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Published on October 11, 2020
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Lawrence of Arabia

While WWI was taking place, Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence, who was also known as Lawrence of Arabia, held a unique position as a demolition artist working with Arab rebel allies in the Middle East in order to attack bridges and depots belonging to the Ottoman Empire.

Lawrence Of Arabia

Lawrence Of Arabia

World’s Smallest Man, 1956

Henry Bahrens was the smallest man in the world and is photographed here in 1956 along with his cat by his home in Worthing. He was about 30 inches tall, and weight just about 32 pounds. He toured with Bruton Lester’s troupe of little people and enjoyed being in the spotlight.

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World's Smallest Man, 1956

World’s Smallest Man, 1956