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The National Portrait Gallery - Off the Mall in DC

The National Portrait Gallery is part of the Smithsonian Museum system that is not located on the Washington DC Mall. The National Portrait Gallery on 8th and F Streets, a short walk from the mall, or near the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Metro, features presidential portraits, historical, and contemporary portraiture.

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About Nostradamus, Obama and the AntiChrist

What faith should we place in predictions of Nostradamus concerning a black president and the end of the world in 2012? The answer is: none! But nevertheless, there are circulating on the internet some really idiotic but also possibly dangerous rumours, featuring some so-called "Nostradamus prophecies", the coming of the...

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Washington, DC: Top 5 Favorite Places to Visit - Activities and Attractions for Tourists

Washington, D.C. is by far, my most favorite city. I travel there frequently for work and pleasure and know the city like the back of my hand. Even if you're not involved with politics, this phenomenal city...

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Top 10 things to do in Washington DC

The capital city of America, Washington DC has so many attractions that you should visit when you go there. Some of the things to do in Washington DC include DC by foot, Smithsonian (free admission),...

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Duck Decoy

Duck Decoy (Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons) In Texas, it's very common to have a stock tank on your property if you have a bit of acreage. For the rest of you, you probably refer to this small body of water...

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General Custer and Larry Daley fleeing from Kahmunrah and cohorts. Scene from "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian."57

Night At The Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian, released 2009

"Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian" was as fun, adventuresome, and comedic as its predecessor "Night at the Museum" based on the children's book with the same title authored by Milan Trenc. Ben...

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Jefferson's bible: Most sublime and benevolent

Thomas Jefferson edited the King James bible. He removed all references to divinity, leaving only a moral and philosophical guide.

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Some Really Cool Old Photos Recently Found !

Do you like old photos that have been totally forgotten and lost in time? Old photos are remarkable evidence of how much we humans change over time. We are never the same from one year to the next, and even...

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The World's Largest Snake Ever

Fossil of World’s Largest Snake On Wednesday 4th Feb. 2009 a scientific team made the announcement that the fossilised remains of a snake were found in an open coal mine in northern Columbia. They...

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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Game Review

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian the videogame has managed to defy the immutable laws of gaming and offer a movie-licensed product that is actually not bad. With a healthy selection of simple puzzles and a very forgiving level of difficulty, it provides a nice child-friendly companion piece to a very kid-centric movie.

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