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Test your fear of sharks… is it necessary?
Do these pictures make your heart beat fast? Do you feel a terror? Or, do you feel like getting a closer look? Like, it’s nothing more than a big fish? For they are just that, and gentle as well, called Basking Sharks – they are 40-foot long docile giants. Take …
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Famous artists love dogs…
Since, as the Times points out, dogs have been popping up in art for hundreds of years, we thought it was safe to assume that there are at least a few artists who are fans of the friendly beasts… More photos and the NY Times article at Flavor Wire
Chocolate stamps from 1800s France
Beautiful images of chocolate from French ministry of culture (culture.fr). These are a just a few of thousands to browse through. Most of them are chocolate stamps that came with the packaging (like baseball cards), and are from a few makers, like Menier and Poulain.
Historical Photos of Los Angeles – Hollywood, Pacific Red, Marilyn Monroe, WWII Kiss, Disneyland
On the grounds of the Villa Medici in Rome with gods, gardens, and great art (photos)
I don’t know what to say about this…I was visiting the website of the French Academy in Rome and then accidentally closed the window. When I re-opened it a new beautiful picture was staring at me. I kept refreshing the page and found 8 more beautiful pictures. The building is called the Villa Medici located …
Photos of the all-electric Nissan LEAF charging port, navigation system, non-existant gear shifter, and more
Huntington Beach's Oil Rush from 1919 to 2010
“March 11, 1919 put Orange County in the black in more ways than one. On that day Fullerton area citrus grower Charles C. Chapman watched as his gusher came in. Thousands of gallons of crude oil flew into the sky at Chapman No. 1, his Placentia-Ritchfield District well leased to the Union Oil Co. This …
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Huntington Beach’s Oil Rush from 1919 to 2010
“March 11, 1919 put Orange County in the black in more ways than one. On that day Fullerton area citrus grower Charles C. Chapman watched as his gusher came in. Thousands of gallons of crude oil flew into the sky at Chapman No. 1, his Placentia-Ritchfield District well leased to the Union Oil Co. This …
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Historical Photos of European Royalty (1910-1915)
Enjoy the photos and make sure to check out the series: Historical Photos Wikipedia – V. Admiral Yahsiro Photos courtesy of the Library of Congress Archives More Photos Historical Baseball Photos (1880-1915)