These Colorized Images Redefine the Meaning of History

The Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam was constructed on the border between Nevada and Arizona during the Great Depression. Thousands of workers traveled to the area in hopes of making a better life for themselves. The incredible amount of manpower behind the building of the dam meant the entire process was completed by May 29, 1935.

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The More You Know

  • Woolly mammoths were still alive when the pyramids were built.
  • In ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the pharaoh.
  • Turkeys Were Once Worshipped Like Gods
  • The Sixteenth President of the USA, Abraham Lincoln was declared as a wrestling champ. He had concurred one loss among 300 matches.
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