Wild Aces & Perfectly-Timed Pickers
Take the break you need from pandemics and politics with pictures of the past.
Guess the historical figure
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Who am I?
When I sat by a piano, it was highly recommended that you listen. You could even call me a king of jazz. To the younger crowd, I'm unforgettable in every way thanks to my talented daughter.
Photo source: William P. Gottlieb via Library of Congress
B&W colorization of the day
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Digging for gold
Caught in the act! There's no turning back when you are knuckles-deep into your schnoz.
Photo source: Flickr
Then and now
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Tennis in the sky: 1925 to 2005
Tennis at sea level is clearly overrated. Whether on the wings of a plane or on top of the world's tallest building, tennis players seem to have a thing for gravity-defying feats.
Photo source: Flickr
Today's historical figure is Nat King Cole
We're back tomorrow with another serving of memories :-)