Humpback whales are famous for breaching—leaping out of the water in a spectacular display of size and power. Even though they can weigh more than a house and stretch to 50 feet in length, they still manage aquatic acrobatics that are amazing to behold, as the picture on our homepage captures so beautifully. Scientists don"t know why some whales breach but speculate it"s a form of communication or a mating display. Or maybe they"re just having fun.
Summertime in Alaska
Today in History
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International Mountain Day
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A castle fit for a count
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It’s NASA’s 60th birthday
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A day of service for Dr. King
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The Sky Over Nine Columns in Venice, Italy
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Festivus
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Burns Night
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The Feathers at Frenchman Coulee near Vantage, Washington
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Everybody loves World Turtle Day
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Lei Day
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Christmas Eve
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Plum blossoms in China
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Ayutthaya Historical Park, Thailand
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Farmers Day
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California
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Midnight sun
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Northern gannets, Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Groundhog Day
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Whooper swans in Lake Kussharo, Japan
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Dancing in The Nutcracker
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In the Garden of Europe
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A cozy winter village
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Halfway Day
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Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam
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Gray seal pup, Norfolk, England
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Three cheers for polar bears!
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Sonoma Coast State Park, California
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Castle Square, Old Town, Warsaw, Poland
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Pasadena Chalk Festival supports local arts education
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