It's easy to look back and say that I would've paid more attention in history class. The truth is I was too worried about trying to get girls to think about anything else.
However, as my hormones settled and my acne disappeared, I've grown to truly enjoy learning about our world's history. Thanks to History on Reddit, I've compiled some of the most fascinating photos that have the wildest backstories.
Take a trip back through time, and maybe learn a thing or two. Enjoy.
1
1963, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
2
A passing plane captures the World Trade Centers on 9/11.
3
England, 1940. Children wearing a mask of Hitler, and one of Charlie Chaplin.
4
1975, Gerald Ford and Pele play soccer at the White House.
5
Voice actor Mel Blanc known for his work as Bugs Bunny.
6
On set of Super Mario Bros. (1992.)
7
1930's portable changing rooms on the beach.
8
Imagine fishing with Che Guevara and Fidel Castro (1960.)
9
In the 1930's, apartments had baby cages so that they could get some fresh air.
10
Beatles' fans were a different breed. (1960s.)
11
Habitat 67, first introduced at the Expo World's Fair in 1967. It still houses residents to this day.
12
A 1960's lipstick tester.
13
Alan Rickman at 18 years old.
14
9/11 hero, Welles Crowther as a kid. He would become known as the 'Man in the Red Bandana.'
15
Kids playing on mattresses in England, 1981.
16
Scotland, 1963. Two kids stand in front of their 17-foot snowman.
18
The dining room on the Hindenburg.
19
Poland, 1980. This is how people recorded live music back in the day.
