Hand belonging to an X-ray technician at the Royal London Hospital, which shows the damage from radiation exposure, 1900.
Every morning, they would calibrate the machines by taking an X-ray of their hands. So you might be wondering, why not just use something else to test the X-ray? Like a piece of meat or a chicken leg? Well back in 1900, people didn't know the dangers of radiation exposure so they thought it would be harmless to use their hands. During this time, people could even purchase and build their own X-ray at home for entertainment purposes. Those who did, however, often went on to develop cancer or suffer from amputations.
The X-ray had been discovered just a few years before in 1895 by a man name Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German mechanical engineer and physicist. He named it X-ray because he actually didn't have a name for his invention and decided to use the mathematical designation "x" for something unknown. In some European countries, X-rays are actually called Röntgen rays.
Röntgen did not seek patents for his discoveries because he wanted society to benefit from the practical applications of X-rays. In 1901, Röntgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics.
Buster Keaton showcasing his real stunts. Born in 1895, Keaton became one of the most influential actors and directors during the silent film era, known for his stone-faced expression and remarkable physical comedy. His historic stunts have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
One of Keaton's most iconic stunts can be seen in the film "Steamboat Bill, Jr." (1928), where he stands in front of a two-story house's façade that collapses, leaving an open window that miraculously fits perfectly around Keaton as he remains unharmed. This stunt exemplifies Keaton's precise timing, meticulous planning, and incredible physical agility.
In the movie "The General" (1926), Keaton orchestrated a breathtaking locomotive chase sequence, which is considered one of the most elaborate and costly stunts of the silent film era. The scene involved a real steam locomotive crashing into a burning bridge. The daring stunt showcased Keaton's innovative approach to filmmaking and cemented his status as a true pioneer of cinema.
Buster Keaton's ability to perform incredible stunts and physical comedy without the use of special effects or stunt doubles set him apart in an era when safety measures were far less advanced than today. His contributions to cinema continue to be celebrated for their creativity, ingenuity, and sheer audacity, making him an enduring and inspirational figure in the world of film and entertainment.
Man Fights Kangaroo That was Trying to Drown his Dog:
This guy filmed himself in an Australian river trying to get a 7-foot Kangaroo to get off of his dog, which was having trouble breathing.
As the guy heads into the water you can hear him say " “I’m going to punch you f*****g head in. Let my dog go”.
I'm happy to report that the man, the dog and the kangaroo made it through this event fairly unharmed.
This video was uploaded by the Mildura Martial Arts school in Victoria.
In two weeks I took my Instagram from dead to gaining hundreds of followers per day 📸
In the coming months I will scale to 100k+ followers and document the whole process for you guys
The way that I've done this is quite simple and I believe anyone can do it. It goes like this 👇
1⃣ Scroll Instagram Reels in your favorite niche (for me, this was entrepreneurial & money content)
2⃣ Find 20-30 different reels that did went viral and write down the "script" they use in the video (I did this with a reel I saw of a podcast bro explaining the difference between "rich vs. wealthy" and it got me 25k views after I did step 3 👇)
3⃣ Tweak the script they say in the video to match your OWN experiences and make it authentic BUT keep the format the same
4⃣ Film for ONE hour each week and knock out 20-30 reel scripts you found on the internet and tweaked to become your own
5⃣ Edit and post 2 of these per day (I have a full time media team but for just 2 reels you could easily do this on your own OR simply hire an editor on UpWork for less than $20 per edit)
6⃣ Repeat every week.
I literally started this two weeks ago and it worked immediately.
This is a hack. It will not last forever.
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