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Eating it only buttered and salted would be like limiting Ben Franklin to a single pursuit of inquiry. Why squelch such potential greatness?
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At the Zoo's Virginia reserve for endangered species, a cluster of new births is evidence of the center's success in the study of reproductive sciences
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The planet, TrES-2b, is a gas giant about the size of Jupiter. But that's where the similarities end
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Is this what paleontologists see after having one too many?
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By the mid-1800s, some cookbooks listed as many as 20 recipes. Today the homogenized condiment is due for a paradigm shift
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He is one hate-filled beast. Our star contemplates devouring the young of a nearby female tyrannosaur for no other reason than to quell his inner turmoil
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His contributions to mathematics and electrical engineering made him one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable men of his time.
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During his storied career, he set dozens of records, altered the fortunes of a number of teams and developed a new style of play for baseball
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Giving away surprises, surprisingly, makes readers like stories better
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Some folks say this should be declared National Relaxation Day. Here are some products that claim to help you get your mellow on
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This week, Smithsonian brings you an IMAX animal adventure, storytelling about the Negro League era, a visiting author and a free outdoor jazz funk concert
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Mounting a full dinosaur skeleton, some paleontologists believed, had more to do with art and architecture than with science
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A look into the intelligent humor of this 1990s-era cartoon
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Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, shares his insights on "Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter"
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An exclusive look at Discovery's upcoming miniseries Dinosaur Revolution
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Male houbara bustards pay a steep price for wooing the ladies
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A better question might be, why do Americans love ice so much?
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