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Ten Science Stories You Should Have Read

My ten favorite Smithsonian science and nature stories from the past year

William Steinway Diary

Now On Display at American History: The Diary of Piano Man William Steinway

The newest exhibit in the American History Museum’s Albert H. Small Documents gallery has been a long time coming

Dinner party

Games to Play Around the Dinner Table

Suggestions for every type of dinner party

Food has always been a powerful symbol, especially during rites of passage, such as the start of the new year.

Lucky Foods for the New Year

Pigs, fish, beans and cakes are among the many delicacies consumed around the world to celebrate the new year

In an era where an incomplete pass resulted in a 15-yard penalty, the Carlisle Indian Industrial School showcased the potential of the pass.

The Early History of Football’s Forward Pass

The forward pass was ridiculed by college football’s powerhouse teams only to be proved wrong by Pop Warner and his Indians

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Top Dinosaur Books of 2010

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How to Keep the Needles on Your Christmas Tree

Putting up a live Christmas tree can be a lot of work

Antipasto: A Holiday Tradition

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Eyes Give Life to the Face

In 1980, Taxila was named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, for not only of its architecture and statues, but also in recognition of the many different cultures that influenced its development.

A Walk Through Taxila

The ancient remains in Pakistan represent a glimpse into the history of two of India’s major religions

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