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An iconic 1986 ad from The Guardian.

In 1986, The Guardian, a mainstream left-wing newspaper in the UK, created a campaign to show the importance of having as many perspectives on world events as possible. The ad focuses on what appears to be a skinhead wrestling the briefcase out of an older man’s hands.

The ad was recently resurfaced on X by Massimo, a popular account that curates videos on science, art and technology. The video received over 150,000 views in a single day.

“An event, seen from one point of view, gives one impression,” the narrator says, as we see a skinhead running towards a man in what appears to be an attempt to steal his briefcase. “Seen from another point of view, it gives quite a different impression,” the narrator says as the angle shifts to show that the skinhead’s motivation is much different than most initially assumed.

When we see the incident from both angles, the skinhead saves the older gentleman from being hit by a load of bricks falling off a broken scaffolding above his head. “It’s only when you see the full picture that you can really understand what’s going on,” says the voiceover.

The ad is one of the most influential in UK history because it’s a dramatic reminder for people to reevaluate their prejudices, remain open-minded and see things from other people’s points of view.

Speaking of perception, it’s worth noting that there is a difference between UK and American skinhead cultures. In the UK, skinheads are a working-class subculture that is not traditionally racist. However, there are racist factions, as opposed to the US, where the subculture is synonymous with white racism.

No reward comes without risk - or in the case of Vilnius - risqué. The capitol city of Lithuania has a population of 570,000 and regularly makes lists as an underrated and inexpensive European destination. Lonely Planet called it a "hidden gem" of Europe. In 2016, it was rated the third cheapest destination for a bachelor party in Europe by FairFX. And you've probably never heard of it. In August of 2018, the city started running racy ads to increase tourism, calling it the "G-spot of Europe." The ad features a woman grabbing a map of Europe, clutching the spot where Vilnius is located. "Nobody knows where it is, but when you find it – it's amazing," reads the caption.

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Fashion brand Chromat is bringing all the best poolside looks with its latest swimwear campaign.

Chromat is known for its inclusivity, and these ads are no different. The "Pool Rules" campaign includes models with disabilities sporting the brand's bold bathing suits.

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Mama Cax, a disability and body positivity advocate, is one of the featured models in the campaign.

Cax, who has a prosthetic leg, told Chromat she modeled in the campaign because she's "looking out for the babes with scars, for the babes with disabilities who often feel uncomfortable in these spaces."

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Cancer survivor and sexuality educator Ericka Hart also modeled for the campaign.

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The campaign, called "Pool Rules," comes with a set of 10 rules, such as "scars and stretch marks are welcome" and "all abilities accepted."

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You can check out the rest of Chromat's "Pool Rules" campaign here.

This story originally appeared on The Mighty and is reprinted here with permission.

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Remember this ad?

[rebelmouse-image 19346967 dam="1" original_size="640x480" caption="Image via Graham C99/Flickr." expand=1]Image via Graham C99/Flickr.

Unfortunately, lots of people do.

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