These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

John and Robert Kennedy

Presidential Candidate John F. Kennedy is shown here speaking to his brother (and campaign manager) Robert F. Kennedy in 1960. They were planning John's moves during the LA Democratic National Convention, which was historically one of the most important DNCs ever. 

Princess Elizabeth in WWII

Before she was England's longest-ruling Monarch, Princess Elizabeth served as an ambulance driver during World War II. When she was 18 years old, she was able to join the forces and trained with the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service. 

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The More You Know

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  • Napoleon’s most upsetting defeat came at Waterloo, when he was attacked by a horde of wild rabbits.
  • George Washington Never Had Wooden Teeth
  • A writer predicted how the Titanic would sink in 1898, 13 years before it was even built.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.