2020 New Random Pics

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The image of someone adding coal to a stove at a pie supper in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, offers a snapshot of rural life and community traditions in the early 20th century. Pie suppers were a popular social event in small towns and rural communities, particularly in the South and Midwest. These gatherings typically involved women baking pies to be auctioned off, with the proceeds supporting local causes such as churches, schools, or community activities. The atmosphere was often warm and communal, as neighbors and families came together to enjoy food, socialize, and contribute to the well-being of their community.
In Muskogee County, a region both agricultural and dependent on industries like coal mining, the use of a coal stove reflects the energy resources of the time. Coal was a primary fuel for heating and cooking, especially in rural areas where electricity and modern conveniences were less common than in urban centers. The person tending the stove during the pie supper played a vital role, ensuring the stove stayed fueled and functional throughout the event, maintaining warmth and providing energy for cooking.
Pie suppers also played an important role in local social life, offering an opportunity for the community to unite. The presence of coal in the image—both as a fuel source and a symbol of the industrial age—highlights the dual nature of rural life during this period. While people gathered to enjoy simple pleasures like pie suppers, they were also deeply connected to the industries and labor that powered the country. The photograph captures a moment when such events were an integral part of rural life, where people depended on one another and shared resources, all while navigating the challenges of a rapidly industrializing America.




48 years ago on, January 15, 1977, The Coneheads aired for the first time on Saturday Night Live (SNL) Starred Dan Aykroyd as father Beldar, Jane Curtin as mother Prymaat, and Laraine Newman as daughter Connie.

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Worlds Largest Gold Nugget, 60 lbs, on display at the Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas

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That one time in the late 1950s Leave It To Beaver actor Tony Dow was playing Baseball with a few cast members and smashed the ball very hard with his bat it cracked a nearby Porsche front windscreen. The Porsche belonged to actor Steve McQueen who was at the studio filming Wanted Dead Or Alive. Tony Dow froze when McQueen said I hope you got insurance kid. McQueen was messing with him. And said don't worry I did far worse at your age. And drove off with a cracked windscreen!




If you think your car in the morning is cold, have a look at this 30th Infantry Division Willys jeep in Malmedy Belgium 80 years ago. And they risked getting killed by an enemy!


That would be $7,273.74 in today's dollar.

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By verifying amazing gravitational lensing phenomena known as an "Einstein zig-zag" in the far-off system J1721+8842, the James Webb Space Telescope created history. The gravitational force of two aligned galaxies causes light from a quasar to be bent and copied six times, producing a distinctive "zig-zag" pattern.
This discovery demonstrates the complex warping of space-time, which was predicted by Einstein's general theory of relativity in 1915.
In addition to its striking visual impact, the Einstein zigzag offers important insights into dark energy, which aids scientists in fine-tuning cosmological parameters and comprehending the accelerated expansion and structural history of the universe.

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Apple's third co-founder Ronald Wayne, sold his 10% stake for $800 in 1976. (The stake is currently valued at $270 billion).

Yikes!

Ronald Gerald Wayne (born May 17, 1934) is an American retired electronics industry business executive. He co-founded Apple Computer Company (now Apple Inc.) as a partnership with Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs on April 1, 1976, providing administrative oversight and documentation for the new venture. Twelve days later, he sold his 10% share of the new company back to Jobs and Wozniak, for US$800 (equivalent to $4,300 in 2023), and one year later accepted a final $1,500 (equivalent to $8,000 in 2023) to forfeit any potential future claims against the newly incorporated Apple.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Wayne#:~:text=Twelve%20days%20later%2C%20he %20sold%20his%2010%,future%20claims%20against%20th e%20newly%20incorporated%20Apple.

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In an amazing twist of fate, Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy discovered a vintage Rolex Submariner off the coast of Noosa, Queensland, in 2023. Despite being submerged underwater for about four years, the iconic watch was still ticking!
After sharing his discovery on social media, Matt was able to track down the owner, Ric Outrim, who had lost it in 2019. The watch, engraved with “R. Outrim, Presented 1971,” held deep sentimental value. Rolex later restored it to its original condition.
This incredible find forged a lasting bond between Matt and Ric, and they plan to return to the spot together. An unforgettable story of adventure, friendship, and a priceless recovery!

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I’ve been getting these texts lately. Another form of scam of some kind.

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I’ve been getting these texts lately. Another form of scam of some kind.

Send me $2,500 and I will fix it

[GH85Carrera]

A television set in 1945, priced at $100.
That would be $1,742.72 in 2025 money.




During the great Texas drought of 1947-1956, ranchers faced the challenge of providing their livestock with both a source of water and something to eat.
One thing that was abundant, and still is, is the prickly pear cactus. This cactus contains both water and protein, but the challenge was to make it edible for livestock.
The Blackwell Burner Co. of San Antonio, Texas made a device called a Pear Burner which burned the needles off the prickly pear cactus so that livestock could eat the plant without injury. This simple piece of equipment helped save a lot of livestock during long, hot summers.


Three thousand pounds of gold bricks and dust at the Alaska Commercial Co.'s store in Dawson (Yukon), June 9, 1901.

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