The Curiosity Cabinet

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Objects have anecdotes within them and histories behind them. Here, we uncover those tales.

About Jeffrey Rubel

Educator, historian of science, cookbook lover, theatergoer. Thinking mainly about how science and technology shape our world and define our culture.

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