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It's a place with a two-foot-wide "dead zone," a "wet" pod and a refrigerated room for the garbage
The Smithsonian Secretary assembled a devoted team, a remarkable engine and a plane that wouldn't fly
Through innovative outreach programs, the Smithsonian extends its resources far and wide
Autographs of luminaries from Lincoln to Liberace feed the yen for nostalgia and a brush with fame
At the National Postal Museum, envelopes are as critical a part of history as the letters inside
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The much-maligned theory of phrenology gets a tip of the hat from modern neuroscience
Scientists wonder why today the word "Intellectual" is used to describe only those in arts and letters
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The opulent paintings in the "King of the World" exhibition bring the reign of the Taj Mahal builder to life and incite a passion for learning
Dueling at the drop of a hat was as European as truffles, and as American as mom's apple pie
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REI was started in the back of a gas station in 1938. Now this consumer co-op is the nation's largest
Onetime rivals are now partners. A new exhibition and an IMAX film, Mission to Mir, tell the story
A long-lost daguerrotype, made by a black artist in 1847, has lately come to rest at the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Perspectives
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Though seldom seen by the public, the Smithsonian's vast repositories are vital to the institution
Kites aren't just for kids. Ben Franklin knew it, as did the 20,000 kiters and kite fans at this year's 31st annual Smithsonian kite festival
Through object-based education and other programs, the Smithsonian reaches out to teachers and students
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