Jewish people around the world are celebrating Rosh Hashanah today, which literally translates as "head of the year." It may be Sept 10, but it"s also the first day of the first month on the Jewish calendar, which is based on the lunar month as opposed to the solar month. So, why are we looking at honeycombs--real ones, not the cereal? To note the Rosh Hashanah custom of eating apples dipped in honey for a sweet new year. Happy 5779!
Party like it’s 5779
Today in History
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Tufa formations in Mono Lake, California
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A peek at an explosive peak
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Reflections on the mighty Amazon
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Ostuni, Apulia, Italy
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Balloon Ascension Day
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An island hopper s paradise
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Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah
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Southern right whales sail home to South Africa
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Wheels up in Beijing
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Old Town in Prague, Czech Republic
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Midnight sun
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Cherry blossoms at the National Mall, Washington, DC
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Welcome to ‘Hollywood North’
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Oh, the places you’ll go
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Lace up your hiking boots for Mountain Day
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Superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
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Celebrating a young girl s age-old discovery
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Here s looking at you
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Endangered Species Day
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World Art Day
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Unearthing a queen s lost tale
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International Archaeology Day
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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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Silver-studded blue butterflies
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Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Whangārei Falls in New Zealand
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World Rivers Day
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Glenfinnan Viaduct
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Ölüdeniz, Turkey