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Nice Things to Say About Attila the Hun

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Clint Eastwood Honored at the American History Museum

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Studies show that coaches often make poor choices in crucial situations. But one coach may have a secret advantage
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Questing for Calories in New Zealand’s High Country

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The Super Bowl Goes Social

The days are over when everyone at a Super Bowl party kept their eyes glued to the TV. Now most of us will be spending game day checking in on other screens, too, and advertisers want to be there with you.
February 02, 2012 | By Randy Rieland

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Weekend Events Feb 3-5: Under the Stars, Black History Month Family Day, and The Big Sleep

This weekend, explore the night sky at the Air and Space Museum, celebrate Black History Month at the American Art Museum, and watch The Big Sleep at the new Warner Brothers theater in the American History Museum.
February 02, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

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The Battle for Food in World War II

A new book examines how food figured into the major powers' war plans
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Telomeres and Longevity in Zebra Finches

A study in birds confirms that protective caps on chromosomes predict a longer lifespan
February 02, 2012 | By Greg Laden

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What to Look for on the Train Ride From New York to Washington

Sure, the view along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor has its share of grime. But there are also sights that'll make you want to put away your smart phone
February 02, 2012 | By Susan Spano

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Celebrate Black History Month with the Smithsonian

From Kenyan storytelling performances to Black Power film screenings, February on the Mall is buzzing with Black History Month events.
February 01, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

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To the Bottom of the World—and Back Again

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Hunting Dinosaurs on Venus

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Where Jet Engines, Football Fans and Eggs Collide

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Instead of a long, low duck bill, the beak of Tethyshadros was shaped like a snowplow and serrated. Why it had such a strange beak is a mystery
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Super Bowl Guide to Football Films

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