What the heck is a distaff?

What the heck is a distaff?

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Jan. 7, 2024Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Australia
Jan. 7, 2025Moeraki Boulders, South Island, New Zealand
Jan. 7, 2026Old Rock Day

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Apr. 29, 2024Fujian Tulou, China
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Nov. 1, 2024Vineyards in Varnhalt, Black Forest, Germany
A smooth landing, feet first
Sep. 16, 2023Oktoberfest begins
Jul. 12, 2024Mount Rainier National Park
Dec. 7, 2023Verdon Gorge, France
Nov. 4, 2023American bison
Dec. 18, 2023Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Feb. 13, 2025Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
Why is this cliffside ablaze?
Dec. 21, 2025Winter solstice
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Mar. 19, 2024Spring equinox
Feb. 1, 2025Rolands Breach, Spain
Winter wonderland for your wallet
Aug. 30, 2023International Whale Shark Day
Oct. 23, 2024Madame Sherri Forest, New Hampshire, United States
Mar. 31, 2025Ostuni, Apulia, Italy
Up and away!
Jun. 8, 2025World Oceans Day
May 26, 2024Methow Valley, North Cascades, Washington
Apr. 6, 2025Yellow warbler
Oct. 25, 2023Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
Feb. 25, 2024Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island
Jun. 8, 2024Canadian Grand Prix 2024
Apr. 23, 2024World Book Day
Jan. 4, 2024Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Oct. 26, 2025National Pumpkin Day
Mar. 17, 2024St. Patricks Day