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March 1998
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Features
R2-D2 Gets Real
Keep your eyes on the sky—a flock of robots may be heading your way
Singing Our Praises
With creativity and a vast collection, the Smithsonian has become a leader in preserving our musical heritage
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Ring King
A look back at the men, women and machines that made America’s favorite treat possible
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Backstage at the Museum
Behind the scenes, an expert unites teams and budgets, treasures and cases--reality and dreams
More Violence Overhead
Bursts of gamma rays have been a mystery for 30 years; Now, with new satellites, we have some clues