Let"s be frank here, the origin of today"s beautiful picture is a pool of wastewater from a nearby geothermal plant. While that may not sound enticing, Iceland"s Blue Lagoon is one of the country"s most-visited attractions. The trick is to not get stuck on the "waste" part of wastewater. The water here is clean, always hovers around 100° F, and is enriched with tons of silica—which is what makes it blue—and sulfur, thanks to the plant"s processes. Those minerals, along with a little algae, are believed to combine into a highly beneficial tonic for skin and overall well-being.
Blue Lagoon spa, Grindavík, Iceland
Today in History
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World Teachers Day
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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All is silent for Big Ben’s musical milestone
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International Polar Bear Day
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World Sea Turtle Day
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Spring comes to the Palouse
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Step into the dark
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The beach at Cala Luna, Sardinia, Italy
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It s truffle season here in the Dordogne Valley
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Are you older than this lake?
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
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Merry Christmas!
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International Day for Biological Diversity
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National Take the Stairs Day
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Atop the Needle of Chamonix
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International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend
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Of moose and Maine
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World Rainforest Day
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The monsoon arrives in the desert
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Feel the spray in Monterey
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
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Celebrating Flag Day
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Paris is photo-ready this week
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Happy Halloween!
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