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Long-gone destinations have their own special appeal, don't you think?
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In honor of the Year of the Dragon, we take a look at some potential inspirations for the dragon myth
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The sauropod site may have resembled Yellowstone National Park, with geysers, hot springs and mud pots
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Scientists think all the personal information now being shared on social networks or collected by sensors could help them predict the future
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Geoducks are a staple of Chinese New Year. But did one grow to the size of a wheelbarrow?
The Smithsonian Institution today announced that it will delay the openings of all the Washington, DC area museums and the National Zoo until 11 a.m.
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Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls
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Comets dive into the sun frequently, but previous ones had been too small and dim to be seen against the glaring backdrop
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If these things were made by Renaissance chefs in the days before electric mixers, surely I could manage to whip some up myself
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We speak with Keating about his career transformation and one of the most overlooked stories in American history
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The Genoa-based Costa cruise line, owner of the stricken Concordia, has had troubles before
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Which sites are particularly worth your time this year?
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Crediting some stars who preceded Gina Carano on screen
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The concrete and plastic dinosaurs beside America's highways are often sad, malformed creatures. What do you think is the best of the worst?
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A rundown of historians, authors and bloggers to follow in the coming year
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Fishing is an effective means of bringing people to the water's edge o admire the ecosystem and consider the value in preserving it
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How many species of this rare, ornamented genus were there?
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