These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Three Title Holders

Europe's tallest, shortest, and fattest men are pictured here, all playing a game of cards dated back to 1913. It's hilarious to think about what they're all talking about. Oh, to be a fly on the wall...

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The More You Know

  • In 1912, a Paris orphanage held a raffle to raise money—the prizes were live babies.
  • George Washington had only one tooth remaining in his mouth when he was sworn in as president in 1789.
  • Using Forks Used to Be Seen as Sacrilegious
  • Lord Byron kept a pet bear in his dormitory while studying at Cambridge.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.