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Armenian orphans photographed during the Armenian Genocide (1915–1917), in which an estimated 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians were killed .

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Armenian orphans photographed during the Armenian Genocide (1915–1917), in which an estimated 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians were killed .

Semyon Nomokonov (1900-1973) was a Soviet Red Army sniper during world war II, credited with killing 367 Nazis.

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Semyon Nomokonov (1900-1973) was a Soviet Red Army sniper during world war II, credited with killing 367 Nazis.

Marriage in the 60’s

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Marriage in the 60’s

A British officer reading a newspaper while being fanned with a palm frond & getting a pedicure from one of his servants in India, late 1800's (2001x1252)

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A British officer reading a newspaper while being fanned with a palm frond & getting a pedicure from one of his servants in India, late 1800's (2001x1252)

"If you teach religion in school, can I teach evolution in church?" Romania 2015

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"If you teach religion in school, can I teach evolution in church?" Romania 2015

Ted Bundy gives an interview to Dr. James Dobson, the founder of a far-right Christian evangelical organization, the day before his execution. In the interview, Bundy, who confessed to raping and murdering 30+ women and girls, attempted to blame his crimes on pornography (Florida, 1989) .

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Ted Bundy gives an interview to Dr. James Dobson, the founder of a far-right Christian evangelical organization, the day before his execution. In the interview, Bundy, who confessed to raping and murdering 30+ women and girls, attempted to blame his crimes on pornography (Florida, 1989) .

A rescue dog named Riley is transported out of the debris of the World Trade Center September 15, 2001

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A rescue dog named Riley is transported out of the debris of the World Trade Center September 15, 2001

My glamorous French mom in the early 1960s

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My glamorous French mom in the early 1960s

Library of Congress portrait of American abolitionist John Brown, whose religious fight against pro-slavery forces is often cited by historians as a primary catalyst for the American Civil War, 1850

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Library of Congress portrait of American abolitionist John Brown, whose religious fight against pro-slavery forces is often cited by historians as a primary catalyst for the American Civil War, 1850

a Palestinian refugee woman and her child cut off from their home by the "Green line", 1948.

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a Palestinian refugee woman and her child cut off from their home by the "Green line", 1948.

USMC sergeant Elmo "Gunny" Haney on Pavuvu during the Pacific campaign, November 11 1944. One of the oldest marines in his battalion, Haney was noted for his eccentric "old breed" behavior, like scrubbing his genitals with a stiff brush. He was portrayed in the HBO series 'The Pacific' (840x605)

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USMC sergeant Elmo "Gunny" Haney on Pavuvu during the Pacific campaign, November 11 1944. One of the oldest marines in his battalion, Haney was noted for his eccentric "old breed" behavior, like scrubbing his genitals with a stiff brush. He was portrayed in the HBO series 'The Pacific' (840x605)

"The 4-2-1 Problem" — Chinese Cartoon, 2011

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"The 4-2-1 Problem" — Chinese Cartoon, 2011

Young lady posing for her photo sesion and having some fun, 1890s. Glass negative

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Young lady posing for her photo sesion and having some fun, 1890s. Glass negative

Hedy Lamarr 1944,

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Hedy Lamarr 1944,

American President Ronald Reagan aiming a rifle aboard Air Force One, 23 November 1983.

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American President Ronald Reagan aiming a rifle aboard Air Force One, 23 November 1983.

My mom and aunt all dressed up in their hats and Mary Janes. 1930

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My mom and aunt all dressed up in their hats and Mary Janes. 1930

Darlie Routier pouring the silly string on the headstones of her children, Rowlett 1996. Later she will be sentenced for the murder of her own children. To this day case is very divisive, but law enforcement say that they are sure of her guilt.

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Darlie Routier pouring the silly string on the headstones of her children, Rowlett 1996. Later she will be sentenced for the murder of her own children. To this day case is very divisive, but law enforcement say that they are sure of her guilt.

Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag under tow through the Bosphorus, Nov 2001 bought by a Hong Kong shell company for $20M as a "floating casino," she became the Chinese Liaoning after a 15,000-mile odyssey.

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Soviet aircraft carrier Varyag under tow through the Bosphorus, Nov 2001 bought by a Hong Kong shell company for $20M as a "floating casino," she became the Chinese Liaoning after a 15,000-mile odyssey.

My wife, tending the garden c. 1990

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My wife, tending the garden c. 1990

You know better than this (Ohman, 1996)

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You know better than this (Ohman, 1996)