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See the first “selfie” taken in history

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The first “selfie” in history taken by Robert Cornelius, a Philadelphia Chemist, in 1839
The first “selfie” in history taken by Robert Cornelius, a Philadelphia Chemist, in 1839

The photo was taken by a Philadelphia Chemist, Robert Cornelius  in the year 1839. According to history, he had to stay motionless for 3 to 15 minutes to take the selfie.

This self-portrait of Robert Cornelius is the first known photographic portrait of a human in world history and the first known selfie.

See the photo above.

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