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Ten American Towns That Feel Like Europe — Ten American Towns That Feel Like Europe

You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of European culture right here in the United States

Why Razors Are Dull Within Weeks — Why Razors Are Dull Within Weeks

When soft hair hits the blade’s weak points, it causes the metal to chip apart

First Democratic Woman to Run for Vice President — First Democratic Woman to Run for Vice President

The charismatic congresswoman from Queens forged a path for women in American politics

The Airborne Nature of the New Coronavirus — The Airborne Nature of the New Coronavirus

Aerosol experts, from engineers to doctors, weigh in on the ability of tiny droplets to transmit the virus that causes COVID-19

Explore Marian Anderson's Newly Digitized Archive — Explore Marian Anderson's Newly Digitized Archive

Penn Libraries' online portal includes more than 2,500 artifacts related to the famed opera singer

Explore Dorothea Lange's Iconic Photos — Explore Dorothea Lange's Iconic Photos

Digital hubs from the Oakland Museum of California and the Museum of Modern Art showcase the American photographer's oeuvre

How PT Boats Helped General MacArthur Escape Capture — How PT Boats Helped General MacArthur Escape Capture

In 1942, the Japanese were bearing down on the Philippines, where General Douglas MacArthur was based. To help him escape, the Navy relied on a small but heavily armed class of ships: the PT boat

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