An old photograph is like a tunnel of time, taking us back to the past and understanding the people and events of that era. The traction and appeal of old historical photos always make people stop and deeply appreciate the emotion of time passing and the years are shuttling.
Although these old historical photos are somewhat old and rustic, they are precious treasures in the development of human civilization. They are the fragments left by the river of time, allowing us to feel the deep connection between people and history in a world so far from the past. These old photos let us see the strength and indomitability of the collective and individual, and in the difficult situation, there are those selfless efforts and spiritual strength.
Social Security number on the thigh
Doris Sherrell is a beautiful dancer in a small club in Los Angeles. She had a secret known only to her tattoo artist friend Jack Julian: She asked Jack to tattoo her home address and social security number on her thigh.
This request surprises Jack, but Sherrell explains to him that she did it to protect herself. "You imagine if I had an unfortunate situation while performing, such as a terrorist attack, or some other emergency, the rescuers might not be able to identify me and not know where to send me," she said. ”
Although Jack still thought it was a bit weird to do so, he helped Doris with the request.
Fortunately, Sherrell did not suffer any misfortune in her lifetime, and the tattoo was like some kind of blessing that protected her.
Science fiction writer with noise-cancelling helmet
Hugo Gernsback is a well-known American science fiction writer, publisher and electrical engineer. He is considered the "father of science fiction" because he founded Amazing Stories, the first magazine dedicated to science fiction in the early 20th century, and published many influential science fiction novels in the magazine.
In 1916, Gunsbeck founded the magazine Electrical Experimenter and began publishing his own science fiction novels. These novels are themed around scientific exploration and visions of the future, and are loved by readers. Soon after, he founded Science and Invention magazine, dedicated to emerging technologies and inventions. The magazine became a bible for tech enthusiasts and profoundly influenced tech culture in the early 20th century.
In 1925, he invented a device known as a "sealed soundproof helmet". This helmet was designed to avoid distractions from your family while writing.
Snow King chair lift, mount for brave people
In the sixties, a chair lift called "Snow King" was born in the United States. The device was invented and designed by American inventor James Curran. This device is similar to a modern ski lift, which transports skiers directly from the foot of the mountain to the top without the need to take walking trails or climb.
The "Snow King" chair lift moves the seat by towing cables and lowering the trolley. The trolley is electrically driven, and the support bar on the seat is controlled by personnel. The seat bracket is connected to the crane cable and can be moved vertically on the hillside. This way, skiers can easily sit in their seats and reach the summit of the mountain and then slide down to the bottom of the mountain.
The innovative design of the Snow King chair lift has also been widely received, attracting many tourists and tour groups. The only problem is that this thing doesn't look too safe...
The search for talent
In 1907-1908, the Germans carried out an expedition to Central Africa. During this expedition, they organized a high jump competition. A young man from a local indigenous tribe surprised the Germans by easily skipping the height set by the Germans, and the reporter recorded the memorable moment with his camera.
That young man was Karl Ludwig Johannes, who would become an Olympic legend.
Carl Johnson went on to become an elite track and field athlete, representing Germany at the 1906 and 1912 Olympics, winning several titles. His high jump performance was also very outstanding at the time, and at the 1912 Olympics, his high jump score reached 2.01 meters, setting a world record at the time.
Bald chef
The chef in the photo may be the first chef in London to be "specially hired" for his hairstyle.
At the time, the restaurant's management was fed up with complaints about "hair in the food," and the previous chef was a romantic Turkish-style man with long hair, but apparently he couldn't control his hair loss. Smart management clearly thought of a solution. They believe that hiring bald chefs not only improves hygiene standards, but also ensures a better customer experience. Since the chef himself does not have hair, unexpected situations can also be avoided – such as the case of hair falling into the food.
This incident indirectly led to the birth of the chef's hat.
From the top of the earth, standing on the edge of the world
As the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest attracts the attention of countless mountaineers because of its amazing height and stunning scenery. Standing on the top of Mount Everest and looking down at the mountain, there will be a strong shock and emotion.
Snow-covered mountains can be seen, like countless winding dragon backs, like arteries and nerves on the earth's surface, extending to the end of the visible range. At this height, you can clearly see the majesty and majesty of the mountains, a spectacular sight that cannot be described in words.
The sea of clouds in front of you is like a colorful blanket, constantly flowing and changing. Above the sea of clouds, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and you are high in the sky, as if life has touched another level.
I hope that if I have the opportunity, I can climb Everest once - in the company of Sherpas, of course.
Brutal horse riding diving show
This photograph was taken in 1969 and shows the rider and horse jumping into the water from a height of 18 meters. Horseback diving has been called one of the wildest and cruelest animal performances, and has been hailed by many as a symbol of America's moral decline.
This performance causes serious harm to the physical and mental health of the horse. During the performance, the horse needs to jump from a very high platform into a pool that is not deep, and due to its size and physical condition, it is difficult for the horse to control the height and direction of the jump, and is susceptible to serious injuries such as impacts and fractures. In fact, many horses are injured or even die during such performances.
It is called one of the symbols of moral decay in the United States because the performance not only involves animal torture, but also reflects a disrespect for the natural world and an excessive commercialization tendency. Such performances are usually performed in large entertainment venues or tourist attractions to cater to the needs of the audience and meet the profit demands of the merchants, while ignoring the basic rights of animals and the protection of the natural environment.
Therefore, riding and diving is condemned and boycotted by more and more people, and is considered a cruel and immoral performance. In recent years, many countries and regions have banned such performances, calling for more attention to animal rights and ecological protection.
Oddly enough, most sources don't mention the damage this show does to the rider...
Anchor: Miss Potato of Idaho
The 1935 Miss Potato pageant in Idaho, USA was a controversial contest. The competition was initiated by C.C. Carlden, a well-known agricultural expert in Idaho, USA, to promote the local potato industry and find local spokespersons.
The pageant attracted a large number of contestants, many of whom were ordinary women from rural areas. The rules of the competition are that contestants are required to present their potato products in the local market and show and speak in front of the jury to show their talent and charisma.
In the end, 20-year-old Norma Smallwood won the competition and was dubbed "Miss Potato." She received a $1,000 prize and the opportunity to endorse potato products.
However, this beauty contest has also received a lot of criticism and controversy. Some argue that the competition reduces women to an object or commodity, reducing their value to appearance and ability to show, ignoring their talents and qualities. In addition, the competition has been criticized as an over-commercialized phenomenon, set up only to promote local products and promote economic development.
In fact, if you think about it, isn't this the most popular anchor with goods now?
Professional leg competition
First of all, please don't panic, this photo is not some hostage-taking terrorist activity, but a special beauty contest.
The 1970 leg race in Marmaris, Turkey, clearly taught people what "professional" is. As a promotion event for the Turkish tourism industry at the time, the competition attracted participants from all over the world and aimed to select the women with the most perfect and beautiful legs.
The rules of this competition are very simple, participants are required to wear a pair of high heels, show their beautiful legs in front of the judges and spectators, and answer questions about beautiful leg care and health. The jury is mainly composed of men, and they judge the contestants based on the shape of the legs, muscle lines, skin color, and the ratio of the top and bottom.
The biggest feature of this competition, or fairness, is that participants need to wear a "mask" that almost covers the upper body, so as to avoid affecting the judgment of the referee due to factors such as appearance and upper body figure, which can be described as fairness and justice.
In the end, Jennifer Ashton, a girl from a nearby village, won the competition. The match received widespread attention and participation, becoming a landmark event for the Turkish tourism industry at the time.
Love red wine, but also love your eyes
The quality and tightness of corks has been a challenge throughout the history of the French wine industry, with the most serious of which was the vibration and sudden ejection of cork, which could cause injury or even blindness to the sommelier. So, around 1900, France began to test cork stoppers with a special protective mask to protect the safety of tasters.
This protective mask has a metal frame on the upper part to maintain the breathability and cleanliness of the mask. Testing corks with this respirator is similar to a normal wine tasting method, but when the cork is ejected during the test, the mask is able to function. The metal frame at the top of the mask prevents the cork from popping out and injuring the taster's eyes or face.