How will you celebrate International Literacy Day today? We’re highlighting this important observance with a photo of the Long Room of the Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland. Originally the Long Room was just one story tall, but in 1860, a second level was added to accommodate the growing collection. Literacy is considered one of the key pillars of success in the modern world. Programs to help those who want to learn how to read, or become better readers, are available in many cities—if there’s one near you, have you thought about volunteering there?
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Today in History
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Ambassadors of the airwaves
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Provence blooms with lavender at Sénanque Abbey
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Great Backyard Bird Count
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A whale of a hug
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Commemorating the life of a famous railroad conductor
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Ancient art in the Amazon
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Instant romance
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Does it swim in slow motion too?
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Pumpkin patch
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Venture into a prehistoric gallery of art
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There once was a lighthouse from...
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National Park Week: Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Venice by night
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Iceland awaits the Yule Lads
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Coming home to roost
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Paradise, found
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Mountain hare hopping into Lunar New Year
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Don’t look down
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Brotherly cubs
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American Eagle Day
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Lighting it up for Vivid Sydney
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The Door County Coastal Byway in Wisconsin
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An ice cap-puccino
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A cliff-hanging complex of temples
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Enter the magical world of Livraria Lello
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Chilling out in the Arctic
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World Laughter Day
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New York City skyline
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National Mushroom Month
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A day to celebrate teachers