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The museum dedicated to the history of journalism and the First Amendment has struggled financially since opening 11 years ago

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It should come as no surprise that Thailand is a country of temples, given the significant role that Buddhism plays in its culture

D.C.'s Newseum Is Closing Its Doors at the End of the Year — D.C.'s Newseum Is Closing Its Doors at the End of the Year

The museum dedicated to the history of journalism and the First Amendment has struggled financially since opening 11 years ago

Want to Dig For Dinosaur Bones? Join the Pros at These Spots — Want to Dig For Dinosaur Bones? Join the Pros at These Spots

These museums and companies around the country pair the public with paleontologists to uncover buried bones

America's Best Fall Color Drives — America's Best Fall Color Drives

Want to be dazzled by Mother Nature’s fall foliage display? Just hop in the car.

The Best Places Around the World to See Bats (by the Millions) — The Best Places Around the World to See Bats (by the Millions)

Bat tourism might sound creepy, but it may be the best way to help bat conservation around the world

Eight Places to See Amazing Fall Foliage Outside of New England — Eight Places to See Amazing Fall Foliage Outside of New England

Autumn blazes in these off-the-beaten-path locations

Six of Thailand’s Most Magnificent Temples — Six of Thailand’s Most Magnificent Temples

It should come as no surprise that Thailand is a country of temples, given the significant role that Buddhism plays in its culture

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