717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #701 One of the most unique, special and elusive species on earth "The Narwhal". More details in the comment!
One of the most unique, special and elusive species on earth "The Narwhal". More details in the comment!
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #703 Robert Samuel, a professional stander, earns up to $1000 a week by standing in line for people.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #705 In 2008, Barry Farrimond, the actor who plays Ed Grundy in The Archers invented an officially recognised new knot, the Farrimond friction hitch
In 2008, Barry Farrimond, the actor who plays Ed Grundy in The Archers invented an officially recognised new knot, the Farrimond friction hitch
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #706 A 2020 study by Strategic Vision. It shows a person's party affiliation based on what car they drive. This was based on 46,000 responses.
A 2020 study by Strategic Vision. It shows a person's party affiliation based on what car they drive. This was based on 46,000 responses.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #707 Richard Marcinko, founder of SEAL Team 6. When he created the team, there were only three SEAL teams. He used the number six to make the Soviets think there were more teams than there actually was.
Richard Marcinko, founder of SEAL Team 6. When he created the team, there were only three SEAL teams. He used the number six to make the Soviets think there were more teams than there actually was.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #708 You saw the gun Lincoln was shot with. Here is the chair he was in when shot.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #709 The Statue of Liberty - Paris, France - 1886 (before it was transported to America)
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 2, 2021 #711 Cosmoderus femoralis is a type of armored cricket found in Cameroon.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #712 Kabul, Afghanistan. 1967 vs 2007. The first photo shows what Afghan life was like before the Taliban takeover.
Kabul, Afghanistan. 1967 vs 2007. The first photo shows what Afghan life was like before the Taliban takeover.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #713 The “Grandpa Gang," a group of men, the oldest being 76, committed the biggest bank robbery in English history. After climbing down an elevator shaft and drilling through a concrete wall they stole more than $200 million in cash and jewels.
The “Grandpa Gang," a group of men, the oldest being 76, committed the biggest bank robbery in English history. After climbing down an elevator shaft and drilling through a concrete wall they stole more than $200 million in cash and jewels.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #714 Italian regional bank Credito Emiliano accepts Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese as collateral for loans and stores the 85 pound wheels of cheese in a climate-controlled warehouse.
Italian regional bank Credito Emiliano accepts Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese as collateral for loans and stores the 85 pound wheels of cheese in a climate-controlled warehouse.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #715 A monument in Tikrit, Iraq, to the shoe(s) thrown at George W. Bush by an Iraqi journalist in 2008
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #716 In 1952 Alain Bombard crossed Atlantic Ocean (4400km in 65 days) without provisions, eating only plankton and fish he caught, drinking juice he pressed from fish, rain & small amount of sea water. He did this as a proof that you can survive anywhere if you're mentally prepared.
In 1952 Alain Bombard crossed Atlantic Ocean (4400km in 65 days) without provisions, eating only plankton and fish he caught, drinking juice he pressed from fish, rain & small amount of sea water. He did this as a proof that you can survive anywhere if you're mentally prepared.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #717 2000 years-old sapphire ring that was believed to belong to Roman emperor Caligula, depicting his wife Caesonia
2000 years-old sapphire ring that was believed to belong to Roman emperor Caligula, depicting his wife Caesonia
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #718 This underground vault called 'The Doomsday Vault' contains 500 seeds from every crop on Earth. It will be used as a last resort in the event of a nuclear war.
This underground vault called 'The Doomsday Vault' contains 500 seeds from every crop on Earth. It will be used as a last resort in the event of a nuclear war.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #719 In 1812, politician Eldritch Gerry created a salamander shaped electoral district in order to manipulate Massachusetts voters. This is the origin of the term "Gerrymander"
In 1812, politician Eldritch Gerry created a salamander shaped electoral district in order to manipulate Massachusetts voters. This is the origin of the term "Gerrymander"
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #720 Rail ferry in New Orleans carries train cars across the Mississippi, before there was any bridge [1910s/20s]
Rail ferry in New Orleans carries train cars across the Mississippi, before there was any bridge [1910s/20s]
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #721 Battle of Bamber Bridge Jun 24, 1943 – Jun 25, 1943 On this day in 1943 black American soldiers faced off with white American Military police during World War II on British soil. Yes you read correctly black American soldiers had to fight their own
Battle of Bamber Bridge Jun 24, 1943 – Jun 25, 1943 On this day in 1943 black American soldiers faced off with white American Military police during World War II on British soil. Yes you read correctly black American soldiers had to fight their own
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #722 The Breast Ripper, known in another form as the The Spider, was a torture instrument mainly used on women who were accused of adultery or self-performed abortion. The instrument was designed to rip the breasts from a woman and was made from iron, which was usually heated.
The Breast Ripper, known in another form as the The Spider, was a torture instrument mainly used on women who were accused of adultery or self-performed abortion. The instrument was designed to rip the breasts from a woman and was made from iron, which was usually heated.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #723 This is school in China have a giant air purifier dome to avoid children breath polluted air during PE classes.
This is school in China have a giant air purifier dome to avoid children breath polluted air during PE classes.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #724 Over the course of his life, former billionaire Chuck Feeney has given away more than $8 billion to help under privileged kids to go to college. As of 2016, he lived in a rented apartment in San Francisco, with a remaining nest egg of $2 million.
Over the course of his life, former billionaire Chuck Feeney has given away more than $8 billion to help under privileged kids to go to college. As of 2016, he lived in a rented apartment in San Francisco, with a remaining nest egg of $2 million.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #727 The curly hair which is still preserved, of a Egyptian Pharaoh queen who died at the age of 60 in 3500 years ago
The curly hair which is still preserved, of a Egyptian Pharaoh queen who died at the age of 60 in 3500 years ago
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #728 King Tutankhamun's Sandal that was restored by Mohamed Yousri in 2018. The sandal was created to stay on his club foot (left side). He was also missing a digit on the left foot. He broke his left leg and died of sepsis the next day (see Scanning the Pharaohs, Dr. Sahar Saleem). He died 1324 BCE.
King Tutankhamun's Sandal that was restored by Mohamed Yousri in 2018. The sandal was created to stay on his club foot (left side). He was also missing a digit on the left foot. He broke his left leg and died of sepsis the next day (see Scanning the Pharaohs, Dr. Sahar Saleem). He died 1324 BCE.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #729 Napoleon Bonaparte's triple-barrelled flintlock pistol, 1802
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #730 An Akhal-Teke (Ахал-Теке.) A Beautiful Horse. They are known for their intelligence, speed, and a coat that has a metallic sheen (lending to their nickname—“The Golden Horse.” There are 6,600 on Earth. DNA research found the Akhal-Teke to be one of the oldest horse breeds alive today.
An Akhal-Teke (Ахал-Теке.) A Beautiful Horse. They are known for their intelligence, speed, and a coat that has a metallic sheen (lending to their nickname—“The Golden Horse.” There are 6,600 on Earth. DNA research found the Akhal-Teke to be one of the oldest horse breeds alive today.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #732 France is the only European country whose army continues to breed and maintain a colony of carrier pigeons.
France is the only European country whose army continues to breed and maintain a colony of carrier pigeons.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 6, 2021 #733 In 1911, Sarah Rector, an 11 year old girl whose parents were freed slaves, became an instant millionaire when oil was found on the land that was granted to her by the government. Such was her wealth that the government tried to declare her as being white so she could ride First Class on trains.
In 1911, Sarah Rector, an 11 year old girl whose parents were freed slaves, became an instant millionaire when oil was found on the land that was granted to her by the government. Such was her wealth that the government tried to declare her as being white so she could ride First Class on trains.
717jet Rising Star BGOL Investor Jul 12, 2021 #734 Woman holding her diseased heart after a successful transplant.