These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

A 1970s Hitchhiker

Hitchhiking was one of the most common ways to travel in the 1970s if you didn't have a car. It was also incredibly dangerous, especially if you were a young woman. It often led to rape or murder, so it quickly grew out of fashion and was only used as a last resort, if at all.

The More You Know

George Washington had only one tooth remaining in his mouth when he was sworn in as president in 1789.
John Adams was the first president to live in the White House.
Charles Darwin invented his own office armchair with wheels.
During World War I, Jackie the baboon was awarded a medal and promoted to the rank of corporal.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.