On this most wonderful day—National Relaxation Day—we journey to a rocky, kelp-covered shore in the Shetland Islands of Scotland, where a snoozing Eurasian otter gives an inspiring demonstration of how to properly observe this holiday. Relaxation Day seems to have originated from National Slacker Day, which Britons are celebrating today. There, celebrants are encouraged to ignore the phone and other devices, and simply take it easy. The idea caught on here in the US and, really, who are we to say ‘no’ to a chance to kick back, maybe catch a nap, and just take it easy for one day. Join us, won’t you?
Best. Holiday. Ever.
Today in History
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Cape Town at dusk
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International Rock Day
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A leafy seadragon in the waters off Wool Bay, Australia
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An uncommon look at an American icon
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Dancers perform ‘Revelations’
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International Tiger Day
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The cycle begins anew
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Oloupena Falls, island of Molokai, Hawaii
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Albion Falls, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Autumnal equinox
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Floating market, Kaptai Lake, Bangladesh
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Darwin Day
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Happy trails for the 21st century
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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Taking the forest to the cloud
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The Kelpies statues in Falkirk, Scotland
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Salt of the earth
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National Merry-Go-Round Day
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Arbor Day
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Salt evaporation ponds on the island of Gozo, Malta
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Up in the Highlands
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Sweet! It’s maple syrup season
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All eyes on sustainability
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Union Square, Manhattan
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Tour de France 2024 begins
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Castelmezzano, Italy
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Mont-Saint-Michel
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Presidents hear the echo of history
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New Year s Day
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Venice s grand regatta
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