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Picture of the day
1 March 2025
Chromo-lithograph of the cartoons exhibited by the Cincinnati Pork Packers' Association, at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair. Incorporated on this day 205 years ago, Cincinnati was also known as "Porkopolis"; this nickname came from the city's large pork interests. +/− [en]

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

English : Chromo-lithograph of the cartoons exhibited by the Cincinnati Pork Packers' Association, at the 1873 Vienna World's 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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M-7 Kenison (ascending), Mount Washington Cog Railway, New Hampshire. Change image

English : M-7 Kenison (ascending), Mount Washington Cog Railway, New Hampshire.

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

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. Change image

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. Change image

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 Change image

English : Tower of Collegium Maximum in Wrocław, Poland

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

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. Change image

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. Change image

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 Change image

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. Change image

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. Change image

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. Change image

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. Change image

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 Change image

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

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Palmas Gate, Badajoz, Spain Change image

English : Palmas Gate, Badajoz, Spain

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

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. Change image

English : 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. Change image

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. Change image

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. Change image

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

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Three Old Ladies by Jēkabs Kazaks, 1916 Change image

English : Three Old Ladies by Jēkabs Kazaks, 1916

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

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. Change image

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 Change image

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. Change image

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. Change image

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. Change image

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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The main greenhouse of the Curitiba Botanical Garden in Paraná, Brazil. Change image

English : The main greenhouse of the Curitiba Botanical Garden in Paraná, Brazil.

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

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. Change image

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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