Welcome to Mardi Gras, the festivity celebrated before the start of Lent in Roman Catholic countries around the world and in many parts of the US. Mardi Gras is especially big here in New Orleans, where celebrations date back to sometime in the mid-18th century.
New Orleans for Mardi Gras
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Does this shark have an Irish accent?
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The Cutty Sark turns 150
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Atolls in the Maldives
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Longer days mean warmer sand
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Patriot Day
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Oh, happy day!
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Happy World Photography Day!
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Silver-studded blue butterflies
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Desert rose of Qatar
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