These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Arsenal Goalkeeper Jack Kelsey

In 1954, the Arsenal soccer team played a game that was shrouded in a thick fog, and goalkeeper Jack Kelsey actually stayed on the pitch for 15 minutes after the game was called because he couldn't see what was going on. A similar event happened in 1937 during a Christmas Day match between Chelsea and Stamford Ridge.

Night Fishing in Hawaii

How crazy is this? Traditional spearfishing has been in practice in Hawaii for decades, and this photo shows the lengths people went to light their way before the invention of electricity These elaborate torches were a little too dangerous to continue using today.

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The More You Know

  • Spartans bathed their newborn babies in red wine instead of warm water.
  • Women in the 18th century used lead as makeup.
  • Tablecloths were actually large napkins. Guests used to wipe their hands and faces on them.
  • Turkeys Were Once Worshipped Like Gods
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.