On this most wonderful day—National Relaxation Day—we journey to a rocky, kelp-covered shore in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, where a snoozing Eurasian otter gives an inspiring demonstration of how to properly observe this holiday. Relaxation Day seems to have originated from National Slacker Day, which Britons are celebrating today. There, celebrants are encouraged to ignore the phone and other devices, and simply take it easy. The idea caught on here in the US and, really, who are we to say ‘no’ to a chance to kick back, maybe catch a nap, and just take it easy for one day. Join us, won’t you?
Best. Holiday. Ever.
Today in History
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Château de Villandry, France
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Happy Cousins Day!
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Presidents Day in America’s front yard
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Art in the chapel
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Ruins of St. Dwynwens Church, Ynys Llanddwyn, Wales
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Darwin s Arch
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20 years later
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Tasiilaq, Greenland
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The Vestibule at Diocletian s Palace, Split, Croatia
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’Chess on ice’
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Celebrating Madagascar on its Independence Day
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National Lighthouse Day
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