November 2000
Smithsonian magazine delivers trusted and incisive reporting on history, science, nature, culture and travel.
Features
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Roadside Attractions
When you see mermaids cavorting just off U.S. 19 in central Florida, you may be tempted to join them
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A Stellar Imagemaker
Smithsonian and NASA's Chandra x-ray observatory sheds new light on the mysteries of the universe
Presidential Designs
Re-created at the Smithsonian, the White House's Cross Hall tells a tale of changing styles