Today In History
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Moments and historical situations that occurred throughout the history of mankind.
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- Aug 15, 2025
Videos you've probably never seen before. A thread 🧵 1. Just two friends in 2003 who hadn't yet realized they had made one of the greatest songs of all time
SummaryA curated collection of rare and fascinating historical video clips, including iconic moments from music, royalty, sports, natural disasters, and pop culture spanning from 1990 to 2017.11 tweets1 min read - Jul 31, 2025
These are some of the most heartbreaking moments... A thread 🧵 1. Bruce Willis turned 70 this year, and due to memory loss, he no longer remembers that he was a famous and highly accomplished actor...
SummaryA compilation of heartbreaking moments featuring celebrity deaths and tragedies, including Bruce Willis's memory loss, the final days of Michael Jackson and Johnny Cash, a tragic bus accident in Bolivia, and the devastating true story of four children sold by their mother in 1948.11 tweets1 min read - Jul 30, 2025
These animal moments will make your day. A thread 🧵 1. The disabled 500 pound lion and his unlikely Dachshund friends have been inseparable ever since the lion was a cub
SummaryA collection of heartwarming and amusing animal moments featuring unlikely friendships, intelligent animal behavior, and fascinating wildlife facts, including a disabled lion befriending dachshunds, a clever rabbit outsmarting a dog, massive Andean condors, a fish-stealing cat, and other delightful animal antics.11 tweets1 min read - Jul 29, 2025
These are the most iconic moments on TV. A thread 🧵 1. This might just be one of the most brutal TV fails of all time
SummaryA collection of 10 iconic and memorable television moments spanning from 1967 to 2020, featuring celebrities, athletes, and public figures in unexpected or notable situations including Steve Irwin's casual snake bite reaction, Frank Sinatra's Christmas performance, Ron Artest's fight with a fan, and various other unforgettable live TV incidents.11 tweets1 min read - Jul 21, 2025
These are the most iconic moments in music history. A thread 🧵 1. How Psy, the artist behind 'Gangnam Style', starts off his concerts
SummaryA thread showcasing 10 iconic moments in music history, featuring performances and collaborations from artists like Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Tupac, Madonna, Rihanna, and Ed Sheeran, spanning from the 1960s to the 2010s.11 tweets1 min read - Jul 12, 2025
Musicians playing their greatest hits before becoming world famous. A thread 🧵 1. MGMT plays "Kids" to a crowd of 25 people on their college campus
SummaryA thread showcasing iconic musicians performing their future hit songs in tiny venues before they became famous, including MGMT's 'Kids' to 25 people, The Killers' first 'Mr. Brightside', Nirvana announcing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' to an unresponsive crowd, and many others like Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, and Maggie Rogers performing in small clubs and informal settings.11 tweets1 min read - Jul 9, 2025
Videos that will make your day. A thread 🧵 1. The worst marriage proposal in history 😂
SummaryA compilation of 10 funny videos featuring humorous moments from celebrity interviews, sports figures, and viral internet clips including a botched marriage proposal, Jim Carrey being characteristically animated, and various comedy skits.11 tweets1 min read - Jun 23, 2025
Videos you've probably never seen before. A thread 🧵 1. This is what post-trauma looked like after World War I (1914-1918)
SummaryA curated collection of rare historical and behind-the-scenes videos, ranging from WWI trauma footage and German POW returns to first contact with indigenous tribes, space photography, film production techniques, and interviews with notable figures like Steve Jobs and John Lennon.11 tweets1 min read - Jun 16, 2025
These treasures were found many centuries later. I open thread 🧵 1. Buried treasure of nearly 200 Roman coins found in Italy
SummaryA thread showcasing remarkable archaeological and treasure discoveries from around the world, including Roman coins in Italy, Ottoman gold, shipwrecks with millions in treasure, ancient daggers in Germany, and buried hoards found by everyday people in their backyards.11 tweets1 min read - Jan 7, 2025
The fear of big is real, and these pictures will prove it. Photos and videos that will awaken your megalophobia: I open thread 🧵 1. Swedish warship Vasa
SummaryA visual thread showcasing massive objects and structures designed to trigger megalophobia (fear of large things), featuring examples like the Airbus A380, giant sequoia trees, pyramids, blue whale hearts, and enormous natural formations from around the world.26 tweets3 min read - Nov 15, 2024
The ocean is fascinating and mysterious but also SCARY. These images will leave you speechless. I open thread 🧵 1. Large octopus entering a hole on the beach.
SummaryA visual thread showcasing the fascinating and terrifying aspects of the ocean, featuring remarkable footage of marine life including massive sharks, whales, octopuses, manta rays, and dramatic oceanic phenomena. The collection highlights both the beauty and danger of the sea through stunning imagery of sea creatures and extreme water conditions.19 tweets2 min read