34 Fascinating Photos From Our Fascinating World

Weird, cool, and fascinating photos from our fascinating world.

By Mr_Incognito

Published 10 years ago

Weird, cool, and fascinating photos from our fascinating world.

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A paraplegic veteran surprising his wife on their wedding day by getting lifted out of his wheelchair for their first dance.

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The tallest and shortest players in NBA history, Manute Bol and Muggsy Bogues.

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Four-month-old black rhino calf among a group of anti-poaching scouts as they prepared for the day ahead. 'It was as though he was part of the team,'

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Ralph Lincoln 11th Generation Lincoln-"My name is Ralph C Lincoln and I am honored to be an 11th generation Lincoln. Who also shares the same Great-Grandfather as one of America's greatest Presidents. Mordecai Lincoln is my 5th generation great grandfather, which makes me a third cousin of the President."

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The fists of the Allies breaking the Nazi swastika- Anti Nazi propaganda poster from France, 1945. If you look closely, you'll see that France only holds the Swastika, but doesn't cause a break in it like the other three nations.

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Greek floor mosaic was just excavated in southern Turkey, near the Syrian border. This mosaic, which is about 2200 years old, depicts the Nine Muses of Greek arts and sciences, who are said to have inspired all who engaged in those endeavors. They were the daughters of Zeus, lord of all gods, and Mnemosyne, who represented memory. Memory was important for the Muses because in ancient times, when there were no books, poets had to carry their work in their memories.

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Richard Avedon capturing a rarely seen glimpse into Monroe's inner life. "For hours she danced and sang and flirted. And when the night was over and the white wine was over and the dancing was over, she sat in the corner like a child, with everything gone."