Guess what! Colonial Americans would probably approve of the pumpkin spice craze. | Smithsonian Magazine

Not only can you catch the Orionid meteor shower in the coming days, but keep your eyes to the sky for two comets that will blaze through our solar system this month. | Smithsonian Magazine

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The Smithsonian's massive collection boasts over 147 million specimens, but only 1% is on display. #Museum #Smithsonian #History | Insider Science

22K views · 200 reactions | The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History has one of the biggest bird collections in the world, housing over 600,000 specimens, from ducks to eagles to peacocks. The collection was created over 200 years ago and is still being added to today. But why does the museum still need more and more specimens? Research and wildlife management, notably reducing the amount of bird strikes. | Insider Science | Facebook

2.5M views · 692 reactions | 3, 2, 1… blast off! We partnered with Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building to create immersive AR and VR learning experiences that transport people to the moon. Take a trip to the stars with a few of our friends Lance Bass, Michael Strahan, Phil Torres, & Kyle Hill. | Meta | Facebook