Photos That Captured the Most Chilling Moments in History

February 18, 2001

This is the last known photo of Dale Earnhardt Sr. before his death in 2001 at the Daytona 500. The above image depicts Ken Schrader's #36 and Dale Sr.'s #3. They would both be involved in a crash less than two laps later, resulting in Dale Sr.'s death.

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The More You Know

  • The Germans and British soldiers paused the war for a day during Christmas Day 1914. They sang, drank and celebrated together. They even had a match of football.
  • The needle at the top of the Empire State Building was originally intended as an anchor for blimps.
  • Cleopatra married both her brothers.
  • Tablecloths were actually large napkins. Guests used to wipe their hands and faces on them.
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