The Smithsonian Founder Developed Poison Tests
Read about James Smithson's amazing scientific experiments to celebrate the Smithsonian's birthday this week
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A Nightmare Snake Once Roamed the Colombian Swamps
Enter the land of the reptilian monsters and other extinct beasts
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Five Powerful Stories That Are Perfect for Women's Equality Day
From Congress to the Olympics, women have made their mark on history
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Early 20th-Century Painters Took a Radical Approach to Color
Learn about artists who pushed boundaries and explored color for color's sake
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