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Were Dinosaurs Meant to Fly?

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Ten Movies We Loved From the 2000s

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What Are Those Green Specks in My Biscuits?

Many man-eaters are wounded or old; some have been deprived of natural prey sources; others may simply have developed a fondness for human flesh.

The Most Ferocious Man-Eating Lions

Africa’s lions may usually prey on zebras or giraffes, but they also attack humans, with some lions responsible for over 50 deaths

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Smithsonian in the News: Diamonds at Natural History and Bubbles at the Hirshhorn

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What is this Junket, Anyway?

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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