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From the Rockies to the Races: Why College Students Are Joining the Celebrity-Packed  Kentucky Derby
From the Rockies to the Races: Why College Students Are Joining the Celebrity-Packed Kentucky Derby
April 24, 2024

The Kentucky Derby, often celebrated as “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” transcends mere horse racing to become a staple of American...

Vintage photos of century-long pet obsession

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If you’ve ever been on the internet, you’ve have most likely seen hundreds, if not thousands, of photos of animals dressed up by their owners. However, vintage photos reveal that the fascination with dressing up pets goes back decades. 

‘These images — some over a hundred years old — are evidence that humans never tire of dressing their pets up in cute and/or weird ways,” according to io9. 

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The list includes dogs driving cars, ironing, cats in stockings and even photos of a dog that accompanied soldiers on the western front during WWI.

To view the full list of pet photos click here.

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