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This Defeated Presidential Candidate, Once the 'Best-Known Man in America,' Died in a Sanatorium Less Than a Month After Losing the Election | Smithsonian

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Inside Disney's Controversial Plan to Open a Theme Park Inspired by American History | Smithsonian

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Why the World's First Pet Cemetery Was Revolutionary | Smithsonian

A new book charts the history of pet cemeteries and honors the universal experience of grieving an animal companion

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Two Comets Could Be Visible to the Naked Eye This Fall. Here's How to Get the Best View | Smithsonian

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