The "Backrooms" image, which appeared in the early 2010s, was initially an unknown and unsettling photograph of a series of empty rooms. The image sparked urban legend-style storytelling, with people creating their own stories and legends around it. However, for many years, the origin of the image remained a mystery. Recently, the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine revealed that the original image was taken in 2002 by a user at Rohner's Home Furnishings in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, during renovations to the store. The revelation has sparked a range of reactions, from those who see it as a triumph of cooperation and problem-solving, to others who mourn the loss of mystery and wonder. The incident highlights the importance of the Wayback Machine in preserving web history and providing a reliable connection to the past.