Photos show what Iran looked like before the 1979 revolution turned the nation into an Islamic republic

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The Shah of Iran and family
The Shah of Iran with his third wife, Empress Farah Diba, and their son Crown Prince Reza.

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Rat catchers, powder monkeys, and resurrectionists: 20 jobs that no longer exist

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chimney sweep job
Chimney sweeps cleaned out the chimney soot that built up over time.

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Step inside the Gilded Age mansion that just sold for $34.5 million after years in bankruptcy

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The drawing room of the House of Cassini mansion in New York City.
The drawing room of the House of Cassini mansion in New York City.

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This Washington, DC, rowhouse was built during George Washington's presidency. Now it's on the market for $1.3 million.

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Exterior of 1317 4th Street SW, a 1790s row home in Washington, D.C.
1317 4th Street SW was built in 1794.

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Vintage photos show American life under Trump's tariff hero, William McKinley

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Lawrence, MA- Picture shows Striking workers walking to attack the mill.
The turn of the century saw a rise in labor movements as industry grew largely unregulated.

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A look back at 20 of the biggest winter storms to hit the US in the last century

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In this aerial view, ice accumulates on utility lines on January 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. The storm has left at least 10 people dead and hundreds of thousands without power.
Over 20 US states were impacted by the Winter Storm Fern in late January.

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The 8 most surprising Winter Olympic sports in history

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Fabrice Becker of France does his routine during the ski ballet competition at the Olympic Games in Albertville, France.
Ski ballet was a one-time sport at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

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JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette died in a plane crash 27 years ago. It fueled rumors of a 'Kennedy curse.'

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John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in black tie attire
John F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, attended the Municipal Art Society Gala in 1998.

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Take a walk through America's first 1950s suburb in 25 vintage photos

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levittown 1950s
A family of four stands in front of their home in Levittown, NY.

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US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

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Donald Trump stands in front of American flags at the WHite House
President Donald Trump faced the second-highest disapproval rating of the past 70 years when he left the White House in 2021.

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