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Have You Seen the Spiderman of Paris Saving a Baby's Life?

Watch the amazing rescue in full here: Source Watch the Spiderman of Paris' Heroic Rescue baby, hero, brave, rescue, baba recommends, Paris, Spiderman, everyday hero, Mamoudou Gassama, immigrant Watch the video and read all about the young Malian immigrant who saved a boy's life by scaling a block of

Vintage Pics Show a Fascinating Period in American History

Ellis Island served as the largest immigration station in the United States from 1892 to 1924. During this period, an estimated 12 million people from all over the world passed through the station, which was nicknamed the "Island of Hope."

These Photos Reveal the Clothes of 100 Years Past...

It’s no secret that the USA is a country built on immigration, however, I never imagined the diversity of the melting pot of people that were coming through the Ellis Island immigration station in New York during the early part of the 20th Century!

Learn Some Cool New Facts With These Informative Maps

Which country has the largest immigrant population? Related: 4 Maps Showing the Effects of European Immigration 5. How big and dense would a city have to be to house the entire human population? 6. Turkey is surrounded by different writing systems [related_articles] 7.

The Media Can Be Quite Naughty With Its Coverage Sometimes

The kid in this infamous photo was participating in a pro-immigration demonstration. He wasn't a detained illegal immigrant. 10. The camera was used to create the illusion of more people. 11. Not quite as many people there as was made out... 12.

Life Has Changed a Lot Since These Photos Were Taken

Source C. 1880 - 1920: Immigrants from Austria-Hungary stand outside immigration sheds in Quebec, Canada. Source 1927: Jeanne Devereux becomes the first licensed female hair stylist in New York City. Source 1927: A railroad exhibit near Baltimore. Source 1932: Charles C.

Who Said History Has To Be Black and White?

Library of Congress/ Dynamichrome Chinese immigrants walking through the so-called 'street of gamblers' in San Francisco, photographed by Arnold Genthe in 1896. The Street of Gamblers.

9 Small American Towns that Are Prettier than a Postcard

Fredericksburg, Texas Source: Chris Litherland Also known as Fritztown, this small town of 10,000 at the very heart of Texas was established by German immigrants, a fact that is very much apparent to this day in the European architecture and Bavarian-style biergartens, where you can enjoy a cool lager

See Rare Photos of 10 Iconic US Monuments Being Built

Many of these people were also immigrants drawn from all corners of the globe. Have a look at these rare pictures that show laborers building these 10 amazing monuments - I promise they will fill you with great pride: 1.

I Love This Joke: How Media Works

MARINE ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH”. Scroll below for more funny jokes! Well at Least I Tried... funny, hilarious, joke, lion, marine, little girl, zoo, reporter A Harley-riding US marine is riding past the zoo in Washington D.C., when he sees a little girl in trouble.

14 Senior Graduates Prove It’s Never Too Late To Learn

This 55-year-old law school graduate immigrated as an exile from Venezuela only 13 years ago 12. Say hello to the oldest graduate of East Tennessee State University. She graduated from university at the age of 87 13. 67 is the perfect age to take a college graduation selfie! 14.

Artist Draws Incredible Chalk Portraits On the Pavement

He later immigrated to the US and earned a degree in illustration from San Jose University. In 2001, Nguyen was encouraged to try a small street painting in San Francisco by his friend, the mural artist Sara Mordecai. That’s when Nguyen fell in love with the trade.

A Superhero Grandma To the Rescue - Uplifting!

A survivor of Nazism and Communism, after the war Frederika immigrated from Hungary to France, where she raised her family, after being forced out by the then Communist regime.

These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!

Free museum entry for new citizens When immigrants become naturalized in Canada, they also receive a one-year free pass to thousands of cultural centers and museums across Canada. This encourages immigrants to get to know the local heritage, culture, and national parks.