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These iconic symbols of Independence Day celebrations are also a marvel of modern science and engineering
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Going abroad needn’t mean going flabby—globe-trotters can find pull-up bars and other outdoor gymnastics equipment in some of the most unexpected places
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Argentina unveils a new dinosaur to celebrate the country's bicentennial
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You'd think the 4th of July would inspire filmmakers to great works, but they have been unable to recreate the events that led to the founding of America
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Back in 1916, the now-famous Nathan's hot-dogs of New York City did not sell on name alone
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Andrew Blum, author of the new book "Tubes," spent two years exploring the physical constructions around the world that enable the Internet to exist
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Layered, corseted summer garments kept women proper and fashionable, if not cool
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In Vietnam's capital you can still find many examples of French colonial architecture, including St. Joseph's Cathedral and the luxurious Hotel Metropole
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Celebrate Independence Day with a trip to one of America's many archaeological parks
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The farmer of tomorrow wears a suit to work and sits at a desk that looks oddly familiar to those of us here in the year 2012
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What are the best films that were never put to celluloid? We look back at the passion projects of famous directors that never got off the ground
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Kick off the Fourth of July celebration this week with flag folding, a concert and a tour of the Heirloom Garden
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A devastating storm swept through Washington Friday night. By Saturday morning we were all left wondering, "what in the world had happened?"
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Today at the Folklife Festival: tea dance, African heritage dancers and drummers, and Hungarian roma music
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Today at the Folklife Festival: Mississippi Hills cultural tourism, traditional Indiana cooking, and a tattoo workshop with Coco Bayron.
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Think you know all of the cool sights on the Mall? We bet you'll find these insider tips from the Institution helpful this tourist season
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Using an fMRI machine and innovative software, researchers have figured out how to enable typing without moving a muscle
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A British journalist provides us with a window into the lives of the men who made their living from combing for treasures in London's sewers
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