Smithsonian secrets most likely to blow your mind

Get a behind-the-scenes look at a vast museum collection open only to select visitors

Numerous jars of preserved animals sit on a shelf.

The Smithsonian Museum Support Center houses nearly 150 million items, including giant worms preserved in alcohol.

Stephen Voss

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