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Animals of United Arab Emirates Day leads today's complete edition for United States.
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You marvel at Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, and the Arabian eagle owl adapted to the desert landscape. You observe that cats, dogs, and imported falcon species are popular among UAE residents and wealthy collectors. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
You experience Tar, the traditional Azerbaijani brandy produced in Shaki since the 18th century, representing centuries of Caucasian distilling heritage. You understand that Tar brandy embodies Azerbaijan's role on the ancient Silk Road and remains a source of national craftsmanship pride.
Not a federal holiday, but still observed in some states. In Hodgenville, Kentucky, they lay a wreath at the birthplace. In Springfield, Illinois, they lay a wreath at the tomb. Lincoln is claimed by both parties, which would have horrified him, since he founded one of them and the other didn't exist yet.