These Colorized Images Redefine the Meaning of History

Smallest Man in the World

Henry Behrens was the smallest man in the world in 1956, standing only 30 inches tall. Here, he can be seen dancing with his cat in the doorway of their Worthington home.

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The More You Know

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  • Kim Jong Il wrote six operas.
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  • Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt was allergic to moon dust.
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