These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Rita Hayworth at the Beverly Hills Hotel

Actress Rita Hayworth was a famous Hollywood starlet during the Golden age. She was born Margarita Carmen Cansino, but changed her name to Rita Hayworth because it had more star appeal. She also had her hair thinned by electrolysis to prove her dedication to a role. 

An Iranian Woman, 1960

Women weren't allowed to wear traditional veils before the Islamic Revolution in 1979. Before then, women were allowed to wear Westernized clothing like jeans, miniskirts, and short sleeves. Young women often wore bathing suits to the beach, a practice that is now extremely forbidden. 

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The More You Know

  • The first one GB harddrive was made in 1980 and had a price of forty thousand USD.
  • The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. has 365 steps to represent each day of the year.
  • The needle at the top of the Empire State Building was originally intended as an anchor for blimps.
  • Parts of the Great Wall of China were made with sticky rice.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.