When filming for a 1924 silent Western was finished, the crew members abandoned several of their extras
Have you heard the one about the crowd of hungry miners looking for a meal in Chinatown?
Rare footage shows how paleontologist R.T. Bird diverted a river to excavate a set of Texas dinosaur tracks in 1938
"Once a girl scout, always a girl scout" is the defining motto of an exhibition devoted to the founder of the organization
The buzz at the SXSW conference this year is about mobile apps that tell you when there are people nearby you really should meet
This week, discuss the varying views on public murals, take a 3-D journey of the world's coral reefs, and perform a People's Dance with Thirza Defoe
What is it we look for over mountains and across oceans? Answer our survey and we'll publish responses in the May issue of Smithsonian
The HBO film has roots in two acclaimed documentaries that covered the 1992 and 1960 presidential elections
In the future, farmers will use unmanned drones to improve the appearance of their crops
With Daylight Saving Time set to start, take a look inside the radio-controlled clocks that adjust automatically
The feathered, four-winged dinosaur had a glorious sheen
Could supercomputers create an artificial brain that can learn new behavior and develop cognitive skills? Some scientists say not if, but when
How do you eat an eight-foot-long ear of corn?
Around the Smithsonian, routine work can often reap scientific discovery
The 1870 trademark was for "Deviled Entremets"—"Intended for Sandwiches, Luncheons, and Traveler's Repasts"
A new study finds that a strong solar storm could disable satellites for a decade
Which hikes are the best in the world, and which ones did we miss?
The canning innovation left another lasting impression: Foods are safe only when sterilized
The juicy fruit can cause negative side effects with a number of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
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