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Ham (July 1957 – January 19, 1983), a chimpanzee also known as Ham the Chimp and Ham the Astrochimp, was the first great ape launched into space. On January 31, 1961, Ham flew a suborbital flight on the Mercury-Redstone 2 mission, part of the U.S. space program's Project Mercury.[1][2] Ham's name is an acronym for the laboratory that prepared him for his historic mission—the Holloman Aerospace Medical Center, located at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, southwest of Alamogordo. His name was also in honor of the commander of Holloman Aeromedical Laboratory, Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton "Ham" Blackshear. Laika (/ˈlaɪkə/ LY-kə; Russian: Лайка, IPA: [ˈlajkə]; c. 1954 – 3 November 1957) was a Soviet space dog who was one of the first animals in space and the first to orbit the Earth. A stray mongrel from the streets of Moscow, she flew aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft, launched into low orbit on 3 November 1957. As the technology to de-orbit had not yet been developed, Laika's survival was never expected. She died of overheating hours into the flight, on the craft's fourth orbit. #animalsinspace #chimpin #doginspace #spacechimp #spacedog #spaceanimals #russiaspaceprogram #astrochimp #astrodog #spaceexplorers #cosmiccritters #chimp #spacemission #dogspacemoscow #space #research #russiaspace #racelegacy #zoology #interstellar #chimpanzee #astronauts #nasa #isro #usa #russia #daily #like #comment #share #follow #subscribe #history #dog #chimpanzees #dogastronauts #spacepioneers #cosmicvoyager #uspets #spacediscovery #missionspace

. The idea for Barbie was sparked by the German doll called Bild Lilli, which served as its inspiration. Bild Lilli was originally a character in a well-known comic strip created by Reinhard Beuthien, featured in the German tabloid newspaper "Bild" from 1952 to 1961. Bild Lilli, portrayed as an upscale call girl, employed her charisma and cleverness to charm wealthy men and was unafraid to challenge male authority. An example of this was shown in one comic strip where a policeman confronted Lilli for wearing a bikini on the sidewalk, and she confidently replied, "Oh, and in your opinion, what part should I take off?" In 1956, Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, came across Bild Lilli during her trip to Europe. Intrigued by the adult-like, fashion-forward doll, she purchased a few Lilli dolls as souvenirs. Upon observing her daughter Barbara playing with them, Ruth Handler recognized the potential of creating a doll line that would appeal to young girls. This marked the genesis of the concept for Barbie. Interestingly, Ruth Handler's son, Kenneth, later became the inspiration for the creation of the Ken doll. On March 9, 1959, Mattel officially introduced Barbie at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. The doll was marketed as a teenage fashion model, deviating from the traditional baby dolls prevalent during that era. As Barbie's popularity soared, Mattel acquired the rights to Bild Lilli in 1964, effectively discontinuing the production of the German doll. Over time, Barbie emerged as an iconic and enduring toy, captivating generations of children worldwide. Remarkably, Barbie has taken on more than 200 different careers, including many in STEM fields, making her an inspiring role model for young minds. #bildlilli #barbieinspiration #vintagedolls #dollhistory #germantoys #throwbacktoys #iconicdolls #comicstrip #fashiondolls #toycollectors #nostalgictoys #dollcollector #toyhistory #influential #legacy #dollmemories #doll #trivia #barbieorigins #historicaltoys #dollcommunity #dollenthusiast #retrotoys #dolllove #discovery #toyinnovations #daily #like #comment #subscribe #barbie #history

The Four Pests Campaign was a significant pest control campaign initiated by the Chinese government during the early years of the People's Republic of China. It was launched in 1958 by Chairman Mao Zedong as part of the Great Leap Forward, a massive social and economic development campaign aimed at rapidly transforming China's agrarian economy into an industrialized socialist society.The campaign encouraged citizens to take part in the extermination efforts by various means, including using traps, poisons, and beating on pots and pans to scare the birds away. People were urged to destroy sparrow nests, eggs, and kill the birds. The campaign was promoted as a patriotic duty to protect the country's agriculture and health. However, the campaign had unintended and disastrous consequences. Mass killings of sparrows led to ecological imbalances, as the birds played a role in insect control, and their absence caused insect populations to surge. This, in turn, exacerbated the already challenging food shortages. Additionally, the destruction of habitats and the use of pesticides without proper regulation harmed other wildlife and damaged the environment. By 1960, the Chinese government began to realize the negative impacts of the campaign and officially ended it. The Four Pests Campaign serves as a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of large-scale social and environmental engineering projects. It also highlighted the importance of considering ecological complexities when implementing pest control measures. #fourpestscampaign #chinahistory #ecologicalbalance #environmentallessons #pestcontrol #greatleapforward #historicalmistakes #unintendedconsequences #ecologicalimpact #conservationefforts #wildlifepreservation #environmentalawareness #agriculturalchallenges #eradicatingpests #socialengineering #chinaagriculture #sparrow #eradication #ratextermination #mosquitocontrol #flieselimination #historicalcampaigns #lessonsfromthepast #environmentaldamage #pestmanagement #historicalecology #china #chinese #history #daily #comment #follow #like #comment

Shoe Craze.. . . . During the 14th century, Europe experienced a significant trend known as the "shoe craze," where there was a widespread demand for poulaines. Poulaines were pointed-toe shoes that could stretch up to an impressive 2 feet in length. Due to their impracticality for laborious work, these shoes were a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite. Interestingly, in medieval times, poulaines were considered highly alluring and associated with sex appeal for men. The fashion of that era involved shorter tunics, and young men would proudly showcase their legs, accentuated and elongated by these low-cut shoes with their long, pointed tips. However, the popularity of poulaines eventually led to a series of unfortunate consequences. The association with sodomy emerged, leading to disapproval from several European monarchs, who eventually banned them entirely. Despite these actions, the damage had already been done. The poulaines era triggered a significant increase in bunion cases across Europe, with the number of cases more than quadrupling within a short period. Recently, archaeologists have made intriguing discoveries, unearthing skeletons from that era that provide evidence of the severe bunion epidemic caused by the fashion trend of wearing poulaines. These skeletal remains paint a vivid picture of the extent of the bunion-related issues that afflicted individuals during that time. #14thcentury #historicalfootwear #medievalshoes #footweardesign #throwback #14thcentury #fashionflashback #footwearevolution #oldschoolshoes #timelessstyle #fashionheritage #vintageshoes #pastshoes #fashionista #historicalfashion #centuries #travelingshoes #nobrandfootwear #medievaltrend #fashion #ancestry #ohyestheydid #retroshoes #classickicks #14thcenturyfashion #chic #footwear #antiques #throughtheages #nike #gucci #prada #daily #like #comment #subscribe #follow #comment #history

The Oppenheimer.. "father of the atomic bomb" . . . J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) was a brilliant physicist known as the "father of the atomic bomb." He led the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb during WWII. After witnessing its power, he quoted the Bhagavad Gita. He advocated for nuclear control post-war but faced accusations of communism during McCarthyism, leading to his security clearance revocation. Despite hardships, he continued contributing to theoretical physics. Oppenheimer's legacy is complicated, shaped by his significant scientific contributions and ethical dilemmas. He passed away in 1967, leaving a lasting impact on history as a key figure in the dawn of the atomic age. If you want to know what he really thought, you have to read and listen to his words. Here's a 1965 interview he did with CBS just two years before his passing at just 62 years old: #JRobertOppenheimer #FatherOfTheAtomicBomb #ManhattanProject #AtomicAge #ScientificLegacy #WorldWarIIHistory #NuclearPhysics #bhagavadgitaquotes #ethicaldilemma #HistoricalFigures #ScienceHistory #NuclearEnergy #ColdWarEra #Enrico #Fermi #Award #McCarthyism #Communism #Debate #TheoreticalPhysics #weaponry #nuclearpower #historicalinnovation #Legacy #Science #Manhattan #projectleadership #influential #weaponsofwar #ScientificInnovation #daily #like #comment #share #subscribe #history

The Legend: Unstoppable Force . . . Muhammad Ali dodges 21 punches in 10 seconds, 1977 during an exhibition match for his fans. He was slightly out of shape and rusty at 35 years old. His opponent, an 18-year-old future talent known as Michael "Dynamite" Dokes, gained national recognition through this event. During the exhibition, Ali entertained the crowd with his playful antics, slipping Dokes' punches while also providing glimpses of Dokes' potential. Notably, Dokes later achieved an impressive heavyweight record of 53-6-2. Although the bout was originally scheduled for only three rounds, it turned out to be much more exciting and engaging than a typical fluff exhibition fight. Despite Ali's advanced age, often regarded as the greatest fighter of all time, he demonstrated that he could still keep up with a young, hungry opponent. As the footage of the match shows, Ali even managed to make Dokes appear somewhat foolish at times. #muhammadali #thegreatest #boxinglegend #alilegacy #throwbackthursday #sportshistory #boxingchampion #iconicmatches #inspiringathlete #muhammadaliquotes #boxinggreatness #championspiritparis #forkoverthering #aliinaction #boxingheroes #greatestofalltime #athleticlegend #fightnight #boxingmoments #athleteinspiration #aliforever #sportsheroes #athleticexcellence #boxingicons #alimemories #daily #likе #comment #share #follow #history #sport #mukkabaz #subscribe

It took 10 minutes to convict 14-year-old George Stinney Jr. It took 70 years after his execution to exonerate him. . . . George Junius Stinney Jr. (October 21, 1929 – June 16, 1944), was an African American boy, who at the age of 14 was convicted, in a proceeding later vacated as an unfair trial, and executed, for the murders of two young girls in March 1944 – Betty June Binnicker, age 11, and Mary Emma Thames, age 7 – in his hometown of Alcolu, South Carolina. He was convicted, sentenced to death, and executed by electric chair in June 1944, thus becoming the youngest American with an exact birth date confirmed to be sentenced to death and executed in the 20th century. A re-examination of Stinney's case began in 2004, and several individuals and the Northeastern University School of Law sought a judicial review. Stinney's murder conviction was vacated in 2014, seventy years after he was executed, with a South Carolina court ruling that he had not received a fair trial, and was thus wrongfully executed. #justiceforall #endinjustice #equalitymatters #stophating #nomore #peaceful #solidarity #humanrightsmatter #standtogether #inclusiveness #dismantle #hate #changethesystem #fightforjustice #weareone #speakup #fairness #togetherwerise #demand #equality #breakthebarriers #enddiscriminationandracism #equalrightsforeverycitizen #amplify #voices #stophating #nojusticenopeace #standstrong #socialjustice #injusticeanywhere isinjustice #everywhere #justice #reforms #dismantle #humanrights Now #togetherwestand #equality #rights #solidarity #riseup #weareallone #united #stopdiscrimination #breakthesilence #daily #like #comment #share #follow #subscribe

"He killed my daughter... I wanted to shoot him in the face but I shot him in the back... I hope he's dead."⁠ ⁠ On March 6, 1981, a German mother named Marianne Bachmeier fatally shot the man who killed her 7-year-old daughter — right in the middle of his trial. Devastated by the loss of her child and enraged by the man's claims that the young girl had tried to "blackmail" him, Bachmeier smuggled a .22-caliber Beretta pistol in her purse and pulled the trigger in the courtroom.⁠ She hit him with six bullets, after which he died on the courtroom floor. While Bachmeier would soon be put on trial herself and given six years sentence for kil*ling the man, she never regretted her actions. And as she was dragged from the courtroom that day, she reportedly mumbled, "Unfortunately, I only got the pig from behind."⁠ #mariannebachmeier #justiceforanna #vigilantejustice #tragicloss #grief #despair #motherlylove #emotionalturmoil #controversialevent #CourtroomDrama #crimeandpunishment #heartbreakingstory #legalsystem #crimevictim #childabuseawareness #truecrimestory #socialjustice #violent #crime #life #sentence #debate #emotionaljustice #publicoutrage #grievingmother #vigilanteactivo #stopinjustice #courtroom #tragedy #retribution #germany #german #family #daily #like #follow #subscribe #historytime #everythingforfamily #motherslove

David A. Johnston was an American volcanologist who is best known for his work studying Mount St. Helens in Washington state. He was born on December 18, 1949, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, and he unfortunately lost his life during the eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. David Johnston worked for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as a volcanologist and was stationed at the Mount St. Helens Volcano Observatory. He played a crucial role in monitoring the volcano's activity leading up to the eruption. He was particularly concerned about the dangers of pyroclastic flows, which are fast-moving clouds of superheated gas and volcanic debris. On the day of the eruption, Johnston was stationed at an observation post about 6 miles (10 kilometers) away from the volcano. He was monitoring the volcanic activity and communicating his observations to his colleagues via radio. Tragically, he was one of the victims of the eruption when the lateral blast, a powerful explosion of hot gas and debris, swept over his position. His final recorded words were, "Vancouver! Vancouver! This is it!" which he radioed to his colleagues as he witnessed the eruption approaching. David Johnston's death was a significant loss to the scientific community and a reminder of the risks involved in studying active volcanoes. He is remembered for his dedication and passion for his work, and his sacrifice has contributed to our understanding of volcanic hazards and the development of improved monitoring systems to protect communities living near volcanoes. This photo was taken 13 hours before his death on May 17, 1980. #davidjohnston #volcanologist #mountsthelens #scientificlegacy #volcanicresearch #rememberingdavid #scienceheroes #bravery #naturaldisaster #volcanoeruption #sciencematters #davidjohnston #volcanichazards #volcanoobservatory #researcherlife #geologicalstudies #volcanicactivity #publicsafety #scientificcontributions #rememberthefallen #sciencecommunity #hazardouseruption #fury #scienceinspiration #volcanoscience #daily #follow #subscribe #history #us #canada

Morgan Robertson was an American author who is best known for his 1898 novel titled "Futility, or The Wreck of the Titan." The novel is a fictional story about the largest luxury ocean liner ever built, called the Titan, which strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sinks on its maiden voyage. Interestingly, the similarities between the fictional Titan and the real-life RMS Titanic, which sank in 1912, are quite striking. Both ships were described as "unsinkable," had similar dimensions, and sank after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Morgan Robertson's novel was published 14 years before the Titanic disaster occurred, leading many people to believe that he somehow predicted the tragic event. However, it is important to note that his work was a work of fiction and not a direct prediction. The similarities between the novel and the actual events of the Titanic are often seen as coincidence or as examples of the author's knowledge and understanding of maritime practices and shipbuilding during that time. Apart from "Futility," Morgan Robertson wrote numerous other books, short stories, and articles, mostly in the genres of adventure and maritime fiction. However, he never achieved significant commercial success or widespread recognition during his lifetime. make it shorter. #morganrobertson #titanic #futility #shipwreck #historicalfiction #literature #author #titanicstory #unsinkable #maritime #oceanliner #sinkingship #coincidence #prediction #titanictrivia #booklovers #history #famousnovels #readinglist #titanicdisaster #shipbuilding #classicbooks #writingcommunity #authorinspiration #mustread #daily #like #follow #subscribe #history #titanicmovie

Pink planes- Some fighters during the Second World War were so specialized that they flew only at certain times of the day. To make the aircraft less noticeable both at sunset and at sunrise, they were painted pink. Laxatives- The coastline of Norway had an economy based mainly on salted fish. Thus, when the Germans announced that they were requisitioning Norway’s entire catch of sardines, people were outraged. In the ranks of the Resistance was an informant at Nazi headquarters who said that the sardines would be used to feed German troops. Canned food was supplied to U-boat crews. At the request of Resistance members, the British sent large reserves of croton oil. This oil has a fishy taste and a strong laxative effect. Norwegians secretly delivered it to canneries, where it was mixed with vegetable oil and added to sardines. Soon after, the sardines were sent to German submarines. Itchy powder- A powder that acted as a strong skin irritant was disguised as talc and smuggled into Europe. Resistance members in occupied countries distributed this powder in clothing factories and laundry facilities where they could secretly apply it to German uniforms. Exploding poop- There are cases in which the British sent members of the Resistance members throughout Europe imitation manure filled with explosives. The idea was to leave it on the road where it would not be suspected by the drivers of vehicles that would inevitably run over it. #war #worldwar #ww1 #ww2 #warzone #poop #itchio #laxatives #planes #pink #soldier #army #british #britian #usa #germany #worlds #inventions #newinventions #daily #likes #follow #comment #subscribe #american #pilot #history #historytime #viral #ushistory #ukhistory

Stink bombs --The British spent large sums on the development of a super smelly bomb called the S-capsule. Placed in the pocket of a German soldier, once crushed the capsule released a terrible stench which remained even after numerous cleanings. The Americans also worked on a similar invention. Inflatable tanks - World-renowned fashion designer Bill Blass fought during the Second World War in the U.S. Army’s 603rd Camouflage Battalion. This special unit had the goal and means for disinforming the enemy about the location of Allied forces.One of the means for misinformation was Sherman inflatable tanks which were used as dummies, particularly on D-Day, to deceive the enemy. Exploding rats - The British proposed this idea in 1941 after a series of medical experiments. The idea was to fill rat corpses with explosives and toss them into German factories. It was assumed that eventually, one of the German employees, finding a dead rat near the furnace, would throw it into the fire. This, in turn, should have led to an explosion. The British considered the project a distracting maneuver: the leakage of information caused a greater panic than the possible use of exploding rats in practice. Fake feet - Fake feet were a good tool for masking a trail, saving time that would otherwise be spent sweeping traces. They was used by agents who landed on beaches in the Pacific theater. Garlic Chocolate - When sending spies and secret agents overseas, Great Britain had to make sure that they could blend into the local crowd by any means. Agents had to act, look, speak, and even smell appropriate. the story goes that agents who were sent to Spain did not have the appropriate smell because they did not eat garlic. In Britain, the attitude towards garlic at the time was not favorable. This problem was solved by adding garlic to chocolates in a bid to make it more enjoyable to eat. #worldwar #ww2 #ww1 #warzone #war #history #inventions #british #britian #worlds #crazy #soldier #tank #stink #bomb #garlic #chocolate #explodingbox #daily #like #subscribe #follow #worldwar3 #ww3 #usa #army #germany #weird #warstrategy

When Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya (r. 1862 – 1896) decided to freeze a moment in time spent with his queen, he decided to take a portrait of the royal couple would be an apt memento. This is the picture of the Tripura royals taken circa 1880. While the Maharaja placed his right arm around his wife’s shoulde, notive his left hand clutching something. It is a lever to the long wire control that operated the camera’s shutter. When he pulled the lever, he took what is one of the earliest known self- portrait or selfies by an Indian. An enthusiastic photographer, he was the first king in India to organize an annual photographic exhibition in his palace. More than 100 years after his death, the Maharaja's Foto ka Karkhana, a fully equipped studio, came to light in Madho Niwas, inside the palace. #photography #photo #vintage #selfie #selfportrait #selfportraitphotography #india #indiapictures #indian #husband #wife #first #extraordinary #selflove #maharaja #tripura #incredibleindia #photooftheday #photographer #photogram #daily #like #comment #share #follow #history #dailyhistory

During Lord William Bentinck's tenure, the Taj Mahal faced the threat of being dismantled and sold to raise funds. The auctions in 1831 and 1832 attracted Seth Lakhami Chand, the highest bidder who aimed to save the monument. bidding reached to Rs 2 lakhs first time and second time reached to Rs 7 Lakhs. The intention of the highest bidder was not to dismantle the Taj Mahal rather save this monument. His plan was successful and he could manage to save this monument. His successful efforts saved the Taj Mahal, but triggering protests and leading to the cancellation of the auction. The British officials stripped the silver decorations from the doors, tarnishing its history. Despite these challenges, the local people have consistently stood up to preserve the Taj Mahal's mesmerizing beauty. Its architecture and enchanting geographical location leave observers captivated. The monument's potential dismantling and sale during Lord William Bentinck's time remain a stain on the reputation of the British, but the resilience of the community has ensured its preservation. #india #tajmahal #britishindia #heritage #history #monument #architecture #travelindia #culturalheritage #wondersoftheworld #exploreindia #loveforhistory #incredibleindia #coloniallegacy #britishrule #indianhistory #historicalsites #travelgram #instatravel #discoverindia #worldheritage #britishempire #indianculture #travelphotography #dailypost #like #comment #share #follow #historical #indian #indiatravel

Fairchild design, made under licence for military contract. Approximately 15,000 were manufactured by Folmer Graflex Corp. in Rochester, NY between 1941-1945. They use a 5.25"x20 to 5.25"x200 foot Roll Film, with an image size of 4x5 inches. Lenses were 6 3/8" f/4.5 adjustable diaphragm, non interchangeable, made by either Kodak, Ilex, or Bausch & Lomb, as available at time of order. An interesting feature is the use of a vacuum to keep the film flat. Earlier aerial cameras, from the World War I era, included the Kodak K1, with focal plane shutter, the Fairchild K3, K3A, K3B etc., with in-lens shutter to eliminate distortion, K5 etc., some of which used individual glass plates, some individual sheet film, and some roll film. Similar cameras, from the World War II era: K17, K18, K19, K21, K22, F20, F40, F56, etc., many making 9" x 9" or 9" x 18" images using 9"+ roll film. suggest me 10 headlone which i can use based on this for a social media post. #camerahistory #hiroshimamemories #lenscaptureofficial #usphotography #throughthelens #cameraenthusiast #remembering #hiroshima #lensmagic #photographers #britainsbest #endlessjourney #hiroshima #legacy #lenslove #ushistory #military #cameralife #japan #remembrance #lensculture #militaryphotography #japanheritage #cameraadventures #neverforget #lensartistry #photographypassion #armyfinest #daily #like #follow

Charles Hatfield, the American weather modification pioneer (1875-1958), made controversial claims about creating rain using a secret chemical mixture. In 1915, he gained attention when hired by drought-stricken San Diego to fill the Morena Reservoir. Hatfield set up a tower and released his mixture, resulting in heavy storms and flooding. Despite initial praise, he faced blame, lawsuits, and a decline in his rainmaking career. Hatfield's methods and effectiveness remain debated, leaving a legacy of fascination and skepticism around his abilities as a weather manipulator. #charleshatfield #rainmaker #weathermodification #raincontrol #rainman #weatherwizard #rain #droughtsolution #historicalfigure #controversialclaims #raincreations #weathermanipulation #rainwhisperer #legendaryfeature #pioneer #mysteriousmethods #rainadventures #curious #legacy #heavyrainfall #droughtrelief #myths #weathermagic #fascinatinghistory #controversy #rainfall #debate #daily #like #comment #share #followforfollowback #subscribe

During the World War, the Allies and the Central Powers employed modern weaponry and firepower on an unprecedented scale. Both sides also developed new protective equipment in response to changes in military tactics and technologies. These vintage photos from the Imperial War Museum offer a rare glimpse of very unique inventions from the World War... 8. Bird’s eye view: A German spy pigeon wearing a time-delay camera on an aluminium breast harness. 9. Bush fire: Camouflage became increasingly elaborate as war progressed. Here, Allied trips show off a captured Turkish sniper near Gallipoli in 1915. 10. Hide and seek: This 1917 US experimental camouflage suit was not deemed a success. The wearer might as well have been carrying a sign on his head. 11. In the saddle – 1915: The Kent Cyclist Battalion on parade. Touted as the new form of cavalry before the war, the bicycle was of limited use in trench warfare. 12. Zebra-painted pony: ponies camouflaged as zebras athough the reason is unclear. 13. Cutout soldiers: The British Army Camouflage School in Kensington, where cutout soldiers were designed to mislead the enemy during attacks. 14. Papier mâché heads: First made by the French in the winter of 1915, were used to flush out German snipers. 15. Para-tweeter: British homing pigeons were parachuted in to occupied territory with a request for local civilians to write down local troop positions, attach it to the bird and then release it. The Germans soon rumbled the plan and replaced Tommy pigeons with their own birds which would fly back to Germany. #wwii #australia #germany #navalhistory #militarylife #inventions #unique #weirdpets #imperial #usa #navy #militaryhistory #warfare e #worldwar #historical #navalwarfare #pacific #theater #warships #coastal #defense #specialoperations #militarytechnology #navalbattles #militarystrategy #army #archaeology #historicsites #airforce #museum #battlefield #warmemorial #maritimehistory #historicalartifacts #like #comment #share #follow #subscribers

During the World War, the Allies and the Central Powers employed modern weaponry and firepower on an unprecedented scale. Both sides also developed new protective equipment in response to changes in military tactics and technologies. These vintage photos from the Imperial War Museum offer a rare glimpse of very unique inventions from the World War... . . 1. Heil, Mickey Mouse: This German audio-visual apparatus was designed to enhance the boom and flash of enemy artillery and, thus, help pinpoint gun positions. 2. Not so shining armour: Unwieldy and cumbersome, but the Brewster Body Shield could still stop a machine gun bullet. 3. Man over-bed: US sailors were trained to strap on bed mattresses in the absence of lifejackets. 4. Pedal power: German soldiers generating electricity for communications and light. 5. Now Hear This: Recruits at a US Navy training camp in Seattle receive an earful. 6. Homemade tree stump: Both sides would remove shell-damaged trees under cover of darkness and plant fakes – like this one installed at Souchez in May 1918 - to house snipers and lookouts. Made of canvas and chicken wire, it tested the nerve of the bravest occupant. 7. Dummy tank: Australian engineers from from 4th Field Company manoeuvre a dummy tank, made of wood and canvas, ahead of an assault on the Hindenberg Line in 1918. #wwii #australia #german #navalhistory #militarylife #inventions #unique #weirdtok #imperial #usa #navy #militaryhistory #warfare e #worldwar #historical #navalwarfare #pacific #theater #warships #coastal #defense #specialoperations #militarytechnology #navalbattles #militarystrategy #army #archaeology #historicsites #airforce #museum #battlefield #warmemorial #maritimehistory #historicalartifacts #like #comment #share #follow #subscribe

Victor Noir, an ordinary man who lived from 1848 to 1870, found himself caught in a duel between the editor of "La Marseillaise" and Prince Pierre Bonaparte. In a fit of rage, the prince shot and killed Victor, sparking public outrage. Victor's death became a symbol of revolution, drawing over 100,000 mourners to his funeral and leading to street demonstrations. Although initially forgotten, his remains were later moved to Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. A bronze sculpture, created by Jules Dalou, was commissioned to honor him. The sculpture depicted Victor Noir with meticulous attention to detail, including a notable bulge in his pants, and became a popular attraction. Visitors believed that touching specific parts of the statue could bring fertility or increase the chances of having twins. #victornoir #symbol #forrevolution #fertility #historicalfigures #frenchhistory #legendsandmyths #famousstatue #parisianheritage #fertilityjourney #beliefs #renewalandhope #tragictale #bronzesculpture #culturallegacy #inspiringstories #superstitions #publicoutrage #honoringthepast #memorializing #historical #significance #embracingtradition #famous #journalist #emperornapoleon #comboduels #remembering #victornoirsgrave #cimetiereduperelachaise #pregnancy #beliefs #daily #like #comment #share #follow #history

The Japanese Navy included five Type A midget submarines in the Pearl Harbor raid of 7 December 1941. Transported on board large I type submarines, the midgets were launched near the entrance to Pearl Harbor the night before the attack was to begin. One, spotted trying to enter the harbor before dawn, was attacked and sunk by USS Ward (DD-139) in the first combat action of the as yet unopened Pacific War. At least one of the midgets was able to enter the harbor and was sunk there by USS Monaghan (DD-354). Another, the Ha-19, unsuccessful in its attempts to penetrate Pearl Harbor, drifted around to the east coast of Oahu and was captured there the day after the attack. Four of the five Pearl Harbor midget submarines have been found. That sunk by Ward was located by the Hawai'i Undersea Research Laboratory in late August 2002 in deep water, some five miles off the entrance to Pearl Harbor. It remains where it sank as an element of the Pearl Harbor National Historic Landmark. The other three have been salvaged. Ha-19 was recovered immediately after the attack and the one sunk by USS Monaghan a few days later. The third was found off the harbor entrance in 1960. The submarine sunk by USS Monaghan's submarine was buried in a landfill shortly after its recovery. Two are on exhibit, Ha-19 at Fredericksburg, Texas, and the one found in 1960 at Eta Jima, Japan. #Japan #WWII #NavalHistory #PearlHarbor #midgetlife #Submarine #ImperialJapaneseNavy #MilitaryHistory #Warfare #WorldWarII #Historical #NavalWarfare #PacificTheater #WarShips #CoastalDefense #SpecialOperations #MilitaryTechnology #NavalBattles #MilitaryStrategy #NavalArchaeology #HistoricSites #NavalMuseum #Battlefield #WarMemorial #MaritimeHistory #HistoricalArtifacts #like #comment #share #follow #subscribe

The Bite Heard Around the World The Fight That Shocked the Boxing World Holyfield vs. Tyson II . . . . . . Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, billed as "the Sound and the Fury" and afterwards infamously referred to as "The Bite Fight", was a professional boxing match contested between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson on June 28, 1997, for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. It achieved notoriety as one of the most bizarre fights in boxing history after Tyson bit off a part of Holyfield's ear. Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license, though it was later reinstated. The fight took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The referee officiating the fight was Mills Lane, who was brought in as a late replacement when Tyson's camp protested the original selection of Mitch Halpern (who officiated the first fight) as the referee. #bitefight #holyfieldtyson #boxinghistory #legendaryfighters #infamousmoments #tysonvsholyfield #boxinglegends #sportshistory #throwbackthursday #unforgettablebattles #controversialfights #boxingrivalry #iconicmatchup #heavyweightboxing #greatestofalltime #knockoutpower #ringwarriors #fightnight #championsclashroyale #boxingheroes #historicshowdown #boxingicon #sportsdrama #intensecompetition #boxingfans #sports #disrespectful #likе #comment #share #follow #helpmegrow #daily #history

the peculiar looking device in the photo was not a camera, nor even a telescope, although partially resembling both. It was a new solar bath apparatus for the head and has made a great hit with the medical fraternity of Germany in 1933. The main purpose of the device was to cure sicknesses of the head, like catarrh of the nose and throat or of the ears. It reposes on a stationary upright and has an opening in under side for a patient’s head. Affected person sits in a chair while taking treatments. An ultra-violet ray machine within throws artificial sunlight upon all parts of the head. Eventually, when fully tested and improved, it was expected to cure many of the illnesses of the head. #solarbath #apparatus #headachedisease #1933 #healthtech #healingpower #headacherelief #suntherapy #vintage #healthtech #medicalinnovation #historical #remedies #naturalhealing #wellnessdiscoveries #healthrevival #sunlighttherapy #healthcare #totalheadwellness #alternativemedicine #sunhealing #head #condition #remedies #sunmedicine #healthtravel #sunpowered #holistichealing #vintageremedies #ailment #sunlightmedicine #like #comment #share #follow #helpmegrow #historytime

HMHS Britannic was the third and final vessel of the White Star Line's Olympic class of steamships and the second White Star ship to bear the name Britannic. She was the youngest sister of the RMS Olympic and the RMS Titanic and was intended to enter service as a transatlantic passenger liner. She was operated as a hospital ship from 1915 until her sinking near the Greek island of Kea, in the Aegean Sea, in November 1916. At the time she was the largest hospital ship in the world. Britannic was launched just before the start of the First World War. She was designed to be the safest of the three ships with design changes made during construction due to lessons learned from the sinking of the Titanic. She was laid up at her builders, Harland and Wolff, in Belfast for many months before being requisitioned as a hospital ship. In 1915 and 1916 she served between the United Kingdom and the Dardanelles. On the morning of 21 November 1916 she was shaken by an explosion caused by a naval mine of the Imperial German Navy near the Greek island of Kea and sank 55 minutes later, killing 30 people. There were 1,066 people on board; the 1,036 survivors were rescued from the water and lifeboats. Britannic was the largest ship lost in the First World War. After the First World War the White Star Line was compensated for the loss of Britannic by the award of SS Bismarck as part of postwar reparations; she entered service as RMS Majestic. The wreck was located and explored by Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1975. The vessel is the largest intact passenger ship on the seabed in the world. #titanic #sisters #britannic #shipwrecks #underwaterexploration #maritimehistory #ocean #titanicstory #sistersworld #ships #historicalsites #disaster #submarine #wwi #hospitalship #diving #adventure #nautical #exploration #tragic #loss #deepseadiving #warri #oceanicwonders #dive #historytimes #underwaterworld #archaeology #sinkingship #mystery #legacy #titanicsinking #shipwreck #discoveries #sailing #history #sister #war #like #comment #share #followback

Explore the depths with the bathysphere, a pioneering deep-sea vessel designed in 1930s to withstand immense ocean pressures. Used for scientific exploration, this spherical chamber allows observation through small windows. Although limited in mobility, it provided invaluable insights into marine life and geology. Replaced by advanced submersibles like remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), the bathysphere's legacy remains vital in the history of deep-sea research. #Bathysphere #DeepSeaExploration #OceanDepth #UnderwaterWorld #DeepSeaDiscoveries #MarineExploration #OceanResearch #DeepSeaLife #OceanicWonders #Submersible #UnderwaterAdventures #OceanicExploration #deepseadiving #OceanicMysteries #UnderwaterExpedition #DeepSeaDiscoveries #Oceanography #underwater #Observation #OceanicResearch #UnderwaterTechnology #seamarine #ExploringTheDepths #UnderwaterObservatory #SubmergedWorld #DeepSeaWonders #lostship #drowned #history #tiktokhistory #daily #dailypost #like #comment #share #follow #helpmegrowontiktok

In a remarkable sports moment, Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was on the brink of victory but mistakenly stopped near the finish line, thinking he had won. Close behind, Spanish athlete Ivan Fernandez realized the confusion and began shouting to keep running. However, mutai couldn't languages. Instead of overtaking Mutai, ivan selflessly pushed him forward, ensuring his triumph. When asked why he did it, ivan expressed his dream for a community where we support and uplift one another. He believed Mutai deserved to win. The journalist pressed, suggesting Ivan could have claimed victory. However, Ivan responded by questioning the merit and honor of such a win and the impact it would have on his values. Let's consider the values we pass on to our children and teach them the right ways to succeed. #sportsmanship #kindnessinsports #supportanduplift #inspiringmoments #teamwork #fairplay #valuesmatter #integrity #empathy #humanityfirst #sportsmanshipmatters #leadbyexample #inspirationalathletes #actsofkindness #truesportsmanship #togetherwewin #athleteswithheart #spreadpositivity #winningwithgrace #championofvalues #supporteachother #unselfish #charactermatters #sportingspirit #teachtherightway #values #valuesoflife #viral #historytime #daily #dailypost #like #comment #share #followback #helpmegrow #instagram #instapost