‘That’s totally an iPhone, no cap’: 1937 painting sparks wild time travel claims
A 1937 painting titled Mr Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield has reignited time-travel claims over a man holding a rectangular object.
A 1937 painting depicting William Pynchon, founder of Springfield, Massachusetts, has resurfaced on social media, igniting discussions about time travel. The painting, titled "Mr Pynchon and the Settling of Springfield" by Umberto Romano, has drawn attention not for the historical figure but for an object in the picture that resembles a modern-day smartphone.
Social media users have claimed to see a rectangular object that appears to be an iPhone, leading to jokes about the man in the painting accidentally using a time-traveling device. However, many experts believe the object is likely a hand mirror or another everyday item from the early 20th century. The painting has previously gone viral on social media, also sparking a debate about time travel.
Trisha Sengupta, a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times, reports on the various reactions and speculations that have emerged from this seemingly simple painting.
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