A glowing square of squares

A glowing square of squares

Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina, Sicily, Italy (© rudi1976/Alamy)

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Today in History

Today, a nation was born
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Bridging past and present
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Scenic Mount Michener
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May 28, 2025World Otter Day
Add wind, combine with water, and you’ll get...
Fragrant fields as far as the eye can see
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