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The Ultimate Spy Plane
The SR-71 Blackbird, now featured in the Transformers movie sequel, was faster than a rifle bullet and flew 16 miles above the earth
By Owen Edwards
From the Castle: 'Forever' Institutions
Libraries, universities and museums are especially important in uncertain times
By G. Wayne Clough
Q and A: Sculpture Artist Jean Shin
The artists creates sculptures from castaway objects such as old lottery tickets and broken umbrellas
By Megan Gambino
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