Scrolling online these days often feels predictable. Social media is filled with either vitriolic, divisive content or the same manufactured images from creators who strive for perfection.
But sometimes we come across awesome content that compels us to share it or stop what we’re doing and dig deeper. You may find that kind of content in this subreddit, with a name that perfectly captures what it is all about.
Here are some posts from the group that may spark your curiosity today. Enjoy scrolling, and upvote the ones that hook you and make you want to know more.
#21
At a birthday party at John Lennon's New York apartment in 1984, Steve Jobs introduces the Macintosh to Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, and John Lennon's son, Sean.
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Coolness can be hard to define in a few simple words. But when you see it, you'll recognize it immediately. It can be through a genius invention, a mesmerizing moment between two people, or just a snapshot with a fascinating backstory, much like what you saw on this list.
Now, let’s flip the conversation over to you, dear reader. Which of these images made you say, “Well, that’s pretty darn cool”? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
#22
Henderson KJ Streamliner. The two-wheeled counterpart to the Phantom Corsair. (1934)
In the 1930s, designers became fascinated with streamlining. Trains, automobiles, airplanes and even household appliances acquired smooth curves intended to suggest speed and modernity.
In the 1930s, designers became fascinated with streamlining. Trains, automobiles, airplanes and even household appliances acquired smooth curves intended to suggest speed and modernity.
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#27
Keith Moon dressed as a Court Jester for the children of the Barnardo Day Centre, 1977.
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#28
This is popularly known as the “Double Statue of Mephistopheles & Margaretta”, the sculpture is carved out of a single log of sycamore wood and has two distinct images on either side. It was acquired by Mir Turab Ali Khan (Salar Jung I), in 1876 during his travels in France.
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#29
On this day in 1957, Carrie Fisher was born in Burbank, California, USA. She was best known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series. Here she is watching her mother Debbie Reynolds perform on stage. (1963).
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#30
Joan Baez posing with Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, and Keith Richards in Glasgow, October 1965. Photo by Rene Hollinger.
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#31
Andre the Giant (left) with Lee Majors in a promotional shot for the Bigfoot episode of The Six Million Dollar Man in 1976.
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#32
British TV, film and stage actor Peter Wyngarde pointing at his smashing triple pleated trousers along side Sally Anne Howes. I'm unsure about the exact date but I think its safe to say it was from the 1970s.
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#33
In April 1956, the 21-year-old rising star Sophia Loren participated in the “Rally del Cinema”, a highly publicized celebrity car race across Italy that blended post-war cinematic glamour with mid-century sports car culture.
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#34
Meet Aviator Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman and first Native-American woman hold a pilot's licence. Also the earliest known black person to obtain an international pilot's license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in 1921.
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#35
Since 2009, artist Harriet Mena Hill has collected concrete fragments from London’s Aylesbury Estate as the massive social housing complex is demolished in phases.
On these irregular chunks of rubble, Hill paints precise miniature facades of the building as it once stood.
On these irregular chunks of rubble, Hill paints precise miniature facades of the building as it once stood.
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#36
Steven Meisel photographed Audrey Hepburn for the May 1991 issue of Vanity Fair, with makeup by Kevyn Aucoin. It turned out to be one of the last major photo sessions of her life. By then she was spending most of her time working as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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#37
In 1859, a bankrupt San Francisco businessman called Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor of the United States. Instead of locking him up, the city fed him for free, saluted him in the street, and gave him a full ceremonial reburial when he passed. His funeral drew up to 30,000 mourners.
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#38
Welsh musician and record producer John Cale, in London in 1977, looking very comfortable with his 1970 Dino 246 GT Ferrari. Photograph by Kate Simon.
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#39
Jack Nicholson celebrating his 89th birthday with Joni Mitchell earlier this week.
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#40
Carrie Fisher trying on Peter Weller’s glasses during a Giorgio Armani fashion show, 1980.
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