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Bones created in a lab could provide a low-carbon alternative.
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Connecting New Jersey and Manhattan, the George Washington Bridge remains one of the longest suspension bridges in the United States and is responsible for transporting millions of people into and out of New York every year.
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8 Opulent Palaces to Visit Around the World
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The Jefferson Memorial is one of D.C.’s most recognizable monuments—but at one time, many residents didn’t want it there at all.
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8 Amazing Scrapped Projects That Would Have Changed U.S. Cities
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10 Amazing Moats Around the World
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9 Minimalist Facts About Architect Mies van der Rohe
Happy birthday, Mies!
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