The Impending Crisis, 1860
Back in the 1840s and 50s, New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley was seen as an ally of Governor and then Senator William Seward. But by the time the Republican party replaced the Whigs, Greeley had fallen out with Seward. Here Greeley (in the rumpled clothes and top hat) pushes Seward over. This would end up helping Lincoln win the nomination later in 1860.
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Back in the 1840s and 50s, New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley was seen as an ally of Governor and then Senator William Seward. But by the time the Republican party replaced the Whigs, Greeley had fallen out with Seward. Here Greeley (in the rumpled clothes and top hat) pushes Seward over. This would end up helping Lincoln win the nomination later in 1860.
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Women rescued from the 87th floor of the World Trade Center, New York, Sept. 11, 2001.
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A member of the Harlem Hellfighters (369th Infantry Regiment) poses for the camera while holding a puppy he saved during World War I (1918)
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An emaciated 18-year-old Russian girl looks into the camera lens during the liberation of Dachau concentration camp in 1945
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In 2013, a Google Maps image captured Alex Pereira working at a tire shop in São Paulo, Brazil—during a time when he was battling alcoholism and struggling to get by.
Fast forward to today, he’s the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and one of the fastest rising stars in the sport’s history.
In just 4 years, Pereira claimed both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles.
Despite the fame, he honors his humble beginnings: “I don’t forget where I came from.” 💪🇧🇷
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Fast forward to today, he’s the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and one of the fastest rising stars in the sport’s history.
In just 4 years, Pereira claimed both the Middleweight and Light Heavyweight titles.
Despite the fame, he honors his humble beginnings: “I don’t forget where I came from.” 💪🇧🇷
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In 1957, fashion prodigy Yves Saint Laurent was photographed at Christian Dior’s funeral—just 21 years old and grieving the mentor who changed his life.
Hired as an assistant at 19, Yves quickly impressed Dior with his talent. When Dior died suddenly, the fashion world was stunned—especially when the young and relatively unknown Yves was appointed head designer of the House of Dior.
This pivotal moment not only honored Dior’s trust in him but also marked the start of Saint Laurent’s rise to fashion legend.
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Hired as an assistant at 19, Yves quickly impressed Dior with his talent. When Dior died suddenly, the fashion world was stunned—especially when the young and relatively unknown Yves was appointed head designer of the House of Dior.
This pivotal moment not only honored Dior’s trust in him but also marked the start of Saint Laurent’s rise to fashion legend.
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Scientists have successfully engineered three wolf pups using DNA traits from extinct dire wolves.
Created by Colossal Biosciences, the pups are genetically gray wolves but have been modified to mimic dire wolves in both appearance and behavior.
This marks the first major step in using de-extinction technology. The pups were developed by editing modern gray wolf DNA with traits found in ancient fossils.
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Created by Colossal Biosciences, the pups are genetically gray wolves but have been modified to mimic dire wolves in both appearance and behavior.
This marks the first major step in using de-extinction technology. The pups were developed by editing modern gray wolf DNA with traits found in ancient fossils.
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In 1995, Jeff Bezos, aiming to economize during Amazon’s early days, crafted desks from inexpensive doors—a practice that became emblematic of the company’s frugality.
Remarkably, Bezos continues to use one of these original “door desks” today.
His fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, shared a photo in January 2024 of Bezos working at this desk.
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Remarkably, Bezos continues to use one of these original “door desks” today.
His fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, shared a photo in January 2024 of Bezos working at this desk.
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The League Of Nations, 1919
President Wilson's idea for a League of Nations left many Americans cold. Here, Uncle Sam looks on as Europe sows the seeds of future wars.
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President Wilson's idea for a League of Nations left many Americans cold. Here, Uncle Sam looks on as Europe sows the seeds of future wars.
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Brazilian girl refusing to shake hands with military dictator João Figueiredo. The photo was taken in 1979
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