There is No Way You've Seen These Extremely Rare Historical Photos Before

Marching Forward

During WWII, troops were forced to find alternate routes around cover-cleared and bombed-out sections of forest. These particular Australian soldiers used premade palates to create a path for themselves to get through a swamp in Belgium. 

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The More You Know

  • Civil War General Joseph Hooker brought prostitutes along to keep his soldiers satisfied. His name is now synonymous with the profession.
  • Spartans bathed their newborn babies in red wine instead of warm water.
  • The needle at the top of the Empire State Building was originally intended as an anchor for blimps.
  • Pope Gregory IV once declared war on cats because he believed Satan used black cats. His declaration lead to the mass extermination of cats.
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