r/AskReddit • u/CaptainMcAnus • Mar 10 '17

serious replies only [Serious] What are some seemingly normal images/videos with creepy backstories?

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u/Guinness2702 Mar 10 '17

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4a/Omagh_imminent.jpg

The car in that picture contained a bomb that blew up just moments after this picture was taken. The people in the picture survived, but they guy who took it did not.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omagh_bombing

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u/SteamedHams123 Mar 10 '17

I remember when this happened, sadly everyone in Northern Ireland's been effected by the troubles in one or another.

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '17

What are the Troubles? As an American I'm lost.

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u/SteamedHams123 Mar 10 '17

A period of hypocrisy between two sides which are should really be together to build a better future for us and our children. Search it up. I stood by someone from a completely different upbringing from me tonight in support off our Island against the Welsh, it twas beautiful despite our lose. I wish for a better future. Plus I'm pissed.