It’s Super Bowl Sunday and this Japanese crane looks like it’s getting into the spirit of things. Also known as the red-crowned crane, the species is among the rarest cranes in the world. It’s known in some cultures as a symbol of luck and longevity, making it an ideal football mascot. This particular crane seems to have a pretty good punting leg, to boot. Other animals that have served as good luck symbols around the world include the pig, the mandarin duck, and the albatross. Do you have a good luck charm?
A crane for good luck in today’s big game
Today in History
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Berlin Festival of Lights
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Ancient groves in Australia
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Autumn in Alaska
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The last thing seen by Wile E. Coyote
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Where the bearded reedling sings
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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International Mountain Day
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Siblings Day
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Thousand Islands region, St. Lawrence River, US-Canada border
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Christmas Eve
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Siblings Day
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National Bird Day
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With leaves this tasty, who cares about a view?
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Maritime forest in Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
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Red fox
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American Eagle Day
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Birds of a feather
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A bridge of Madison County
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Groundhog Day
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It s Teacher Appreciation Week
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Womens History Month
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League of Nations, 100 years later
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Mysterious prairie mounds abound
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Big dreams require a big sleigh
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