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Sidedoor: A Smithsonian Podcast

Cellphones Rock

Cellphones put the power of the world at our fingertips and it's all made possible by rocks formed millions of years ago, deep underground.
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Smithsonian Digitization

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Sidedoor Podcast

The Smithsonian's flagship podcast sneaks you through the side door to learn the stories you won't find anywhere else.

Castle in spring.

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Elephant with Cher

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Upper Antelope Canyon in Arizona

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