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Victorian photographers used iron stands to pose dead people for family portraits.
The practice of post-mortem photography was common in the Victorian era, often being the only photograph families would have of deceased loved ones. Special stands and props were developed to pose the deceased naturally, and photographers would sometimes paint eyes onto the photographs to make them appear alive.
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The first recorded instance of crowd funding was in 1884.
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty was funded through crowdfunding organized by Joseph Pulitzer. He published donor...
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In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park despite being dead.
Hayes suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle while his horse, Sweet Kiss,...
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The first recorded food delivery service was in ancient Rome.
Called 'cena sportula,' this service delivered prepared food in baskets to wealthy Romans' homes. The practice began when...