These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein

Charlie Chaplin attended the premiere of his film City Lights in LA alongside Albert Einstein in 1931. Chaplin and Einstein were good friends who were introduced by the head of Universal Studios, Carl Laemmle. Apparently, both men were envious of each other's fame but were still close pals.

Lawrence of Arabia

Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence served as a British ambassador and demolition expert in the Middle East during World War I. He worked with Arab rebel allies to fight against the Ottoman Empire. He did a huge amount of damage, much of which has never been rebuilt.

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The More You Know

  • And while we're on the subject of tomatoes, ketchup was once actually sold as medicine.
  • In 1952, Albert Einstein declined an offer to become the second president of the State of Israel.
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  • Ketchup was known to treat diarrhea and was used as medicine. Even made into pills.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.