Going Out: Expectation Vs. Reality

This night is gonna rule.

Benny Johnson 3 weeks ago 340 responses

17 Dizzying And Beautiful Photos Of The World Trade Center Reaching 1,776 Feet

A symbolic and historic milestone was achieved in New York as One World Trade Center reached its final, record-setting height.

Gavon Laessig a month ago 68 responses

The View From The 100th Floor Of One World Trade Center

Whoa.

Jessica Testa 2 months ago 115 responses

17 Uplifting Pictures Of World Trade Center Graffiti

Workers rebuilding the World Trade Center leave behind messages of remembrance, defiance, and hope.

Ellie Hall 4 months ago 50 responses

56 Powerful, Moving Photos From The 9/11 Memorial

Family and friends of those who died in the terror attacks of September 11th gathered today at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, paying tribute and shedding tears at the World Trade Center.

Gavon Laessig 9 months ago 140 responses

Unbelievable Picture Of People Watching The South Tower Collapse

This picture was taken at 9:58am as the tower went down. Patrick Witty, the photographer, is still trying to find the names of the people in the photo.

Samir Mezrahi 9 months ago 105 responses

The Five Worst 9/11 Exploitation Ads

Ranked, as you descend down the page, from bad to worst.

copyranter 9 months ago 243 responses

Obama Adds His Signature To World Trade Center Beam

The president added: “We remember,” “We rebuild” and “We come back stronger!” (via laughterkey.tumblr.com)

Dorsey Shaw 10 months ago 7 responses

Once You See It: The Freedom Tower And Gehry Building

A passerby captured a striking photograph of the Freedom Tower appearing next to the Frank Gehry’s Beekman Tower in New York City. The two buildings bear a striking resemblance to the Twin Towers that used to rise above Manhattan.

Stacy Lambe 10 months ago 58 responses

Obama Signs One Of The Final One World Trade Center Beams

“We remember. We rebuild. We come back stronger!” On a visit to examine One World Trade Center Thursday, Obama signed one of the final steel beams that will be installed on the 1,776-foot skyscraper.

Zeke Miller a year ago 81 responses

Canadian $20 Bill Has Naked Ladies Atop The Twin Towers

At least that’s what focus groups saw. It’s in fact the Vimy Memorial in France, dedicated to Canadian soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Certain participants in focus groups said the new bill contained imagery too reminiscent of the World Trade Center and was too pornographic.

Gavon Laessig a year ago 10 responses

Incredible Views From The New World Trade Center

These pictures were recently uploaded to the WTC Progress Twitter account. They’re like paintings. Wow.

Matt Stopera a year ago 139 responses

The Best Joke That Was Cut From The Charlie Sheen Roast

Or at least the most offensive. Comedian and writer for the roast Jesse Joyce tweeted some of the cut jokes. This one definitely took the cake though. (via huffingtonpost.com) View Image ›

Jack Moore a year ago 55 responses

The Greatest Wall Street Comeback Story From 9/11

On September 11, 2001, financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which occupied the 101-105th floors of One World Trade Center, lost 658 employees - every single employee who was in the tower during the attack. Today, Cantor, which wasn’t expected to survive, is more profitable than it was 10 years ago.

Mike Hayes a year ago 15 responses

Steve Buscemi Was A Volunteer Firefighter On 9/12/01

The day after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Steve Buscemi returned to his job at FDNY Engine 55 as a volunteer to help find missing New Yorkers at Ground Zero. The Brooklyn-born actor, who was a fireman at the Little Italy station back in the 80s, reportedly declined any interviews and photographs during his rescue efforts — but someone nabbed this shot of him anyway. View Image ›

404Terror a year ago 209 responses

Twin Towers: The Movie Supercut

The Twin Towers were part of the American psyche long before the 9/11 attacks a decade ago. This supercut by Dan Meth highlights the towers all-too-short film career. Watch Video ›

Carly Browning a year ago 12 responses

World Trade Center Reborn [Infographic]

The 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 is rapidly approaching. Here’s a detailed look at the buildings that will occupy the new World Trade Center site, which will include the National 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum and 1 WTC, soon to be the tallest building in the United States. Click to enlarge . (via history.com) View Image ›

JD Rucker a year ago 6 responses

God Bless America

This photo, taken near a New York fire station visited by President Obama, is 100% Fuck Yeah. Pay special attention to to the window display in the background. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 43 responses

President Obama Visits Ground Zero

In his first trip to New York following the death of Osama bin Laden, here are photos of President Obama laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence at Ground Zero. Beautiful and heart-wrenching. A small semblance of closure. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 15 responses

President Obama Visits 9/11 First Responders

In his first trip to New York following the death of Osama bin Laden, here are photos of President Obama meeting with the first responders of September 11th. He’s seen here with firefighters at Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9 and with police officers at the First Precinct. And that’s indeed Rudy Giuliani with him. It’s nice to see everyone putting politics aside, at least for a few days. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 28 responses

Top 20 Conspiracy Theories That Have Already Sprung Up Around President Obama’s Birth Certificate

Well, that didn’t take long. All of the purported inconsistencies and mysterious anomalies with President Obama’s long form birth certificate. And this is only within the first few hours of the document’s release. Give the Birthers a few days to come up with some really juicy stuff. Between this and the conspiracy theories about Osama bin Laden’s death, they’re going to be very busy. View List ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 280 responses

Bizarre World Trade Center Ad Circa 1982

A once innocent, now eerie World Trade Center Observation Deck ad from a NYC hotel information guidebook. Brooklynite Max Kaplun found the 1982 guidebook in a thrift shop. View List ›

sly 2 years ago 43 responses

Never-Before-Seen 9/11 Footage

Recently unearthed footage of the World Trade Center in flames on September 11th, 2001, shot from a NYPD helicopter and obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. The narration from the helicopter crew is riveting and heartbreaking. “Our people are down there.” Watch Video ›

Gavon Laessig 2 years ago 67 responses

9/11 in McMembrance Painting

For just $50 you can class up your home or office with this 9/11 commemorative painting straight out of an imaginary alternate reality. I’ll let the seller explain: “In an alternate universe after 9/11 (our nation’s tragedy) McDonald’s builds a giant GOLDEN ARCHES memorial to replace the fallen World Trade Towers. THEN, they go ahead and sell paintings of said memorial. This is that painting, and when you buy it you are living in that alternative universe. Go ahead, quit your job. It’s the end of the world as you know it and you feel like eating a Whopper. Burger King is pretty good!” View Image ›

Rebecca E. 3 years ago 4 responses

Man on Wire

A new documentary chronicles Philippe Petit’s 1974 tightrope walk between the twin towers. The film, which won both the World Cinema Jury and Audience awards at Sundance, explains in detail how Petit managed to pull off the amazing stunt. Explaining why he was moved to perform the dangerous and illegal act, Petit responds, “When I see three oranges, I juggle; when I see two towers, I walk.” Read More ›

Leti 4 years ago respond