These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

The OG Popeye

This stoker worked for the Royal Navy in the 1920s and was aptly nicknamed Popeye. He was aboard the HMS Rodney during his service. It's possible the creator of the famous Popeye cartoon, E.C. Segar, was inspired by this man's likeness.

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The More You Know

  • Abraham Lincoln is in the wrestling hall of fame.
  • Until the 19th century in Asia, elephants were trained to execute and torture prisoners and traitors.
  • Napoleon’s most upsetting defeat came at Waterloo, when he was attacked by a horde of wild rabbits.
  • 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.
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