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Chromo-lithograph of the cartoons exhibited by the Cincinnati Pork Packers' Association, at the 1873 Vienna World Fair. Incorporated on this day 205 years ago, Cincinnati was also known as "Porkopolis"; this nickname came from the city's large pork interests.

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English : Chromo-lithograph of the cartoons exhibited by the Cincinnati Pork Packers' Association, at the 1873 Vienna World Fair. Incorporated on this day 205 years ago, Cincinnati was also known as "Porkopolis"; this nickname came from the city's large pork interests.

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Colorful houses in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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English : Colorful houses in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Official portrait of Tancredo de Almeida Neves during his time as senator for Minas Gerais (1979-1983). He was born on this day 115 years ago.

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English : Official portrait of Tancredo de Almeida Neves during his time as senator for Minas Gerais (1979-1983). He was born on this day 115 years ago.

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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) with a Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Chobe National Park, Botswana.

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English : Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) with a Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Chobe National Park, Botswana.

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Tower of Collegium Maximum in Wrocław, Poland

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English : Tower of Collegium Maximum in Wrocław, Poland

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Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) with three young in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

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English : Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) with three young in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

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Portrait of French author George Sand by photographer Nadar in 1864. One of the most popular writers in Europe in her lifetime, she stood up for women, criticized marriage and fought against the prejudices of a conservative society.

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English : Portrait of French author George Sand by photographer Nadar in 1864. One of the most popular writers in Europe in her lifetime, she stood up for women, criticized marriage and fought against the prejudices of a conservative society.

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Flower buds in development of an elderberry Sambucus ('serenade'). Focus stack of 13 photos.

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English : Flower buds in development of an elderberry Sambucus ('serenade'). Focus stack of 13 photos.

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Aluminium panelling of the Hradčanská metro station in Prague, Czechia

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English : Aluminium panelling of the Hradčanská metro station in Prague, Czechia

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Sun setting behind a wild mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

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English : Sun setting behind a wild mute swan (Cygnus olor) at Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

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Belvedere on the Pfingstberg in Potsdam, Germany. Colonnades with reflection in the water basin.

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English : Belvedere on the Pfingstberg in Potsdam, Germany. Colonnades with reflection in the water basin.

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Waterdrops on Echeveria sp. succulent, central view, ~3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (1.38 in × 0.98 in). Focus stack of 25 images.

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English : Waterdrops on Echeveria sp. succulent, central view, ~3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (1.38 in × 0.98 in). Focus stack of 25 images.

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Lathmar Holi in Nandgaon, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Today is the celebration of the famous Hindu spring festival.

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English : Lathmar Holi in Nandgaon, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Today is the celebration of the famous Hindu spring festival.

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Detail of the Clock Tower, Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Palmas Gate, Badajoz, Spain

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Grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca), Hacienda El Bosque, Manizales, Caldas, Colombia

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English : Grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca), Hacienda El Bosque, Manizales, Caldas, Colombia

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New leaf from one Sorbus opens up. Focus stack of 14 photos.

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Train of the roller coaster Monster at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, as it passes through a 270° turn.

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English : Train of the roller coaster Monster at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, as it passes through a 270° turn.

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Flowering trees at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (France). Today is the March equinox, which marks the beginning of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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English : Flowering trees at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower in Paris (France). Today is the March equinox, which marks the beginning of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Sweets in Jamin store in Apeldoorn. Today is International Colour Day.

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English : Sweets in Jamin store in Apeldoorn. Today is International Colour Day.

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Three Old Ladies by Jēkabs Kazaks, 1916

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Singer "Shakey Sue" at a concert by the band "The Hellfreaks" in Erfurt.

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English : Singer "Shakey Sue" at a concert by the band "The Hellfreaks" in Erfurt.

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Portrait of French novelist Jules Verne taken in 1884 by Étienne Carjat. Known for his adventure novels taking into account the technological progress of his time, he's the second most-translated author in the world. He died on this day 120 years ago.

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English : Portrait of French novelist Jules Verne taken in 1884 by Étienne Carjat. Known for his adventure novels taking into account the technological progress of his time, he's the second most-translated author in the world. He died on this day 120 years ago.

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Annunciation (c. 1472–1475), is thought to be Leonardo da Vinci's earliest complete work. Today is the Feast of the Annunciation

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English : Annunciation (c. 1472–1475), is thought to be Leonardo da Vinci's earliest complete work. Today is the Feast of the Annunciation

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NGC 281 is a bright emission nebula in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia, at a distance of 9200 ly from the Solar System. The partial superimposition of a dark nebula make it resemble to Pac-Man.

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English : NGC 281 is a bright emission nebula in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia, at a distance of 9200 ly from the Solar System. The partial superimposition of a dark nebula make it resemble to Pac-Man.

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A decorative golf-themed nest box on a wooden fence on West Sacramento Avenue in Chico, California. The pun “Birdies Welcome” refers to the sport of golf, where a score on a hole is colloquially referred to as a Birdie if the player needs one stroke less than specified.

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English : A decorative golf-themed nest box on a wooden fence on West Sacramento Avenue in Chico, California. The pun “Birdies Welcome” refers to the sport of golf, where a score on a hole is colloquially referred to as a Birdie if the player needs one stroke less than specified.

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Mercedes-Benz W115, a series of executive sedans introduced in 1968 by Mercedes-Benz to replace the earlier W110 series.

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English : Mercedes-Benz W115, a series of executive sedans introduced in 1968 by Mercedes-Benz to replace the earlier W110 series.

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Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory built in the 1730s in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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English : Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory built in the 1730s in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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"Lantingji Xu" scroll(Shenlong Version). Today’s lunar calendar day is the third day of March(Chinese: 三月初三), is the Shangsi Festival, a traditional festival in ancient China. Legend has it that on the Shangsi Festival in 353, Wang Xizhi held an Orchid Pavilion Gathering and wrote the "Lantingji Xu ". The original is lost. This Tang Dynasty copy by Feng Chengsu (馮承素) is considered the best of all the extant copies.

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English : "Lantingji Xu" scroll(Shenlong Version). Today’s lunar calendar day is the third day of March(Chinese: 三月初三), is the Shangsi Festival, a traditional festival in ancient China. Legend has it that on the Shangsi Festival in 353, Wang Xizhi held an Orchid Pavilion Gathering and wrote the "Lantingji Xu ". The original is lost. This Tang Dynasty copy by Feng Chengsu (馮承素) is considered the best of all the extant copies.

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