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Explore America with Smithsonian Channel and foursquare! Follow us and check in on foursquare to unlock America's stories. Smithsonian Channel, explores the history of our planet, life and culture, with 100% original, family-friendly programming. From the origins of the universe to the deaths of civilizations, from upscale design awards to down-home chili cook-offs, we tackle subjects as diverse and limitless as the landscape we cover. Smithsonian Channel brings content from the world's leading cultural institution into a media-rich environment. We explore and celebrate the people, discoveries and achievements that define our country in a way that entertains, educates and inspires, bringing our American history to life - a story written by us, we the people.

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