Most terrifying space photo. Astronaut Bruce McCandless II floats untethered away from the space shuttle, with nothing but his Manned Maneuvering Unit keeping him alive. The first person in history to do so.

In The Dark Knight (2008), Joker is constantly licking his lips. This is actually because of the prosthetic scars that Heath Ledger wore. They kept falling off, so Heath would lick his lips to keep them in place. Gradually, it became a part of the Joker’s character.

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe took on the role of a working girl for a photo shoot with Milton Greene on the 20th Century Fox Studios backlots in Los Angeles, coinciding with the filming of "Bus Stop" — Monroe's first movie appearance. This series of photographs is known as "The Hooker Sitting." Before her marriage to Arthur Miller, Monroe stayed with Milton Greene and his family at their Connecticut farmhouse. It was during this time that Greene captured some of the most stunning images of Marilyn Monroe, showcasing her various moods, beauty, talent, and spirit, with this particular shoot highlighting her provocative allure.

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Photos of the Most Famous Pin-Up Models of All Time

Pin-up artists and pin-up models became a cultural phenomenon starting in the early 20th century. The style is characterized by images of beautiful...

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In 1971, 46-year-old John List lost his job at a bank and couldn't bear to tell his family the truth. After a failed job search, he would later say that he had only one option: murdering his family and disappearing forever.⁠ He believed without money, his family would turn away from God and, therefore, miss heaven. To ensure they go to heaven, he decided to murder them when their hearts were still right with God and then disappeared for the next 18 years.

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John List: The man who killed his family and went on the run

The name John List may not carry the same notoriety as some of the more infamous serial killers in history. But his story has intrigued and perplex...

In 1908, Houdini stood at the edge of the Harvard Bridge—commonly referred to as the Mass. Ave. Bridge—and was shackled by a Boston patrolman. His hands were handcuffed behind his back and chained to a collar around his neck. According to a Boston Globe article chronicling the feat, a signal was tooted from a towboat, and Houdini went overboard into the chilly waters below. “There is always the possibility that I will be unable to free myself, as one never can tell what will happen to a lock,” Houdini told the newspaper. “However, I am a good swimmer, have confidence in myself, and I hope to perform this feat successfully.” The Globe estimated some 20,000 spectators gathered to see Houdini’s leap, including the mayors of Boston and Cambridge. They waited 40 seconds for the magician to resurface, which he did with the shackles in his hands.

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50+ Must-See Moments In History

No one can predict the future, but we can better understand the present by looking back at history. Here are 100 must-see historical moments – si...

In 2017, a 10-year-old Florida girl Juliana Ossa fought off a deadly alligator attack by sticking her two fingers up the alligator's nose. This forced the alligator to open its mouth to breathe, which freed the girl's leg and she escaped. She had learned the trick from Gatorland.

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10 of history’s most harrowing stories of survival

In the face of extreme adversity, the human spirit has shown time and again its remarkable capacity for resilience and survival. From individuals o...

The Lovers of Valdaro, or Valdaro Lovers, are two 6,000-year-old skeletons discovered in a Neolithic tomb near Valdaro in Mantua, Italy, in 2007. Their name comes from the fact that they appear locked in an embrace. The burial dates to the Neolithic period, which lasted from 10,000 – 4,500 BCE. 1/2

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The Lovers of Valdaro – A Double Burial From Neolithic Italy

The Lovers of Valdaro, or Valdaro Lovers, are two 6,000-year-old skeletons discovered in a Neolithic tomb near Valdaro in Mantua, Italy, in 2007.

A man who survived both the nuclear blasts

NASA Alert🚨: Asteroid 2025 OL1 set for close Earth encounter on July 30 at 16,900 mph; scientists track rare near-Earth flyby!

Today in 1946, for the first time an altitude of 100 mi (167 km) was reached by a test rocket. It was a V-2 rocket (No. 9), fueled with alcohol and liquid oxygen launched at White Sands, NM

NEWS🚨: On the night of September 7-8, nearly 7 billion people — about 85% of the world population — will witness a total lunar eclipse!

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Indian and Pakistan men as soon as you accept their friend request 😂😂😂

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