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The Jefferson Memorial is framed by the cherry blossom branches on the opposite side of the Tidal Basin.

The Unique History of Washington D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms

Sophia Elina McIntosh, Managing Editor of Human Interest April 14, 2025

Winter is coming to an end, and the signs of spring are popping up in every corner. While most trees stay resting in their dormant state, the cherry blossom trees are pioneers of their kind, one of the...

Lanny Smoot, standing on the HoloTile floor. (Credit: Disney Parks)

Lanny Smoot: Disney’s Most Prolific Imagineer

Sophia Elina McIntosh, Managing Editor of Human Interest May 25, 2024

With over 106 patents ranging from the world's most realistic lightsaber to the groundbreaking HoloTile floor, Lanny Smoot is one of the most creative inventors of our time. He is the first Disney Imagineer...

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