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Golyóálló mellények tesztelése (1923)

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Az 1920-as évek elején egy kisváros melletti mezőn különös esemény zajlott. Két öltönyös férfi állt egymással szemben, az egyik kezében egy régi pisztolyt szorongatott. A háttérben egy magas, acélvázas torony magasodott, jelezve, hogy ez nem egy hétköznapi találkozó volt. Az egyik férfi felemelte a pisztolyt és meghúzta a ravaszt. Egy füstfelhő csapott fel, de a másik férfi sértetlen maradt. Viselték az új találmányt – a golyóálló mellényt, amely képes volt megállítani a kilőtt lövedéket. Ez volt az első nyilvános tesztje ezeknek az innovatív védőfelszereléseknek 1923-ban. A helyszín egy katonai lőtér volt, ahol a hadsereg és a rendőrség próbálta ki az … Golyóálló mellények tesztelése (1923) részletei…

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A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923.

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The 1920s were a time of great change and progress in the United States. One of the most remarkable developments of the time was the autoped, an early motorized scooter. These two-wheeled vehicles were originally designed as a method of transportation for commuters in crowded cities, and in 1923, they made their debut in New York City. On a sunny June day in the Big Apple, a young couple was seen riding together on an autoped. The man had his arm draped around the woman’s shoulders as they zipped around the city streets, enjoying the wind in their hair and … A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923. részletei…

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The tram lines were still under construction at this time, Genoa, Italy in 1923.

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In 1923, Genoa, Italy was in the midst of a major transformation. One of the most visible examples of this was the construction of new tram lines. This was a major infrastructure project that was aimed at modernizing the city and providing better public transportation options for the people of Genoa. The new tram lines were built with a focus on both practicality and aesthetics. The lines were designed to be efficient and reliable, while also adding a touch of beauty to the city. The project was completed in 1925 and the tram lines remain an integral part of Genoa’s … The tram lines were still under construction at this time, Genoa, Italy in 1923. részletei…

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A professional rat catcher showing off his kill. Rat catchers would scour the sewers of Europe and receive money for each rat they killed, 1904.

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In 1904, rat catchers were a common sight in the sewers of Europe. These professional pest exterminators were paid for each rat they killed, with some earning upwards of a few hundred dollars a month. One such rat catcher was a German man by the name of Auguste Boch. He was renowned for his speed and accuracy when it came to catching rats and was often called in by local authorities to help tackle rat infestations. In 1904, Boch was photographed showing off the results of his work – a sack full of dead rats. The image of him holding … A professional rat catcher showing off his kill. Rat catchers would scour the sewers of Europe and receive money for each rat they killed, 1904. részletei…