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

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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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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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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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