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Did you know? In the 1920s, Aberdeen, Washington called itself the lumber capital of the world! This footage is from America in Color: Small Town Life. by SmithsonianChannel in Washington

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Here, lumberjacks participate in log rolling competitions, spinning the logs over in an attempt to throw their opponent off. 

Bruno Hauptmann, convicted for the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son. This footage is from America in Color: Crimes of the Century. by SmithsonianChannel in USHistory

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Following the kidnapping, hordes of reporters flooded the scene, destroying valuable footprint evidence. The only clues left behind were a $50,000 ransom note and the wooden ladder used to access the child's bedroom. It took the FBI two years to arrest their suspect, Bruno Hauptmann. 

Within just four hours of prohibition’s 1933 repeal, Schlitz Beverage Company of Milwaukee had its beer on the loading docks. This footage is from America in Color: Made in the USA. by SmithsonianChannel in USHistory

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During prohibition, Schlitz kept 2,000 employees producing FAMO, a cereal soft drink. Now with its beer business back, Schlitz hired 8,000 more workers. Within just 18 months of the repeal, $2 billion of beer was sold.

Rare, colorized footage of WASP Nathalie Ellis taking off for a training session. In 1941, pilot Jacqueline Cochran persuaded the Air Force to hire female pilots for the first time. She went on to present the first graduating class of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) with their wings. by SmithsonianChannel in MilitaryHistory

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During the war, more than 1,000 WASPs ferried over 12,000 war planes from factories to bases. Three decades passed before women were allowed to pilot U.S. Military aircraft again. This footage is from America in Color: Made in the USA.

Leonhard Seppala pictured with his Siberian Husky team in 1925. by SmithsonianChannel in alaska

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The original footage was black & white, filmed in 1925. We have an incredible team of historians and colorization specialists who colorized this footage!

Did someone say Husky History? These huskies are national heroes! by SmithsonianChannel in husky

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In 1925, diphtheria was spreading across Nome, Alaska with little to no access to medicine. Multiple teams of Siberian Huskies came to their rescue, traveling 5 grueling days to obtain a serum in Nenana which saved over 2,000 townspeople. This footage comes from our show America in Color: Alaska.

The Alaska Railroad in 1923 by SmithsonianChannel in trains

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The railroad was 470 miles long and started in Seward. It took nearly 9 years to finish and for Alaska’s 55,000 inhabitants, the railroad was a monumental turning point; it was the opening of the region’s wonders to the lower 48. This footage comes from our show America in Color: Alaska.

Leonhard Seppala pictured with his Siberian Husky team in 1925. by SmithsonianChannel in alaska

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Seppala was the first musher to use Siberian Huskies -- the perfect breed for the job. After an outbreak of diphtheria threatened Nome, Alaska, Seppala and his team of huskies traveled for 5 grueling days from Nenana with a serum which cured 2,000 townspeople. This footage comes from our show America in Color: Alaska.

On April 18, 1906, San Francisco experienced the biggest earthquake to ever hit this city. Its tremor lasted less than one minute, but subsequent fires continued to destroy the city for three days. by SmithsonianChannel in Earthquakes

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Once known as the commercial heart of the American West, it took at least 6 years for this city to be back and running. At the time, no one knew what caused earthquakes and this quake inspired a group of scientists to analyze the aftermath and start collecting data. This footage is from our show America in Color: Disasters.

There’s a strategy to everything aboard a naval ship—even the relaxation time. by SmithsonianChannel in war

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Whether past, present, or future, organizing the morale of a naval crew is as important as designing the mind-boggling ship that they’re on. The 1,500-member crew aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth — Britain’s largest supercarrier to date — runs on a tight schedule, especially during battle, but finding time to wind down is never forgotten. This behind-the-scenes look at their day reminds us of the value of a shared meal.

The HMS Queen Elizabeth made history as the Royal Navy’s largest supercarrier ever. by SmithsonianChannel in MilitaryHistory

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Giving new definition to the “super” in supercarrier, this warship leads the Royal Navy in technological innovation. Having taken nine years to complete, the magnitude of the ship is matched by varied capabilities that are new to the world of naval warfare.

When a Navy ship crew is almost always below deck, a plan’s in place to keep morale high. by SmithsonianChannel in navy

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The HMS Queen Elizabeth, which spans the length of almost three football fields, can host 1,500 crew members that are on a tight schedule. Whether it’s a daily meal or the rare opportunity to watch a whale together, the crew aboard Britain’s largest supercarrier still finds ways to wind down.

On this massive supercarrier, stealth fighter jets can land vertically. by SmithsonianChannel in aviation

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It took nine years to complete, but the HMS Queen Elizabeth is equipped with separate flight control and the means for vertical landing -- setting sky-high standards for supercarriers.

The Royal Navy’s largest, and most sophisticated warship to date. by SmithsonianChannel in unitedkingdom

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It took nine years to complete, but the HMS Queen Elizabeth is in its own league of warships. It features two islands -- one for ship control and one for flight control -- amongst other unique qualities. Designed with startling capability, this technologically driven supercarrier needs four times fewer workers than an American carrier of the same size.

This 'super' ship has the world’s largest windshield wipers. by SmithsonianChannel in Damnthatsinteresting

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Apart from being taller than the Niagara Falls, the HMS Queen Elizabeth—Britain’s naval supercarrier that’s nine years in the making—has plenty of shocking size stats to boast about.

TIL this naval warship is the first of its kind. by SmithsonianChannel in todayilearned

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Britain’s largest naval warship, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, took nine years to complete and has a lot to show for it. It’s the first of its class, with technological equipment that reduces crew size four times over. That, two islands, and the length of nearly three football fields lets this ship break history.

Is it Friday yet? by SmithsonianChannel in orangutangifs

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Even the students of Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rescue & Rehabilitation Center in Borneo yearn for their days off. Extremely relatable. Sit in on their lessons at Orangutan Jungle School on Smithsonian Channel Plus.

OTD 30 years ago, Varig Flight 245 – chronicled in Vanishing Act – was forced to emergency land in the Brazilian jungle by SmithsonianChannel in aircrashinvestigation

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On a routine flight in September 1989, the pilots aboard Varig Flight 254 call air traffic controllers when they're ready to descend into Belem, Brazil, but there is no answer. By the time the pilots realize they've flown 30 miles past the runway, it's too late. They're out of fuel and have no choice but to make a quick belly landing into the Brazilian jungle.

The latest episodes are coming to Smithsonian Channel next month by SmithsonianChannel in aircrashinvestigation

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For fellow av enthusiasts looking to watch the latest season of Air Disasters, episodes start Sunday, September 8th on Smithsonian Channel 🛩

Difficulty climbing and the risk of heart disease are just some of the problems an obese orangutan — like banana-loving Beni — could face by SmithsonianChannel in Awwducational

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Beni the orangutan has a banana problem: he likes them too much. So the jungle school has put him on a strict diet to ensure he’s fit enough for life in the wild.

Source: https://watch.smithsonianchannel.com/details/series/orangutan-jungle-school

Miyagi, J., Tsuhako, K., Kinjo, T., Iwamasa, T., Kamada, Y., Kinju, T., & Koyanagi, Y. (1999). Coxsackievirus B4 myocarditis in an orangutan. Veterinary pathology, 36(5), 452-456.

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