26 Photos Capturing Bizarre Moments In Science Throughout History

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When absorbing it through a textbook, history can be a bit dry. Sometimes a little visual kick makes all the difference, bringing historical elements to life that would otherwise be constrained to text. The photos here commemorate a wide rang of historic moments, from space exploration to the excavation of ancient artifacts with huge significance. Scrolling past each one, you not only learn some fun new facts, you also get the chance to see them in action. 

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  • 1
    255 VOTES

    1948: Boy Watches TV For The First Time

    1948: Boy Watches TV For The First Time
    Photo: Facebook
    255 votes
  • 2
    190 VOTES

    1962: A Pilot Ejects Himself From A Prototype

    1962: A Pilot Ejects Himself From A Prototype
    Photo: Facebook
    190 votes
  • 3
    206 VOTES

    1896: The First X-Ray

    1896: The First X-Ray
    Photo: Facebook
    206 votes
  • 4
    227 VOTES

    1919: A Welder Using Prosthetics

    1919: A Welder Using Prosthetics
    Photo: Facebook
    227 votes
  • 5
    346 VOTES

    1964: Neil Armstrong And David Scott In Their Gemini 8 Capsule

    1964: Neil Armstrong And David Scott In Their Gemini 8 Capsule
    Photo: Facebook
    346 votes
  • 6
    318 VOTES

    1928: Sir Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin

    1928: Sir Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
    Photo: Facebook
    318 votes