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26 Fantastic Examples of Star Wars Cosplay

When it comes to cosplay, one of the most common inspirations is Star Wars. And with good reason—it's one of the most iconic, best loved, and immediately recognizable franchises in the world. In preparation for Star Wars day (May 4th, as in "May the Fourth be with you"), here are some of the greatest, and weirdest, Star Wars costumes ever created.... READ ON

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Vintage Photos of Female Sword Swallowers

History

The 1949 Renovation of the White House

While we will never get an accurate view of what the White House looked like when it was originally under construction in the 1800s, we can at least get a good look at the building while it was undergoing renovations in 1949.... READ ON

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Hyperlapse Videos

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Behold, the Google Street View Hyperlapse

Animals

22 Vintage Photos of Animals Acting Like People

Forget celebrities being just like us. These vintage photos prove that animals have a rich history of indulging in activities usually reserved for humans.... READ ON

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14 Photos of Whale Bones (and more!) from the AMNH's Mammalogy Department

We went behind the scenes to check out the institution's whale collections in its Mammalogy Department—and took photos so you can feel like you were there, too.... READ ON

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How 10 Famous Landmarks Get Clean

After looking at these photos of courageous workers going to great, grimy heights to shine up some much-beloved landmarks, your spring cleaning won't seem like such a chore.... READ ON

Weird Science

Visual Trickery: Loopy Water, Unmoving Hose

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11 Unserious Photos of Albert Einstein

Even geniuses like to have a little fun once in a while, and father of modern physics Albert Einstein is no exception. In fact, the German-born Nobel Prize winner possessed a quick, sharp wit along with his enviable IQ, and his tendency to offset the very serious matter of general relativity with a little lighthearted humor is evident in this series of photos.... READ ON