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Meteor Crater in Arizona is 4,000 feet wide and almost 600 feet deep.

The Ten Most Spectacular Geologic Sites

Smithsonian picks the top natural wonders in the continental United States

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Why Does Corn Have Silk?

Chopsticks were developed about 5,000 years ago in China.

The History of Chopsticks

Ancient philosopher Confucius’ disdain for a common utensil may have helped cement the chopsticks’ role as China’s preferred food-conveyance implements.

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Old Bay Spices Up My Life

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Weather vs. Climate

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FDR’s Stamp Collection: A Childhood Hobby He Took to the Oval Office

Curator Cheryl Ganz explains Roosevelt’s motives in this video

The tradition of Smithsonian museums loaning art to the White House began in the 1940s.

Decorating the White House with Smithsonian Art

Continuing a Washington tradition, the Obamas selected artwork from the Smithsonian collections to hang in their historic home

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Ron Mueck’s “Big Man” is BIG

The Hirshhorn’s sculpture is compelling and confounding. Is he pouting like an over-grown child, or is he angry?

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