brightly clad teammates forming the base of a human tower
SpainHundreds of brightly clad teammates form the base of a human tower during the biennial Concurs de Castells competition in Tarragona. The Catalonian cultural tradition dates to the 18th century. UNESCO officially recognized it in 2010.
Photograph by David Oliete Casanova
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This story ran in the June 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine.
tiny bubbles stippling the stems and skins of cherries submerged in soda water
CanadaIn a home aquarium in Kenora, tiny bubbles stipple the stems and skins of cherries submerged in soda water. Effervescence like this occurs when carbon dioxide saturates a liquid and clusters on smooth surfaces before rising and escaping.
Photograph by Laurens Kaldeway
two women sewing fishnets in the village of Vinh Hy
VietnamAs two women sew fishnets in the village of Vinh Hy, waves of green fabric swell like a restive sea. Fish is a key source of protein in Vietnam. The country also has extensive shrimp and catfish farms, making it one of the world’s top seafood exporters. 
Photograph by Quang Tran
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