…and a pair of interesting articles regarding old and, in some cases, famous photographs.

First up, 21 Mind-Blowing True Back Stories of Famous Photographs:

http://www.cracked.com/photoplasty_535_21-mind-blowing-true-backstories-famous-images/

They’re all pretty damn interesting, but be sure to check out the “winner” of the group, the very famous V-J Day “Kiss”, and see the progression of photos leading up to the very famous one of the sailor kissing the nurse at the end of WWII.

What seemed like such a tender, celebratory moment suddenly doesn’t look quite so innocent.  Sexual assault, anyone?

And next up, 8 Ordinary Photos Hiding Mind Blowing Details:

http://www.cracked.com/article_19894_8-ordinary-photos-hiding-mind-blowing-details.html

Was particularly fascinated by image #3, the very first person ever photographed.  Who was this long lost individual?  We’ll never know, but its fascinating to see.