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Did you know that the Smithsonian once received a book said to be bound in human skin? Or that a Smithsonian scientist donated his skeleton, together with that of his Irish Wolfhound, for research?
These are among the many curious tales embedded in America's national museum - a place where curators, librarians, and researchers make surprising discoveries every day.
Dr. Nancy Gwinn will present a fascinating talk on the "Secrets of the Smithsonian."
RSVP: library.si.edu/secret-smithsonian-san-diego