In 1988, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole called the recording studio at 3 A.M. Owner Milan Bertosa said, “And in walks the largest human being I had ever seen. Then I did a quick sound check, roll tape, and the first thing he does is Somewhere Over the Rainbow. He played and sang, one take, and it was over.”4yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
In 1964, Ringo Starr snapped a photo of some high school students who skipped class to see the Beatles during their first trip to the US. The group had no idea the photo existed until Ringo published his book of photos. Nearly 50 years later, the group reunited and recreated the photo.4yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
A homeless man in Brazil was rushed to hospital. These 4 street dogs he has been looking after are waiting at the entrance of the hospital for him.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
He had nothing to eat, but when given two lollipops, he offered one of them back to photographer Emil Leonardi.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
Grow your weed in a wheelbarrow, so when the cops come you can run away with it. That’s what grandma always said.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
Throughout history, sailors have mistaken Beluga Wales for mermaids because of their human-like knees.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
He tattooed it because his daughter passed away and it was the last thing she gave him before the accident.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
A proud aboriginal man that traveled 2,000 miles to watch his granddaughter graduate6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
The human heart stripped of all fat and muscle, with just the coronary arteries and cardiac veins exposed.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
49 years later, the couple on the cover of the Woodstock album are still together.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
The last professional photograph that would ever be taken of Marilyn Monroe, Santa Monica Beach, July 13th, 1962 Photo/George Barris5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
At the border of Sweden and Norway lies a snowmobile path over 1,000 miles long.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
A guy I used to work with did this about a year ago, still the best/worst typo I've heard of5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/AdviceAnimals
Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, and Bruce Willis on the set of ‘Pulp Fiction, 19936yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Born into Slavery in 1834, Nancy Green became the world's first living advertisement as Aunt Jemima during the 1890s. Green died in 1923, but her image as the Pancake Queen still lives on today.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
He has been a part of my life for 30 odd years and I had no say in any of this5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/AdviceAnimals
Photographer CJ Kale waited over 5 years for the conditions to get this shot. It was taken after 3 days in the 110 degree water swimming with lava bombs while volcanic glass covered the beach in Hawaii.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
When you meet someone and have already decided that you aren’t going to like them.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
This photo of Mexican weather girl Yanet Garcia looks like something every 70's home owner had framed in their living room.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
“I won’t be a rockstar, I will be a legend.” Freddie Mercury (1946-1991)6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Young boy gets photo taken moments after first plane hit World Trade Centre. Notice the people in the background not yet noticed6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
“I ain’t afraid to love a man. I ain’t afraid to shoot him either.” ~Annie Oakley, 18995yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, and Corey Feldman on the set of ‘Stand By Me, 19865yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Coles and Woolies must be making a fortune from people who always forget to bring their bags when they go shopping5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/melbourne
This wonderful man is withdrawing money so he can buy food for these starving young girls in Thailand.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
Owned by a U.S. soldier, this Nintendo Gameboy was badly damaged during the 1991 Persian Gulf War when the soldier’s barracks came under attack. Despite being severely scorched by fire from bomb blast, the Gameboy still functions perfectly to this day.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
“I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make other people happy, because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless, and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.” Robin Williams (1951-2014)6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
When you order a 'dirty' chai latte from a little asian cafe and they give you a shot of kahlua instead of a shot of coffee. It's gonna be a great day 🙃5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/melbourne
Today The Simpsons becomes the longest running scripted show in primetime television history when it airs its record-breaking 636th episode.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
United States Soldiers pay tribute to the 8 million Horses, Donkeys, and Mules that lost their lives during World War I, 19186yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
In 2002, 19 year old garbage man Mickey Carroll won 13 million dollars on a lottery ticket. He spent it all on gambling, cocaine, and prostitutes. He is currently back at his old job collecting garbage.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
This photograph from the Vietnam War shows an American soldier risking his life to save two Vietnamese children during a gun battle. Circa 19706yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
In 1922, at the University of Toronto, scientists Dr. Banting & Dr. Best went to a hospital ward with children who dying from diabetic keto-acidosis. The scientists injected the children with the new purified extract - insulin. One by one, all of the children awoke from their comas.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
Girl from work took this photo while she was in Havana, Cuba. Looks like the front cover of Vouge!4yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
I've been single for seven years and have had to see multiple therapists due to child-hood sexual abuse. Today I just wanted to be close to a woman who didn't think I was a freak for what happened to me as a kid. It was fate that they had a special on...6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/AdviceAnimals
Camberwell station. Bus replacements, driver kicks us all out due to the air con not working. Now waiting 30mins for the next bus. Metro you fucking suck6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/melbourne
Chicago local #1 Iron Workers remake the iconic “Lunch atop a skyscraper” photo that was originally captured in 19326yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
I must have snored a lot last night, my uvula has swollen enough to sit on my tongue10yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/WTF
In 1991, around 1.6 million people gathered for Metallica’s “Monsters of Rock” concert in Moscow.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Found this relic in a cafe in the city this morning. Man I feel old knowing what it is but also how to use it.4yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/melbourne
Photographed in 1948 and again in 2003, two best friends from North Dakota that have shared the same passion for over 50 years. Amazing!5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
The last known photo of the infamous one-armed animal tamer “Captain Jack” Bonavita, c. 18705yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
110 year old condoms made from fish bladders. It is estimated that you could use each one up to 10 times.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
On June 12th, 1970, Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis did something that should be completely impossible. He threw a no-hitter in a professional game of baseball while high as a kite on LSD.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
Doctors bowing to an 11 year old boy that had recently died from a brain aneurysm. They are bowing because by donating his organs to medical science, this young man saved the lives of 4 other children.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
For anyone else who has Forest Hill Chase as their local, here are the shops that'll be up on the third floor soon. Sushi train!!!!!5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/melbourne
A police officer issuing a woman a ticket for wearing a bikini on a beach, which was illegal at that time in Italy, 1950s.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
A rare photograph of President Abraham Lincoln during his brief stint as a paranormal investigator, c. 18636yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
You may be cool, but you will never be Freddie Mercury riding Darth Vader cool.6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
Going through all my old clothes to take to charity. This is a size small and I'm currently a size large, I just get rid of it though it's just too awesome5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/FLCL
A child poses with the first Mickey and Minnie Mouse costumes in 1939. Walt Disney was very unhappy with the original costumes, and said it looked like some kind of ransom demand6yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/pics
Some scumbag is dumping their rubbish into the Sandown Park water catchment. If anyone finds out who they are please break their jaw, or report them.5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/melbourne
A young Robin Williams clowning around outside The Comedy Store in Hollywood, California, 19786yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/OldSchoolCool
It's boxing day here in Australia, remember to check open times for idiotic stores5yr ⋅ Gar1986 ⋅ r/AdviceAnimals
