20 awkward photos with stars that people shared and made everyone laugh

There are many ways to preserve memories, but photography is probably one of the most common and accessible of all. With the help of photography, you can stop time and capture a moment that, after years and centuries, descendants will be able to admire. However, very old photographs are only black and white and do not fully convey the beauty of the moment. But in this case, a digital artist comes to the rescue, Sebastian de Oliveira, who uses Photoshop to color old photographs and bring them back to life. 

 

Happy couple, 1948

 

Circus Girls in Sarasota, Florida, 1949

 

Wartime beach on the English coast, 1941

 

Audrey Hepburn, 1956

 

French women at the fair, Paris, 1935

 

 

A car and a girl, 1942

 

People resting on the beach, France, 1967

 

Actress Rita Hayworth, 1947

 

Marilyn Monroe resting on the set of the movie "The Misfits", 1960

 

 

Family Picnic by the River, Louisiana, July 4, 1940

 

Spectators at the horse races in Worthington, Maryland, 1941

 

On the set of the film "Casablanca" 1939

 

Waiting for the bus, 1943

 

 Father and son, 1946

 

Ava Gardner, 1944

 

Photo taken by photographer Georges Dambier, 1948

 

French soldier in a trench, 1916

 

If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, what century would you go? Of course, it is difficult to immediately answer this question, because in each era there was something exciting and interesting. Today we will be your time machine and will try to cover different eras and centuries, so that you feel like you've been in the past.

 

Beer bottle melted by an atomic bomb, Nagasaki, 1945

 

"Pulp Fiction" at the Cannes Film Festival, France, 1994

 

Kiev, USSR, hot summer 1958

 

18-year-old Brigitte Bardot dancing on the roof, 1952

 

Marilyn Monroe, 1950s

 

Metal stamps with embedded needles used by Nazi soldiers to tattoo Jewish prisoners at Auschwitz, 1941

 

Installation for the Day of Beer in Moscow at the Luzhniki stadium in 1998

 

Sandra Bullock, 1995

 

Ice Skating Dress, 1896

 

At an exhibition of beauty salon owners in New York, Ruth Scott modeled a mask that warms up the face and tones the skin. The onlays on her fingers were brass thimbles that protected the nail polish until it dries, March 1940

 

 

On October 6, 1889, the Ball Moulin Rouge cabaret opened in Paris on Montmartre. In the photo - his main asset

 

Oldest known wine: An ancient Roman 1.5-liter jar of wine found in the tomb of a Roman nobleman, dating back to the 4th century

 

Participants of the contest "Miss Universe" 1951

 

Soviet store, Ukrainian SSR, Zaporozhye, 1970s

 

Exquisite pocket watch, 1645

 

 

In the very first film of 1913, Fantômas looked like this

 

Italian actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Benevento, Italy, 1995 

 

Niagara Falls, 1885

 

Demonstration of the reliability and safety of London double-decker buses, 1933

 

Captain John "Wild Bill" Crump and his coyote Jeep, 1944

 

The past has the same meaning as the future, and not only for an individual person, but for all of humanity. How can we build our lives without looking back at the past? This is not possible for us. Therefore, in order to stir up memories and tell you something new, we have collected the most interesting historical photos that will prove that there was a lot of fascinating things in the past.

 

Yuri and Tatiana Nikulin, USSR, 1983

 

Fashion guy with a Wispa motorcycle, 1990s

 

First color photograph, 1861

 

Opening ceremony of the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow

 

Johnny Depp, 1969

 

Moscow, USSR, 1990

 

Marilyn Monroe, 1962

 

Marlene Dietrich detained at a train station in Paris for wearing men's trousers, 1933

The law prohibiting women from wearing trousers was in force in France until 2013 (of course, no one followed it in recent decades)

 

Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Harvey Keitel and Quentin Tarantino on the set of Pulp Fiction, 1994

 

Construction of the London Underground, 1898

 

 

A tomb carved from a single giant stone nearly 2,000 years ago in Arabia

 

Single urinal. Paris, 1875

 

First IKEA store, Sweden, 1958

 

Tilda Swinton, 1988

 

Pistol duel used to be an Olympic sport, 1909

  

Jenny Joseph, 28, poses for the Columbia Pictures logo, 1992

 

Winona Ryder, 1990

 

A startled observer at the annual Sydney gay pride parade Mardi Gras, 1994

 

The last queen of Mongolia, Navaanluvsangiin Genenpil, who was shot in 1938 during the Stalinist repression by the decision of the Communist Party

 

Vladimir Putin during the celebration of the Tatar national holiday "Sabantuy" in Kazan, June 24, 2000

We see the world around us every day, but often we simply do not notice its magnificence because of the constant rush and fuss in which we are forced to be. But there are situations that make you stop and say "wow," and these are some of them.

 

"The old estate near my house has been converted to McDonald's, and this fast food restaurant looks like it's from a different dimension."

 

"I came across a bare ice cream cone that they forgot to put in a waffle cone."

 

Have you ever seen round dice? It even sounds wrong

 

This icicle looks like it is floating in the air, but in fact it is held by several strands of web.

 

"One of our chickens just laid a huge egg with another egg inside."

  

Copper chloride dyed paper towel that now looks like a lettuce leaf

 

"I have a non-central pupil since birth"

 

This is what the lower leg of a spurred turtle looks like.

 

"I have grown a carrot that looks like a finger."

 

This coleus decided to give its roots the shape of a vase in which it was

  

"Our cat had its side hair shaved off for neutering, and here's the drawing that was underneath."

 

Redlove apples have not only red skin, but also the flesh of the same color.

 

The power line fell and was so hot it melted the sidewalk and turned the sand underneath into glass

 

And this is the skull of a platypus, which looks very frightening

 

"My peeler turns the peel into pixels that look like a glitch in the matrix."

 

"The ice on the wheels of my car formed in such a way that it looked like a sea urchin."

 

The shadow on the stairs looks like another staircase

 

"I was photographing the street when lightning struck."

 

This is a hammerhead salamander you have hardly met in real life.

 

Egg yolk that survived from the mixer

 

This cat's name is Maya and she is not at all like her relatives. But look how cute she is!

 

And finally, the most ordinary store with a very relaxed and uninteresting view of the ancient Viking well of the 11th century right next to the toilet paper department

Easter - a holiday full of traditions and facts.

 

People from different cultures and countries have different attitudes towards Easter. They also have different interpretations of its original meaning and their own traditions on how to celebrate it. Here are a few facts about Easter that will impress you for sure.

 

Catholics and Orthodox use different calendars when counting: in the first case, the Gregorian, and in the second, the Julian. Therefore, it turns out that Catholics start from the spring equinox on March 21 according to the new style, and Orthodox - from the old date - April 3. Thus, in 2022 Easter will be:

 

• for the Orthodox - April 24;
• for Catholics - April 17.

 

Read the most interesting facts about Easter below.

 

 

Facts about Easter traditions

 

1. The concept of an Easter bunny giving eggs and candy originates in Germany. The first written document of this tradition appeared in the 16th century. By the 1700s, Dutch immigrants brought the idea of ​​rabbits to the United States when they settled in Pennsylvania.

 

2. Traditional Easter clothing includes pastel colors and floral prints. This means the coming of spring. The trend suggests that people are spending around $3.3 billion on Easter clothing.

 

3. The Easter Bunny came to life from the legends.

 

4. In some cultures, rabbits are seen as a symbol of new life. The German legend of the Easter Bunny tells the story of a woman who plants hidden decorated eggs throughout the city during a famine. Finding the eggs, the children saw a big rabbit jumping around.

 

5. The official Easter flower is the white lily.

 

 

6. These "Easter lilies" symbolize grace and purity. Therefore, during Easter, people decorate their houses and churches with these flowers.

 

7. Easter in the United States is celebrated by leaving Easter baskets for children on the morning of the holiday.

 

8. This was one of the manifestations of how Protestants demonstrated their rejection of Catholic Easter traditions. Moreover, in some European countries there are other animals. The cuckoo brings eggs in Switzerland, and the fox in Westphalia.

 

9. Followers of the Greek Orthodox Church paint their Easter eggs red. It signifies the blood of Jesus and his victory over death. In addition, red also symbolizes the renewal of life.

 

10. In some European countries, people burn Easter bonfires. It is believed that this tradition represents fertility.

 

11. Pretzels were also used to celebrate Easter

 

 

12. Its shape evoked associations with Easter due to the similarity of the hands crossed in prayer.

 

13. On Easter morning, children raced to see who would get the rabbit's basket. Unlike regular gifts and wrapped boxes, Easter baskets are open. This design is intended to resemble a bird's nest in which eggs are kept.

 

14. Early egg dyes were made from natural materials. Some items used are flower petals, juices, onion skins, and tree bark.

 

15. Among the holiday eggs, there is one called "Real Easter Egg". This particular piece explains the Christian meaning of the holiday. Back in 2012, 90,000 real Easter eggs were sold to churches.

 

16. In Europe, it is called the Easter Bunny. From that point on, the rabbit jumped to fame in the US in the 1800s. In addition to Easter egg hunting, other Easter customs include the making of Easter baskets and the wearing of Easter bonnets.

 

 

17. The inhabitants of Scotland and North East England rolled dyed eggs over steep hills.

Some Americans also do this by pushing eggs with spoons.

 

18. The coloring of chickens for the Easter season has been the subject of controversy among celebrants.

 

19. Several hatcheries have already ceased participation. However, others argue that it is not harmful to their health as the dye sheds along with their down as they begin to grow feathers.

 

Facts in numbers about Easter

 

 

20. On average, children in the UK receive 8.8 Easter eggs a year. This number is equivalent to twice the recommended calorie intake for them for an entire week.

 

21. In some cases, candy sales are higher the week before Easter than the week before Halloween.

 

22. The first recorded use of decorated Easter eggs was in the 13th century. The resurrection of Jesus from the tomb is associated with the appearance of a new one from an eggshell. Eventually, it became the official symbol of the Resurrection.

 

23. The tradition of rabbits for Easter originated in the Protestant communities of Europe.

Although it began in the 17th century, it only became common in the 19th century. They believe that the Easter Bunny lays, decorates and hides Easter eggs.

 

24. "Easter Bonnet" originated from the ballad "Easter Parade". Composer Irving Berlin launched American pop culture in 1933. This song is still one of the most popular Easter tunes.

 

25. In 2011, Italy made the world's tallest chocolate Easter egg. It was 10.39 meters tall and weighed 7200 kilograms. In other words, the tall Easter egg is taller than a giraffe and heavier than an elephant.

 

 

26. Brazil set another Easter Bunny record in February 2017. Located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, the Equipe da Casa do Chocolate at Shopping Uberaba has created a giant cocoa bunny. Nine professional chocolatiers built the rabbit for eight consecutive days until they set a Guinness World Record.

 

27. In 2007, the largest Easter egg hunt took place in Florida. 9,753 children and 501,000 eggs took part in the hunt.

 

28. Contrary to what many people think, hollow chocolate bunnies are better. Since hard chocolate will be as hard as a brick, it can seriously damage your teeth. While the hollow pieces are of great value due to the chocolate trail they have.

 

29. A 2007 Faberge Easter egg was sold for around £9 million.

 

30. Marmalade was first introduced in the 1930s as an Easter treat. Today, consumption among Americans during the holiday reaches 16 million. This amount is enough for marmalade to circle the globe three times.

 

31. The US produces hundreds of millions of Easter candies every year. This production includes 90 million chocolate bunnies, 700 million eyes and 91.4 billion chocolate eggs.

 

Facts from Easter history

 

 

32. Easter is the oldest of the Christian holidays.

 

33. Eastern and Western Christians celebrated Easter at different times.

 

34. Eastern Christianity bases its Easter dates on the Julian calendar.

 

35. According to the Christian calendar, Easter comes after the forty days of Lent.

 

36. Sundays are not included in the calculation. Traditions include fasting and penance.

 

37. The Holy Week before Easter Sunday is dedicated to names and memorials.

 

38. One of them is Maundy Thursday, dedicated to the Last Supper, which Jesus arranged with his disciples. The other is Good Friday in recognition of His crucifixion. Holy Saturday is a transitional day for the Crucifixion and Resurrection.

 

39. Western Christianity celebrates Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

 

 

40. It includes both Catholics and Protestants. Due to complex calculations, Easter Sunday could have been anytime between March 22 and April 25.

 

41. In Polish folklore, the Virgin Mary offered eggs to Christ's guards on the cross. When she begged for their mercy, her tears flowed, leaving stains on the eggs.

 

42. In the Middle Ages, Easter involved throwing an egg at a church. The custom began with the priest tossing a hard-boiled egg to a choir boy. Whoever catches it throws it to another, and so on. When the clock strikes 12, whoever holds the egg wins and keeps the egg.

 

43. President Rutherford Hayes initiated an annual tradition of egg rolls at the White House.

 

44. The first families after his reign have retained Easter customs to this day.

 

45. The former press secretary for President Donald Trump was a former Easter Bunny.

Sean Spicer dressed up as an Easter Bunny during the George W. Bush administration. The character has always been a part of the White House Easter Egg Roll since day one. Proud of his rabbit days, Spicer even lists it in his biography of the Republican Party.

 

46. About half of the US has banned painting chickens for Easter. Meanwhile, Florida took a different path when it repealed the 45-year-old law.

 

 

47. The tradition of buying new clothes for Easter began in New York City in the mid-1800s. People believed that new clothes for Easter would bring them good luck throughout the year. Until today, more and more people adhere to this custom.

 

48. There are many theories about the name of Good Friday before Easter. Despite the fact that Catholics celebrate the Passion of Christ on this day, they still believe that there is something good in it. They see the suffering and death of Jesus as a stepping stone to His Resurrection and victory over death and sin.

 

49. According to another theory, Good Friday originated from "God's Friday". However, there is no etymological basis for this theory. Linguist Ben Zimmer observed that Good Friday does not translate as "Gottes Freitag" or "God's Friday" in German. Instead, it is "Karfreitag" which means "Mournful Friday".

 

50. The latter theory refers to the ancient meaning of the word "good." Other names for the day include "Holy Friday" in Roman and "Good Friday" in Russian. Moreover, the Oxford English Dictionary can confirm this theory.