History is so fascinating because it's a chance to look back and find out where we went wrong. On the other hand we can try to replicate our successes.
Thanks to History Daily, yo-yo - we've collected some of the most intriguing photos from iconic moments throughout our past. Whether that's pop culture, politics, sports, you name it, we've got the pics.
We can always learn something new from looking back through the history books. We hope you enjoy these historical photos.
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Johnny Cash eating a cake on the ground.
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1941, a Reindeer looks on as WWII has commenced.
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1980, Mount St. Helens erupting.
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Overhead view of the vastness of Woodstock '69.
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Author J.R.R. Tolkien enjoying his greenhouse.
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1969 Wrought-iron Beetle, AKA the Wedding Car.
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This train accident in Paris, 1895.
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Detroit in the 1960s was hot. This 'swim-mobile' was meant to help keep kids cool.
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A preserved loaf of bread discovered at Pompeii.
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Paul Stanley with his parents.
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1963, two girls find better things to look at than paintings at the San Francisco Museum of Art.
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1975, skater Jay Adams.
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The day after Elvis Presley died was the day that the most flowers were ever sold in a single day, in U.S. history.
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Jack Nicholson relaxing on set of 'The Shining.'
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The Harley Davidson graveyard in Peru.
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Drew Carey in the Marine Corps reserves.
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The first ever ticket sold to Disneyland.
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1947, Empire State Building.
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An ATARI demo station from 1971.
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Germany, 1930. The first ever Aldi's grocery store opens.