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Beat the Winter Blues by Learning How to Fly Smithsonian Paper Airplanes With Your Kids

Learn about the science behind paper airplanes

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Now You Can Fold Planes From the National Air and Space Museum and Watch Them Fly

Check out a new book of paper airplanes inspired by the Smithsonian's collections

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Five Photographs That Reveal the Beauty of Airport Towers

Explore airports around the world through the eyes of a Smithsonian photographer

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How Bessie Coleman Pleased the Crowds and Alienated the Critics

The daredevil aviator faces mixed public opinion in this excerpt from "Queen Bess"

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Ten Treasures from the National Air and Space Museum

No need to wait in line—you can experience the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum with these ten incredible artifacts!

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Amelia Earhart Plans Her Final Flight

Facing criticism and concern after crash landing during her first attempt to fly around the world, Amelia Earhart plans to try again in this excerpt from "Amelia Earhart: A Biography."

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