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Doing the Hadrosaur Hop

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Getting Inside the Panda’s Genes

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Smithsonian Magazine’s 7th Annual Photo Contest Closes Tomorrow, December 16

Crop circles are seen by many to enchant a mystical landscape: here, a circle pattern from 2009, 200 feet across, in a Wiltshire wheat field.

Crop Circles: The Art of the Hoax

They may not be evidence of UFOs, ancient spirits or secret weapons, but there is something magical in their allure

The Centennial Ride to Wounded Knee, December 29, 1990. Photograph by James Cook

Photograph Captures the Centennial Ride to Wounded Knee

On December 29, 1990, photographer James Cook caught sight in the distance of more than 350 horseback riders who were recreating the ride to Wounded Knee

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Cooking With My Great-Grandmother

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Events for the Week of December 14-18: Harry Truman, A Doll’s House, The Muppets and More!

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Samson the Tyrannosaurus Finds a Temporary Home

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The Big Dipper’s Newest Star

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Weekend Events: Holiday Card Workshop, ZooLights and Music from the Federal Music Project

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American Gardens—A Winter’s Tale

The tradition of giving chocolate coins at Hanukkah is much more recent.

Hanukkah Gelt, and Guilt

The author reflects on traditions new and old

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“Walking With Dinosaurs” Puppet Walks Off

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Volcano Red

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“Best of the Decade” with the American History Museum’s Harry Rubenstein

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The Inevitable, Detestable Fruitcake

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Postal Museum: “The Lost Symbol” in Stamps

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A Musical Interlude

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Dinosaur Sighting: Return of the “Thunderbeast”

Peregrine falcons are the fastest animal on earth. They have been clocked at over 200 miles per hour as they descend upon their target.

The World’s Fastest Animal Takes New York

The peregrine falcon, whose salvation began 40 years ago, commands the skies above the Empire State Building

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