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Lilli East German/Polish tme (cis)

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Prague at night during socialist times

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The last May Day demonstration in the GDR. May 1, 1990, square in front of the Palace of the Republic, Berlin. A man with a child and a flag written with 'PDS' (Partei des demokratischen Sozialismus/Party for democratic socialism) on it.

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"Long live, the creation by the people's will. The united, mighty Soviet Union!" - Soviet Ukrainian poster (1972)

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Owls' eyes reflect red in the dark due to a laver called the tapetumlucidum, which enhances their night vision by reflecting light back through the retina. The red color comes from blood vessels in the retina reflecting certain wavelengths of light

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The "Doll island" in Xochimilco, Mexico, is covered in decaying, headless dolls hanging from trees. The legend says a man, Julian Santana Barrera, collected them after finding a drowned girl's body, believing the dolls were haunted by her spirit. Over time, more dolls appeared, and many visitors reporte erie phenomena like strange sounds and the feeling of being watched.

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The Hollywood Sign originally read "Hollywoodland" and was built in 1923 as a temporary real estate and with 50-foot-tall letters lit by 4,000 bulbs. Meant to last 18 months it became an icon but fell into disrepair in the 1940s. The "Land" was removed, shaping the sign we know. There are real photos of the original sign and its decay before restoration.

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The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, is a stunning Baha'i House of Worship shaped like blooming lotus flower. lts 27 marble petals form an intricate, futuristic design surrounded by reflecting pools, making it look like it's floating. lluminated at night, the temple is both serene and surreal, drawing millions of visitors annually for its beauty and symbolism of unity.

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Pimburattewa Tank in Sri Lanka, a marvel of ancient engineering, was constructed by King Parakramabahuin the 12th century. This impressive structure was designed for water storage and irrigation, highlighting the sophisticated hydraulic systems developed by ancient Sri Lankan civilizations

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May Day celebrations in Berlin, 1986.Photo by Manfred Uhlenhut.

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Charlotte Mortensen from Denmark and Samba Solimah from Guinea in Artek Pioneer Camp, Crimea, USSR, 1976

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Captured Soviet soldier (left), photographed after falling into the hands of the Mujahideen and reportedly converting to Islam under captivity, Afghanistan, 1980s.

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“ We greet the blind of the world.”

Commemoration of 100th anniversary of death of Louis Braille in Leipzig DDR - 1952

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Berlin 750th anniversary parade. The delegation from the district of Erfurt presented the Robotron PC 1715 computer, GDR, 1987

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Look this beautiful house

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a lot of the fun stuff that people who complain about pretentious people watch sucks at being fun

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Berlin 750th anniversary parade. The delegation from the district of Erfurt presented the Robotron PC 1715 computer, GDR, 1987

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“ We greet the blind of the world.”

Commemoration of 100th anniversary of death of Louis Braille in Leipzig DDR - 1952