horses.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

The Rise before the Fall

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This is a view of the World Trade Center under construction in 1970.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

It’s All Hush Hush

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This photo from 1948 shows the Macy’s Secret Shoppers posing for a picture. Obviously, they had to keep their identities a secret.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

A Legend is Born

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This is an image of Arnold Schwarzenegger at his first body building competition in 1963.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Kids Do They Weirdest Things

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This is a picture from 1979 showing some neighborhood kids amusing themselves by jumping out of a second story window onto some mattresses below.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Your Dog’s Ancestor

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This is a photo of Buccleuch Avon which is considered to be the ancestor to modern Labradors.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

A Rare Look Inside

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A view of the inside of the White House during renovations in 1950.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

I Promise I Can Change

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This picture shows a man begging for his wife’s forgiveness at a divorce hearing in Chicago in 1948.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

When the Water Dries Up

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A photo of Niagara Falls without any water in 1969.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

A Visual Resume

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This is how people looked for jobs back in the 1930’s.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Young, Wild and Free

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A photo of a teen girl getting loose at an Elvis Presley concert in 1957.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

No Mistakes Allowed

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An image of the opening ceremony during the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, Russia.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Gamer Girl

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This is a photo of Hillary Clinton playing a GameBoy in 1993.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

A Sight to Behold

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A photo taken on the opening day of the Empire State Building in 1931.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Follow the Dress Code

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This photo shows a woman being arrested in 1922 for wearing a one-piece bathing suit.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

Please, Sir

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This image shows a beggar running alongside the coach of King George V in 1920.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

A Woman’s Work

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This is a picture of a Native American woman working as a switchboard operator at the Helen of Many Glacier Hotel in 1925.

When we look back on history, we see times that are much different than what we are accustomed to now. Everything from the way people dressed to how they acted and the jobs they held are so much different than life in the present. A lot of these differences have been recorded over time through video and images as a way to be able to look back on them and study how society and culture has developed. A lot of these images and footage depict easily explained scenes and situations; however, there are some pictures out there from the past that are a little harder to comprehend and they are, well, to put it simply…odd.

A Very Merry Christmas

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This photo shows Nancy Reagan sitting on Mr. T’s lap while he’s dressed like Santa.