These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

An Iceberg Grotto

Geologist Thomas Griffith Taylor and Meteorologist Charles Wright explored icebergs in 1911 and were photographed at the entrance of this grotto, a natural phenomenon. These two explorers were competing to become the first person to reach the South Pole aboard the Terra Nova Expedition. 

Charlie Chaplin, Age 27

Believe it or not, Charlie Chaplin didn't actually look like his Tramp character with that bowler hat and mustache. He grew up in poverty as the son of a failing actress, so he took to the stage himself to travel from the USA to London. He quickly became a vaudeville legend.

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