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January 11, 2023

Man Remarkably Takes Picture of Himself Every Single Day for 15 Years

Perusing photo albums is a fun way to look back on years past; seeing what friends and family looked like so long ago, the clothes you’d all wear, the adventures you’d have. For Jordan Wilson, he wanted something a bit more accurate and tangible. At just 13 years old, he decided he would take a picture of himself every single day. And for the next 15 years, he did just that.

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Animals
January 10, 2023

Gray Whale Gives Birth in Front of Whale Watching Boat

Going whale watching can be an extraordinary way to observe the behavior of incredible sea creatures. But whale watchers in California got more than they bargained for on a recent trip off the coast of Dana Point. Everyone aboard the boat, including the crew, was left stunned as they witnessed a gray whale give birth to a calf right before their eyes.

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Animals
January 10, 2023

Camera Catches Adorable Raccoon Trying to Catch Snow With His Hands

Every day, security cameras capture all kind of events, from curious animals to intimate celebrations that take place when we think no one is watching. Now, a security cam in Everett, Washington, got footage of a wholesome winter scene. On a night in mid-December, a critter entered Timothy Ellis‘ yard. As the snow fell, the puzzled raccoon tried a handful of times to catch the snowflakes sprinkling all around him.

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Photo Contest
January 9, 2023

Eye-Opening Winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year Contest

Canadian photographer Samantha Stephens was named Close-up Photographer of the Year 04 for her striking image of two salamanders being consumed by a carnivorous pitcher plant in Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada. Stephens' image beat out over 9,000 other entries from 54 countries to take home the title and cash prize of £2,500 (approximately $3,000).

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