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The Inspiring Life of America's First Black Doctor

An activist, writer, doctor and intellectual, James McCune Smith, born enslaved, directed his talents to the eradication of slavery

When It Was a Housewife's Duty To Make Medicines

Housewives' essential role in health care is coming to light as more recipe books from the pre-Industrial Revolution era are digitized

Dust Storms on Mars Kick Up Mini Sparks

Martian dust clouds may create miniature statically-charged sparks, which could help researchers further understand the planet's atmosphere

Why Scorpions Sometimes Die From Constipation

After the arachnids drop their tails, poop backs up until it kills them, but before that it can affect pregnancy

A Virtual Exhibition Devoted to Flops

An online exhibition showcases 40 creative flops, including a curvy ping-pong table and a doll dubbed Little Miss No-Name

How This Brave Young Woman Saved Danish Jews From Nazis

Henny Sundø is a pivotal figure in the history of WWII Danish resistance. In 1943, aged just 19, she risked it all to make a daring journey in her boat, Gerda III, to rescue as many Jews as she could

The Inspiring Life of America's First Black Doctor — The Inspiring Life of America's First Black Doctor

An activist, writer, doctor and intellectual, James McCune Smith, born enslaved, directed his talents to the eradication of slavery

When It Was a Housewife's Duty To Make Medicines — When It Was a Housewife's Duty To Make Medicines

Housewives' essential role in health care is coming to light as more recipe books from the pre-Industrial Revolution era are digitized

Dust Storms on Mars Kick Up Mini Sparks — Dust Storms on Mars Kick Up Mini Sparks

Martian dust clouds may create miniature statically-charged sparks, which could help researchers further understand the planet's atmosphere

Why Scorpions Sometimes Die From Constipation — Why Scorpions Sometimes Die From Constipation

After the arachnids drop their tails, poop backs up until it kills them, but before that it can affect pregnancy

A Virtual Exhibition Devoted to Flops — A Virtual Exhibition Devoted to Flops

An online exhibition showcases 40 creative flops, including a curvy ping-pong table and a doll dubbed Little Miss No-Name

How This Brave Young Woman Saved Danish Jews From Nazis — How This Brave Young Woman Saved Danish Jews From Nazis

Henny Sundø is a pivotal figure in the history of WWII Danish resistance. In 1943, aged just 19, she risked it all to make a daring journey in her boat, Gerda III, to rescue as many Jews as she could

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America's Original Gangster Couple, Trailblazing Women Explorers and Other New Books to Read

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How the Smithsonian Can Help African American Families Research Their Ancestors

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America's First Black Physician Sought to Heal a Nation's Persistent Illness

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