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Blue Origin's rocket exploded on the pad - the damage is worse than anyone thought

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket didn't just fail a test—it exploded on the pad in a catastrophic blast. The damage may extend far beyond a single vehicle, with reports suggesting infrastructure, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Everyone Wanted Alexander Graham Bell to Debut the Telephone at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. He Almost Avoided It Entirely

The inventor had to be persuaded to make the trip from Boston, then balked at the thought of a delay in debuting his device.
The New York Times

F.B.I. Searches California Plant Where Chemical Tank Nearly Exploded

Federal agents were looking for records that might shed light on why chemicals overheated, threatening a catastrophe in Orange County. By Tim Arango and Livia Albeck-Ripka Livia Albeck-Ripka reported ...
Smithsonian Magazine

This Building Hosted Lincoln’s Inaugural Ball and Displayed the Declaration of Independence. Today, It’s Home to Two World-Class Art Museums

The Old Patent Office Building now houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. A new ...