Fireworks over Phra Nakhon Khiri

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2023-12-31Phetchaburi, Thailand
Fireworks over Phra Nakhon Khiri
It's the final countdown! Tonight is New Year's Eve, time to see out the old year and welcome the new. But how you celebrate depends which country you're in. If you're not in the US watching the Times Square Ball Drop, you might smash crockery in Denmark, eat 12 gra...[阅读全文]

Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick

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2023-12-30Lake District National Park, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Castlerigg Stone Circle near Keswick
The Tadami Line is one of the most scenic railway lines in Japan. It winds through beautiful landscapes over 84 miles from Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima prefecture, to Uonuma, Niigata prefecture. As travelers cross the Daiichi Tadami River Bridge, pictured in today's i...[阅读全文]

Oud-West neighborhood

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2023-12-29Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oud-West neighborhood
Welcome to Amsterdam! The capital of the Netherlands charms visitors with its historic canals, versatile architecture, and laid-back vibe. The city's history can be traced back to the 12th century when it was a fishing village on the banks of the Amstel River. Institution...[阅读全文]

Humpback whale

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2023-12-28Disko Bay, Greenland
Humpback whale
Today is a special milestone for our furry, scaly, and feathered friends: the Endangered Species Act is turning 50. This landmark legislation, signed into law in 1973, has been helping species on the brink for half a century. Who's that in the spotlight? A humpback whale! ...[阅读全文]

Kirkjufell

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2023-12-27Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland
Kirkjufell
From glaciers and waterfalls to volcanoes and black sand beaches, Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula has 'GoT' it all. Pictured here is the 1,519-foot-high Kirkjufell, a hill often called 'Church Mountain,' as it is said to resemble a steeple. In fact, it is a nunatak, a ...[阅读全文]

Winter sunrise in Dedham

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2023-12-26Colchester, England
Winter sunrise in Dedham
The holiday season isn't quite over! December 26 marks Boxing Day—a popular day to get outside and enjoy a walk after a day of indulgence. Our homepage image shows a wintry sunrise over fields near the village of Dedham, in Colchester, England¬—perfect walking country....[阅读全文]

Caribou running in snow

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2023-12-25Alaska
Caribou running in snow
Dashing through the snow on our homepage today, reindeer, or caribou as they are known here in North America, have been synonymous with Christmas for two centuries. American writer Clement Clarke Moore is credited with popularizing them as Santa's helpers in the poem 'A...[阅读全文]

Town Hall Square

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2023-12-24Tartu, Estonia
Town Hall Square
There's a certain magic in knowing that, around the world, shops are closing, streets are emptying, and friends and families are gathering to celebrate Christmas Eve. We each have our own traditions, from filling stockings to hosting parties and playing festive music. Today'...[阅读全文]

Chinstrap penguins

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2023-12-23South Sandwich Islands, South Atlantic Ocean
Chinstrap penguins
Family time during the holidays isn't always harmonious. Sometimes you might be tempted to channel this chinstrap penguin and give your nearest and dearest an earful. If you need a break from all the seasonal joy, Festivus might be the holiday for you. The idea was populariz...[阅读全文]

Swans swimming on lake

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2023-12-22Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China
Swans swimming on lake
What a lovely city! The Slavic word 'ljub' means 'to love,' and it's right there in the name of Slovenia's capital city, Ljubljana, and the Ljubljanica River that runs through it. This relatively small capital, with a population of just under 300,000, grew up on a trade r...[阅读全文]