space exploration
The Story Behind the 'Space Window' at D.C.'s National Cathedral
Embedded inside it is a 3 billion year-old moon rock.
Articles by Matthew Blitz
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Stories
Stories shared by this traveler.
architecture
How a Maryland Finishing School Became an International Architectural Wonderland
National Park Seminary had an unconventional approach to education.
animals
What It’s Like to Care for Parrots in Washington, D.C.
Caring for these birds is a big responsibility.
art
Virginia Has Its Own Stonehenge, But It's Made Out of Foam
It even works like its predecessor.
nazis
How Fanta Was Created for Nazi Germany
The soda was made from apple fibers and a cheese by-product.
relics
Where in the World Are Santa Claus's Bones?
The remains of St. Nick can be found on multiple continents.
fires
Setting Furnished Rooms Ablaze at the Fire Research Lab
The facility allows investigators to recreate arson attacks and analyze burn patterns.
art
The American Government Is Searching For Its Own Lost Art
Murals and sculptures created during the New Deal have ended up in unexpected places. And one by one, they're being tracked down.
wax museum
Where Wax U.S. Presidents Go to Retire
In Gettysburg, it’s the end of an era for the Hall of Presidents and First Ladies Museum.
space exploration
Want To Become An Astronaut? Applications Open In a Week
space exploration
How Worried Should We Be About Space Junk Crashing to Earth?
food
Why Midcentury Lawyers Spent 12 Years Arguing About Peanut Butter
It all started when the FDA launched an "assault on inferior peanut butters."
crime and punishment
The Unsolved Case of the Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II
cheat week
How to Win a 19th Century Election
notes from the field
Watching the Strange & Stinky Corpse Flower Bloom
society adventures
How to Pick a Lock (With Infographics!)
society adventures
