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15 Before & After Pics Showing How Much Paris Has Changed

Le Printemps (a department store) on Haussmann Boulevard, 1930 Image credit: Julien Knez 10. Le Moulin Rouge (Moulin Rouge), 1900 Image credit: Julien Knez 11. Le Grand Palais (Great Palace), 1944 Image credit: Julien Knez 12. 

This Man's Miniature Version of Paris Will Blow You Away

There's no doubt in my mind that you'll be amazed by the incredible effort this miniaturist has gone to to reform the famous boulevards and monuments of the City of Light on such a small scale.

10 Neighborhoods in America You Should Avoid at All Costs!

Mowawk Boulevard/N. Cincinnati Avenue Most of Oklahoma is pretty safe from violent crime, but this neighborhood has a ridiculously high 7,886 incidents of violence per 100,000 people. [related_articles] E. St.

This Unique Artist Draws Gorgeous Cities - From MEMORY!

The results are truly mind blowing - take a look: Click on the images to enlarge them The Shard, London Washington Square, New York Broadway and 5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City Vienna, Austria An Imaginary Seaside Metropolis A Parisian Boulevard at Night Spacca Napoli, Naples, Italy Bucharest, Romania

These Jaw-Dropping Vintage Cars Steal the Spotlight

We've gathered 16 incredible photos of these legendary beasts that dominated dragstrips and boulevards. These pictures are a true celebration of American automotive history. Enjoy the ride! Related: "Rare & Expensive" Doesn't Do These Muscle Cars Justice 1. 

No One Would Believe These if They Weren't Photographed!

A rainbow over Rainbow Boulevard Source 5. Cats also like to have fun too! Source 6. A nice car pyramid! Source 7. A colorful rainbow pigeon. Source 8. How did that get there?? Source 9. This must be a very special stick! Source 10. He fell, but survived! Source 11.

See 16 Amazing Pictures Taken On the Island Of Madagascar

A spectacular sunset in the boulevard of baobabs 3. Sunset over the rice fields in Ambositra [related_articles] 4. A ring-tailed lemur sits on a tree 5. A Chameleon clinging to the branch of a tree 6. An amazing mountain view with a green and blooming valley 7.

The Grisly Origins of Madame Tussaud's Wax Empire!

By the early 1770s, Curtius had set up a permanent shop at 20 Boulevard du Temple – the street which had the most theaters in the city – where he plied visitors with wax renderings of the most notorious statesmen and criminals alike.

The 70's Ford Model We All Know and Miss

Do you recall back in the 70's seeing this "land-yacht" driving around a boulevard and thinking to yourself how you envy those lucky folks? We know the answer may not be a unanimous "yes," as this personal luxury car was as controversial at the time as it is today.

The Artist and The Horse: 10 Stunning Works of Art

Rosa Bonheur, The Horse Fair, 1852-53 Bonheur/ Wiki Commons To gather all the ambience and create the sketches for The Horse Fair, Rosa Bonheur would go to Paris horse market on Boulevard de l’Hôpital dressed as a man so that she wouldn't attract unwanted attention.

Feast Your Eyes on Some Wonderful Realist Art

This is her most renowned work and depicts the horse market held at Boulevard de l’Hospital in Paris. Bonheur attended this market dressed as a man for 18 months, and created this masterpiece using the sketches that she made during this period.

Learn About Photography's History Through These Old Photos

Daguerre's aim was to capture the Parisian thoroughfare known as Boulevard du Temple, and its exposure time was around seven minutes long. Due to such a relatively lengthy process, most people who walked along the thoroughfare left no impression on the photo whatsoever.

Milestones in History: the 12 First Photographs Ever Taken

The Oldest Photo with a Human (1838) This is one of the most famous photos by Louis Daguerre depicting a man shining his shoes at Boulevard du Temple in Paris. Famous as it’s the first-ever photo to feature a person.

Historic USA: The Earliest Photo from Every State

Oregon The famous 7-Up Building on NW 37th & Sandy Boulevard in Portland, Oregon, depicted back in 1976. Pennsylvania Kupper's Kitchen on North Main Street in Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania, as it was back in 1977.

Batumi, the Most Charming City On the Black Sea Coast

Batumi Old Town Take a walk through the Batumi Boulevard, to the Theater Square and then to the Piazza Square to get a feel of the city atmosphere. And don’t be afraid to wander around the cute narrow streets and sit at a cafe together with the locals to get the most authentic experience.