What the heck is a distaff?

What the heck is a distaff?

Wool and mohair yarn (© Jurate Buiviene/Alamy)

palette

Today in History

Jan. 7, 2024Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Australia
Jan. 7, 2025Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand
Jan. 7, 2026Old Rock Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Dec. 15, 2024Lake Misurina, Dolomites, Italy
May 26, 2024Methow Valley, North Cascades, Washington
Jul. 10, 2025Independence Day of the Bahamas
Locals know this place simply as ‘the Met’
Jul 13, 2026International Rock Day
Behold the architectural marvel
Feb. 8, 2024Mount Hood, Oregon
Stairway to where?
Hovering over harmonious horticulture
Dec. 3, 2024Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Whats blooming so brightly?
May 27, 2025Mona Vale rockpool, Sydney, Australia
Aug. 20, 2023International Lighthouse Weekend
King of the ocean
Like a waterfall, free and wild
Piecing together a better tomorrow
Jun. 11, 2025Greater flamingos, Lüderitz, Namibia
A ghost on the mountain
Aug. 12, 2025World Elephant Day
The envy of postcards and snow globes
Feb. 6, 20262026 Winter Olympics
Oct. 7, 2023Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Apr. 15, 2024World Art Day
Feb. 12, 2024Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
Mar. 8, 2026Daylight Saving Time
Mar. 23, 2026World Meteorological Day
Napping near the North Pole
Feb. 1, 2024Polar bear, Churchill, Manitoba
Rocks rock!
Wind-powered ice racing