Time Travelers in Art: Steak Bakes and iPhones

0:00This is your entertainment update for March 19th. People love spotting what they think are signs of time travelers in old paintings and photos. A recent viral post claims King Henry VIII's portrait from the 16th century shows him wearing shoes that look just like a steak-baked pastry. From the British bakery chain Griggs, the idea that the King popped forward in time for some baked goods has spokes on mine cracking up. The post by a guy named Luke from Manchester got almost 3,000 likes on X. He shared the portrait and joked about the shoe shape matching the popular snack. Even Griggs jumped in, replying that they were losing their heads over it, playing on the King's famous executions. All mine reactions poured in with more humor. Some said the shoes were cheese and onion flavored, or that Henry invented pastry hats too. Others noted Chi about a bread means slipper and Italian, tying into the fun. It's all light-hearted fun, not serious history. Similar claims pop up elsewhere, like a 1882 painting of poet Robert Burns and his love, where they're holding what looks like and early.

1:08iPhone turns out it was probably a black leather Bible, part of a Scottish engagement custom. A 1937 artwork also shows a man with a phone like gadget to his ear. Experts aren't fully dismissing time travel. A physicist told the BBC, we lack the knowledge now, but it might be possible someday. For now, these viral theories make great entertainment on social media. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com