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A game of human chess in Leningrad Russia. The game took 5 hours, 1924.

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In 1924, a game of human chess was held in Leningrad, Russia. This unique game was played with two teams of sixteen players each and took an incredible 5 hours to complete. The teams were divided into two sides – the White and the Black. Each side had 8 pawns, 2 knights, 2 bishops, 2 rooks, and 1 king and queen. The game was played in a large open space, with spectators watching from the sidelines. This human chess game was a remarkable sight to behold. It was a test of both strategy and physical strength, as each player had … A game of human chess in Leningrad Russia. The game took 5 hours, 1924. 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…