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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

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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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