Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

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Uncovering a Nazi Submarine Off the Coast of Brazil Apr 07, 2014

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A German submarine sank to its watery grave somewhere off the coast of South America in 1943. This is the exact moment it's discovered.

Giant Panda Cub Bao Bao Is Growing Up Fast Mar 24, 2014

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Bao Bao is already practicing her walking, climbing, and she's developing a taste for bamboo at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

The Inspiration Behind "One Way or Another" Mar 10, 2014

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With lyrics inspired by conversations Debbie Harry had with her ex-boyfriend, and the musical collaboration of Nigel Harrison and Jimmy Destri, "One Way or Another" rocketed up the charts.

This Impressive Idaho Waterfall Is Taller Than Niagara Mar 03, 2014

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If you think Niagara Falls is breathtaking, wait until you experience Idaho's Shoshone Falls, the "Niagara of the West."

These Adorable Cubs Have Big Personalities Mar 03, 2014

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The National Zoo's tiger cubs, Bandar and Sukacita, spend the day playing outside, under the watchful eye of their mom, Damai.

The Best View of the Grand Canyon Feb 24, 2014

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Scientists still don't entirely comprehend the 1.5 billion year history of the Grand Canyon; it's a story of erosion that has created one of the most breathtaking sites in America.

This Brave Little Dog Survived in The North Pole Feb 24, 2014

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Accompanying her owner on his Arctic expeditions, Titina became the first dog to go to the North Pole.

Why Should You Remember the Alamo? Feb 17, 2014

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Almost a month after 200 Texan rebels were defeated at the Battle of the Alamo, the rebel army got its revenge, earning Texas its independence.

What These Crabs Can Teach Us About Sex Feb 11, 2014

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Fiddler crabs in Panama care more about safety than claw size when choosing a mate.

On the Shores of the Great Lakes Feb 10, 2014

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Surrounded by four of America's Great Lakes, Michigan has more freshwater shoreline than any other state. Each of its shores has its own unique landscape, from forests, to beaches, to giant walls of sand.