The Storyville Jazz Club, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1952

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The Mackinac Bridge seen from the International Space Station

#photography #space #michigan #bridge #greatlakes #Mackinac #Mackinacbridge

Comedy duo Laurel & Hardy At a Victory Caravan in Washington DC, 1942. With them in the Jeep is Desi Arnez, dancer Eleanor Powell, and opera singer Rise Stevens.

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A Sino-Tibetan folded book printed in Beijing in 1410, with dhāranīs in Sanskrit written in Tibeto-Nepali characters and woodcuts of protective mantra-diagrams and deities, block printed on heavy white paper. Breathtakingly detailed printing in red ink, 40 years before Gutenberg

#history #aechaeology #artifact

Emu egg decorated with a rooster and flowers. Japan, Meiji period, 1890-1900

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3rd century BC mosaic excavated in the ancient city of Antioch. The skeleton leaning against a wine jug and a serving of bread, holding a glass with a bone in one hand, has a simple message to its viewers: "Be cheerful, enjoy life."

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"The Emperor" by Agha Asim

#art #digitalart #cyberpunk

Almost 2,000 years old Roman children's shoes. The object was found in the ruins of Palmyra (central Syria).

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In April 27, 1982 photo, the Wonder Bread factory stands at the northwest corner of Grand River Avenue and Temple Street. This site is now home to the Motor City Casino. Photographer: Diane A. Bond.

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Marilyn Monroe photographed by Richard Avedon, 1957

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Mount Fuji as seen from the International Space Station.
From #NASA

NASA Photo ID ISS002-E-6971
Focal Length 800mm
Camera: Kodak DCS460 Electronic Still Camera
Date taken 2001.05.27
Time taken 21:23:10 GMT
Spacecraft nadir point: 27.7° N, 140.3° E
Photo center point: 35.5° N, 138.5° E

I have never seen this type of basketball setup. Some sort of trick shot or skill thing?