These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

John and Robert Kennedy

Presidential Candidate John F. Kennedy is shown here speaking to his brother (and campaign manager) Robert F. Kennedy in 1960. They were planning John's moves during the LA Democratic National Convention, which was historically one of the most important DNCs ever. 

Princess Elizabeth in WWII

Before she was England's longest-ruling Monarch, Princess Elizabeth served as an ambulance driver during World War II. When she was 18 years old, she was able to join the forces and trained with the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service. 

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The More You Know

  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa never stood up straight.
  • Vladimir Pravik was the first of the few firefighters who reached the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and after the contact to radiation his eyes turned from brown to blue.
  • The Germans and British soldiers paused the war for a day during Christmas Day 1914. They sang, drank and celebrated together. They even had a match of football.
  • Civil War General Joseph Hooker brought prostitutes along to keep his soldiers satisfied. His name is now synonymous with the profession.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.