On the second Saturday in May, the Dutch celebrate an iconic national structure—the windmill—like these historic ones at Zaanse Schans. With hundreds of windmills across the country, many sites use the day to demonstrate how windmills work and host art exhibits. But the concept of using wind power isn’t just a historical anecdote—this renewable energy is experiencing a boom, and by 2050 is predicted to provide one-third of the world"s electricity.
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Mapping courage in the Seventh Ward
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Behold the mighty Aldeyjarfoss
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Happy Father s Day
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Ring-tailed lemur
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Spine-cheeked anemonefish in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
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Bonsai Rock, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
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Into the woods
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Groundhog Day
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An icy extravaganza
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Skyscraper Day
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Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships
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The Grand Départ: Tour de France begins
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International Womens Day
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2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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Bridges to the past
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Giants of the avian world
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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The Great Glen
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Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India
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Big Bend National Park turns 78
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International Museum Day
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National Park Week begins
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A sizzling summit hides in the clouds
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National Mushroom Month
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Celebrating Flag Day
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Sonoma Coast State Park, California
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Who s wearing such cute hats?
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Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah
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American goldfinch
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A century since Tut s tomb was discovered
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