Historical Photographs with Fascinating Stories Behind Them

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Many historical photos have incredible stories behind them. The images of horses galloping down the racetrack all started when Eadweard Muybridge bet Leland Stanford that racehorses have all four feet off the floor when they gallop.

Making a bet

Muybridge set up a tripod and captured the photos to prove his point. The pictures were so iconic that they went on to be used as a part of the first motion picture. The best bit? Muybridge got to prove his point.

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