These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Newly colorized versions of famous Golden Age actresses, World War II-era soldiers, and prominent moments from the Kennedy administration show what life was really like back before the invention of digital photography. 

Elizabeth Taylor 

Elizabeth Taylor is pictured here on the set of Giant in 1956. She started acting in 1941, and this is one of her more beloved roles alongside Rock Hudson and James Dean. Did you know she was the last person James Dean was with before he was in that car accident?

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  • The ancient Romans often used stale urine as mouthwash.
  • Henry VIII knighted all four of his “Grooms of Stool” — the people in charge of wiping his butt for him.
  • Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt was allergic to moon dust.
  • Genghis Khan did not force the poor, teachers, artists, and lawyers from paying tax.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.