Welcome to 2024! Did you stay up late last night to ring in the new year? If so, we wouldn"t blame you for sleeping in like this red fox in Abruzzo, Italy. Whenever you wake up, New Year"s Day is a great opportunity for reflection, planning and a sense of renewal for the year that stretches out before us. January 1 has been a big day since the Julian calendar was widely adopted in 45 BCE, and as its use spread across the world—eventually modified in 1582 by the Gregorian calendar to better calculate for leap years. Whether you"re taking the day to watch a parade, attend a sports game, take a chilly dip or write resolutions, we hope it"s the beginning of a great year to come.
Happy New Year!
Today in History
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Staying in the loop
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Big rocks, big heads
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Beauty by the bay
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Keyholes to the kingdom
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A salty situation
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Theres no denying the power of Denali
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Common raven
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Kick-off in Qatar
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Whos snoozing?
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Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA
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When life imitates art
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Pegadung Rock, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia
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A legendary islet
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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Arches National Park, Utah, USA
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Fujian Tulou, China
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International Polar Bear Day
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Surrounded by a sea of sand
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Przewalskis horses, Hustai National Park, Mongolia
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Charming Turenne
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Secluded sands in Mexico
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Christmas flowers
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A grand view
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Where is this hidden waterfall?
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A day for the worlds Indigenous populations
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This bird is peak beak
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Teeming with trout
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Blood moon
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What’s your favorite colour?