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Olympian Babe Didrikson Cleared the Hurdles — Olympian Babe Didrikson Cleared the Hurdles

The star track and field athlete of the 1930s boisterously challenged gender expectations with her record-setting athleticism

Marvel at the World's Most Magnificent Moths — Marvel at the World's Most Magnificent Moths

With thousands of species of moths worldwide, each with unique characteristics, check out these unusual specimens in the Smithsonian collections

Solving a 100-Year-Old Mystery About Cher Ami — Solving a 100-Year-Old Mystery About Cher Ami

Science determines the most famous pigeon in World War I history was not a female, but a cock bird

The Science Behind Making Ice Cream — The Science Behind Making Ice Cream

Ice cream's texture is the result of the same processes that govern concepts like forest recovery, rock formation and sub-zero survival in animals.

Smithsonian175 Special Report — Smithsonian175 Special Report

Get to know the history of the cherished museum and research complex

The Very Short Reign of Germany's Jet Fighter — The Very Short Reign of Germany's Jet Fighter

Allied pilots were surprised by the aircraft's speed and armament; but it was a case of too little too late

What to See at NYC's Cooper Hewitt — What to See at NYC's Cooper Hewitt

The 1970s founder of WilliWear combined high-end design with mass-market appeal

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