Russia"s Lake Baikal is a record-holding wonder: It"s the world"s oldest (25 million years), deepest (over 5,000 feet in some parts), and largest freshwater lake (more than 20 percent of the Earth"s fresh surface water by volume). Baikal lies in the deepest continental rift on Earth, and because the rift is geologically active, the tectonic plates continue to move farther apart.
The Pearl of Siberia
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Surströmming Day
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In orbit for Yuri s Night
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It’s Siblings Day!
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It s fair season
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Celebrating Pie Day is as easy as, well…
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Even nature needs a backup plan…
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International Day of Peace
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A reflection of Europe s past
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Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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A look at Uranus, seventh planet from the sun
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Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington
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International Womens Day
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Visiting Ahch-To on Star Wars Day
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Black History Month
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Hollywood s big night
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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Museum Night in Berlin
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The dancing trees of Sumba Island
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Raise your hand for Teacher Appreciation Day
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World Laughter Day
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Haven t you herd? It s World Elephant Day!
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China s colorful terraced pools
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Bavljenac Island
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Celebrating the International Day of Forests
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A species no longer at risk
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Nubble Island’s only industry
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Find a Rainbow Day
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Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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Oymyakon, Russia
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A Great view from above