My Jaw Is Actually Still Completely On The Floor After Seeing All These Fascinating Pictures For The Very First Time Last Week

1.These are the contestants for the 1924 Miss America pageant:

Vintage group photo of performers in elaborate headpieces and ornate, theatrical costumes, posing on a wooden stage

Looks like they raided the backstage at my high school drama club.

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2.This is the 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts that was used in every Harry Potter film:

A person sits in front of a large, detailed model of a castle resembling Hogwarts from Harry Potter

Would love to go Godzilla-mode on that.

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3.This is how big a hummingbird feather is compared to a quarter:

Two small, pointed objects displayed next to a U.S. quarter coin for size comparison

Eency weency!

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4.Before their destruction by the Taliban in 2001, Afghanistan was home to two enormous Buddha statues, one towering at an impressive 175 feet:

Ancient rock carving of a large standing Buddha in a cliff face at Bamiyan, Afghanistan

They were built over 1500 years ago.

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5.Here's what that same area looks like today:

Tall cliff with a large niche carved into it, where a Buddha statue once stood, surrounded by smaller holes
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6.This is allegedly what Frank Sintra requested in his dressing room before a show:

Frank Sinatra dressing room requests list, including items like a color TV, upright piano, Jack Daniels, assorted mixers, snacks, and six hand towels

7.The original Mr. Potato Head used an ACTUAL potato:

Mr. Potato Head toy set with different facial features and accessories displayed in a box. Packaging includes "Funny Face Ideas" illustrations

8.This is how big the Moon is compared to Australia:

Illustration showing the moon superimposed over Australia, highlighting the moon's size relative to the continent

9.The Air Force Academy has stealth bomber shaped tortilla chips for their nachos:

Tray of nachos with sliced jalapeños and melted cheese dip

USA, baby.

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10.Some medieval helmets had mustaches:

A shiny metal helmet with a mustache design, displayed in a museum setting

History is incredible, isn't it?

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11.This is a lava skylight, a hole above flowing lava that let's you gaze in and see all that red, flowy goodness:

Person standing near volcanic lava field with a glowing red crater below, holding a yellow helmet. Rugged, textured lava surface visible

12.This is what the Hindenburg looked like while it was under construction:

Construction of the Hindenburg showing the skeleton of the zeppelin airship

It was absolutely enormous.

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13.And this is what the dining hall looked like on board the finished zeppelin:

Two men sit at a table in a sleek, futuristic dining area with art on the walls and large windows, suggesting a mid-20th century design
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14.This is the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. It was torn down around 2019 and replaced by...

Busy waterfront highway with cars moving in both directions; ferris wheel and cranes in the background near the harbor. Cloudy sky above
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15.A wonderful new waterfront area:

A bustling waterfront scene with people walking and cycling near a harbor, ferris wheel, and pier. Buildings and distant cranes visible in the background

Ah, isn't that better?

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16.This is what a used hypodermic needle looks like under an electron microscope:

Close-up of a needle tip with red particles on it against a green background

Note the individual red blood cells.

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17.Grapes... grapes can be huge:

Two large grapes resting on an open palm, with a colorful steering wheel cover visible in the background

Imagine chompin' into that sucker. It would be amazing.

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18.Penguins... HAVE KNEES!

X-ray image of an emperor penguin showing its skeletal structure and a large circular shape in the abdomen area

19.This is what a 40 pound rubber band ball looks like:

Room with beanbag chair, bookshelves, yarn ball on floor, and open door. Cozy and informal setting

Imagine slam dunking that thing.

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20.This is an Ancient Roman pipe leading to a hot springs. It's still functional today:

Ancient stone pavement with a central groove, possibly from a historical site, with visitors walking around

And full of delicious lead.

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21.This beautiful little fella is the Sphaerocoris annulus, also known as the "Picasso bug:"

A small, patterned beetle rests on a person's hand, showing intricate designs on its back

It's found in several places in Africa. Folks, do we stan this beautiful beetle?

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22.Here’s a group of service dogs being “tested” on their ability to sit through an entire musical:

Service dogs sitting in theater seats, attentively facing forward, while their handlers are nearby

I hope they all pass.

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23.This is what a stingray's tail looks like after an attack:

A hand holds a syringe with a pen inside, placed on an office desk with documents in the background

No thanks!

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24.Over 80,000 people attended the 1921 heavyweight championship boxing match between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey:

Aerial view of a crowded stadium centered on a boxing ring, filled with spectators, creating a sea of hats in a historical black-and-white photograph

It was held at a place called Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dempsey won.

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25.And, finally, here are a whole bunch of knock-off Egyptian candies:

A hand holding various wrapped chocolates, including imitations of well-known brands like Snickers, KitKat, and Ferrero Rocher

Tag yourself. I'm Kif Kaf.

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