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Sep 30, 2009 – Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany – Peter Widmann

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Oktoberfest started as a wedding celebration for the crown prince of Bavaria. But nowadays it’s more about the beer
The mayor of Munich kicks off Oktoberfest celebrations by tapping the first keg of beer.Learn to brew your own beer
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” —Benjamin FranklinLearn more about beer
Each year Theresienwiese is transformed from a plain old parking lot to a magnificent festival ground.Where is it?

Sep 29, 2009 – Chilli peppers drying in the sun on the rice terraces of LongJi in Guangxi, China – age fotostock

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Want to learn a fancy word for “peppers”? Hint: It has three syllables
So you’ve got your hot peppers, your ginger, your bamboo shoots, your straw mushrooms.Now what?
Chinese cuisine is based on opposites: hot balances cold, spicy balances mild, pickled balances fresh.Learn more about this delicious food philosophy
Where can you find this farm and others like it?Hint: It’s in China

Sep 28, 2009 – Galapagos scalloped Hammerhead sharks – Perrine Doug / Pacific Stock / Photolibrary

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These beauties hang out in the waters off the coast of the world’s most biologically diverse islands.Can you guess which islands?
Scientists estimate that this type of fish emerged back in the Eocene Epoch (over 30 million years ago).Watch some living fossils in action
If you wanted to hang out with a giant school of hammerhead sharks, where would you go?You might try here first
Hammerhead sharks often gather in schools of several hundred.Don’t worry — they’re usually pretty mellow

Sep 27, 2009 – Swarovski Kristallwelten Museum, Wattens, Austria – Riccardo Spila / Grand / Corbis

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Why would a bunch of glass-cutters build themselves a fancy museum with elaborately landscaped grounds?Because they’re more than just glass-cutters
You can make almost anything from plants if you have enough patience and imagination.Learn about the world of topiary sculpture
You might expect to find a fountain like this at the bottom of a rabbit hole.Or you would if you were Alice
You can only find a fountain like this one place in the world.Can you guess where it is?

Sep 26, 2009 – Oyster farm on Lemmens Inlet in Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada – Chris Cheadle

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Believe it or not, this part of Canada is a popular surf destination.This place is full of surprises
Some of the sea’s most delicious treats comes from this watery farm.Try them wrapped in bacon
When you think of farmers, you probably don’t think of the folks who work here.What are they farming?
Driving directions: Go to the west coast of the U.S., turn north, then go until you get to Canada.Keep going

Sep 25, 2009 – Manhattan and Central Park, New York – David Jay Zimmerman / Corbis Edge / Corbis

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Do you know where George Washington was inaugurated as the first U.S. President?It wasn’t Washington, D.C.
George Balanchine founded his famous ballet company here in 1946.It remains one of the world’s finest
September is Hunger Action Month.Help fight hunger in your community
Where do residents of one of the most densely populated cities in the U.S. go to get in touch with nature?Find out

Sep 24, 2009 – Tour of Suisse cycling race passing through St. Gotthard Pass, Switzerland – Tim De Waele / Corbis

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Some cyclists think of this road race as a proving ground for the Tour de France.Which race is it?
Even if you’ve never watched a cycling race, chances are good that you’ve heard of cycling’s superhero.Now you can hear what he has to say
These hardy souls are pedalling their way through the Lepontine Alps at an elevation of almost 7,000 feet.The Romans used this pass back in the day
St. Gotthard Pass is named after a German saint from the 11th century.Maybe he helps the cyclists now

Sep 23, 2009 – Neptune Glows a Brilliant Blue in the Night Sky Seen by Voyager 2 -NASA-JPL-Caltech – digital versi / Corbis

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Want to see more space pictures?You know you do
Atmospheric methane gas is the reason this huge, distant planet is such a brilliant shade of blue.Which planet is it?
NASA launched the Voyager 2 robotic probe in 1977 — it finally reached this planet in 1989.Learn more about Voyager 2
Another Voyager took a bit of a detour and ended up on the other side of the galaxy.They sent us some great scenes from over there

Sep 22, 2009 – Garden at Changdeokgung Palace, Korea, a World heritage site – Yoshio Tomii Photo Studio / Photolibrary

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“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.” —Albert CamusToday is the first day of autumn
If you really want to connect with the people who live in this place…Learn to speak their language
The royal grounds are home to over 20,000 trees, some of which are over 300 years old.What royal grounds?
It seems strange that this quiet, idyllic scene lies at the heart of the city.And yet it does

Sep 21, 2009 – Black-headed seagulls populate an elaborately carved sand sculpture on a beach at Ocean City, Maryland – Kevin Fleming / Corbis

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This sand castle is pretty elaborate, but for some it’s still child’s play.Learn about the science of sand art
You don’t have to be a king to have your own castle.All it takes is a little sand
Creations built of sand are not limited to just castles. Watch these videos of fantastic sculptures being built.Don’t forget a bucket and spade
These castles were built in Maryland, USA, but we have our own that have stood the test of time.This castle still even has a moat

Sep 20, 2009 – Auditorium and seating cards at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2008 – Mathew Imaging

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This year marks the 61st anniversary of the Emmy Awards.Get the scoop on everything Emmy
Which performer has won more Primetime Emmy awards than any other?She was a Miss America runner-up in 1946
Where did the Emmy Awards get their name?Hint: They’re not named after a person
Can’t wait to watch the Emmys tonight?Whet your appetite with these clips

Sep 19, 2009 – Dutch replica of the 1649 ´Prins Willem´ sailing ship – Bjorn Svensson / age fotostock

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Sail the open seas, take what you want, and call no man, “Master.”Is that really a pirate’s life?
You can still find great, majestic ships like this one if you know where to look.The key phrase is “tall ships”
Yarrrgh! Today be Talk-Like-a-Pirate Day!Say what?
People were into pirates long before That Movie came out.But it sure did move things along

Sep 18, 2009 – Illuminated bridge in the Karamay River Scenic Area in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China – Zhou Jianling / Corbis

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Karamay has only gotten bigger and fancier since they discovered oil there back in 1955.Learn more about Karamay
This city’s buildings might be brand new, but its music draws on centuries of tradition.Hear the traditional music of Xinjiang
This region is home to the Uyghurs, whose kingdoms have risen and fallen several times since the 8th century.Who are the Uyghurs?
The oil fields and deserts of Xinjiang lie in far northwest China.Where is it?

Sep 17, 2009 – European Bee Eaters in Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary – ARCO / age fotostock

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Would you eat bees for breakfast? What about lunch and dinner?This bird would
These birds sing a song that’s almost as pretty as their feathers.Watch and listen
You can find these jewel-toned birds throughout Europe, especially in nature reserves and parks.For instance: Kiskunság National Park
These particular birds are hanging out in Hungary.Where is Hungary, anyway?

Sep 16, 2009 – The Wave, sandstone formation in Coyote Buttes of Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area, near Arizona-Utah border – Joseph Sohm

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:48:12 +0000

Scientists speculate that this rock formation started life as a sand dune.That was over 150 million years ago
You could hike three miles across rugged, trackless desert to see the Wave in person.Or you could look at other people’s photos
Several Native American tribes call this part of the world home now.Learn where they came from and how they got here
This crazy landscape may look like Mars, but it’s really in southern Utah and northern Arizona.Look for Vermilion Cliffs National Monument

Sep 15, 2009 – Angkor Wat, Cambodia — Bruno Morandi/Photolibrary

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One of Angkor Wat’s marvels is a mile-long, six-foot-high, relief carving of the lives of Hindu deities.
They didn’t have TV back then
Cambodia is studded with leftover land mines that still cripple its citizens today.
What’s being done about it?
In 1975, a group of Marxist radicals overthrew the Cambodian government and spent the next four years terrorizing the country.
Who were the Khmer Rouge?
The road to Angkor Wat is lined with massive statues carved in the likeness of the cosmic serpent.
See where the serpent slithers

Sep 14, 2009 – Lavender fields near Sault, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France – SIME / eStock Photo

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This tiny purple flower is used in cooking, healing, cleaning, and more.Can you guess what it is?
You don’t have to go to all the way to France to find world-class herbs.You can grow them in your own back yard
Wander through fields of roses while drinking some of the world’s finest wine.Later you can go to the beach and dine with royalty
Celebrities, monarchs, epicures, and plain old tourists flock to this part of France like moths to a light.Where is it?

Sep 13, 2009 – Women carrying pots, Rajasthan, India – Eric Meola / Getty Images

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Impress your Indian friends and acquaintances.Learn Hindi
These women live in the Abode of the Rajas.It’s also known as Rajasthan
Could you walk around with a giant clay pot balanced on your head?Learn how to improve your posture
You can find these women in Rajasthan, which is north of Gujarat and west of Uttar Pradesh.Where is it?

Sep 12, 2009 – Havasu Creek and Havasu Falls, Arizona – David Svilar / Delimont, Herbig & Associates

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These falls and the village nearby are only accessible by foot, pack animal, or helicopter.Visit Supai, Arizona
You can find these falls at the bottom of one of the biggest canyons in the world.Explore it for yourself
The Havasupai people have lived here at the bottom of this canyon for over 500 years.Learn more about them
When you mail a letter from this place it gets a special stamp indicating that it was carried out by pack mule.Where is it?

Sep 11, 2009 – One of the two ‘Tribute in Light’ columns at Ground Zero, New York City – Seth Cohen / Corbis

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Construction on a permanent memorial is underway at the World Trade Center site.Read more about it
This column of light commemorates the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.Learn about the Tribute in Light
The World Trade Center buildings were the tallest in the world for one year, from 1972 to 1973.Read more about the World Trade Center
Before the World Trade Center buildings were the scene of a great tragedy, they were the scene of a small miracle.Learn about Philippe Petit’s remarkable feat

Sep 10, 2009 – Carolina Panthers v Minnesota Vikings in 2008 – Tom Dahlin / Getty Images

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:06:20 +0000

“Football isn’t a contact sport, it’s a collision sport.” —Duffy DaughertyGet the latest game schedule
Hosting any tailgate parties this season?Better plan your menu
Which team is the only one in NFL history to win four Super Bowls in six years?Find out
Brett Favre has kept this team in the headlines during this year’s pre-season.Get the scoop on the Vikings

Sep 9, 2009 – All-Alaskan Racing Pigs leap over fence along pig race track at Alameda County Fair

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Pig races aren’t the only things you’ll see at your county fair.There’s also the sheep rodeo
Americans observe the end of summer by eating fried foods, riding nausea-inducing rides, and looking at livestock.Time to go to the fair
This sweet little racer can weigh up to 400 pounds by the time she’s an adult sow.Learn more about pigs
Laugh all you want, but pig races are serious business.That may not be entirely true

Sep 8, 2009 – Fakarava Atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago – Sergio Pitamitz / Corbis

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:06:16 +0000

You’re looking at part of the largest group of coral atolls in the world.It’s not the Great Barrier Reef
Polynesians around the Pacific celebrate their culture with festivals called “heivas.”Watch the Heiva I Tahiti
Known as the rainforests of the sea, coral reefs are home to an impressive variety of organisms.Learn more about coral reefs
This part of Polynesia includes 130 islands scattered throughout five archipelagos.Read more about it

Sep 7, 2009 – A worker returns to earth after lubricating the top of a drilling rig – Joel Sartore / Getty Images

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The idea of only working eight hours a day was once considered dangerously radical.It even sparked a riot
Someone’s gotta do them:Dirty Jobs
Some people think today is the last day you should wear white until next spring.Learn more about Labor Day
How better to honor the workers of the world than by having a big ol’ barbecue?Let this guy show you how it’s done

Sep 6, 2009 – Common indoor/allergenic mold – Dennis Kunkel microscopy, Inc. / Visuals Unlimited

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:06:11 +0000

Behold one of the most pervasive life forms on Earth.Can you guess what it is?
Each year Nikon’s Small World contest showcases big photographs of small things.See more of the microscopic world
When it comes to your health, too many cleaning chemicals are almost as bad as too much mold.Go green when you clean
Mold might make lots of people sick, but it makes even more people well.What life-saving medicine comes from mold?

Sep 5, 2009 – Observation deck overlooking the limestone karst of the Stone Forest in Kunming, China – Kelly-Mooney Photography / Corbis

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Karst formations are beloved by spelunkers, rock climbers, and geologists alike.What’s karst?
The Stone Forest is only one of the many popular features of Yunnan Province in China.Learn more about Yunnan
This jagged landscape is a perfect playground for rock climbers.Learn to climb with the best of them
You can find the Stone Forest in south China, neighboring Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.Where is it?

Sep 4, 2009 – New old bridge over river Neretva, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Luke Agbaimoni / Getty Images

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The Neretva River runs through miles of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s uninhabited wilderness.It’s critical to local ecology
Bosnia and Herzegovina is finally starting to recover from decades of devastating conflict.Watch and see what’s lovely about it
The rich culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina blends influences from every part of Europe into a dynamic whole.Learn more about this unique nation
A lot of big news has come out of this little country over the years.Where is it?

Sep 3, 2009 – Blyde River Canyon, South Africa – Heeb Photos / eStock Photo

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The Blyde River Canyon may not be as big as the Grand Canyon, but it is just as impressive.Learn more about it
You don’t have to go all the way to South Africa to explore the Blyde River Canyon.Be an armchair explorer, instead
The Zulus call this mountain range uKhahlamba, which means “Barrier of Spears.”Others call it the Drakensberg Escarpment
This majestic landscape stretches from south to north across at least five South African provinces.Where is it?

Sep 02, 2009 – Merowe necropolis, Sudan — Pepeira Tom/Photolibrary

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These pyramids mark the ruins of Meroë, southern capital of the great Kushite Kingdom in the Nile Valley.Learn about the lost city of Meroë
Known as Nubian pyramids, these monuments have a style and shape that is distinct from their Egyptian relatives.See more of the Meroë pyramids.
You might not know that Sudan is home to archeological treasures and ancient wonders.Tour the Meroë pyramids and see for yourself
The 25th dynasty of ancient Egypt retreated to Meroë around 600 BC, where it influenced culture for 1,000 years.Where is it?

Sep 1, 2009 – Theatre of the Shadow at the Sovanna Phum Theatre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – SIME/eStock Photo

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You can find these performers at the Sovanna Phum Theatre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.What else can you find in Phnom Penh?
Shadow plays are a traditional art form here in Cambodia, as well as in other Asian nations.Learn about shadow plays
What are these people doing?Watch and find out
Phnom Penh is famous for its art, its architecture, and its educational institutions.Where is it?