Picks From The Past
February 1941
A Dinosaur Walks into the Museum
What scientific "detectives" deduced from the biggest footprints ever found
November–December 1921
Rains of Fishes
A compilation of the evidence that fishes occasionally fall from the sky
May–June 1921
How Diamonds Are Polished
Processes to transform a diamond in the rough into the exquisite brilliant of commerce
September 1947
Mystery of Singing Sands
Many desert travelers have been frightened or awed by this amazing phenomenon
June 1946
Bones in the Brewery
A Paleontologist's Rendezvous with History and Prehistory in St. Louis
February 1938
What Are They Thinking?
Characteristic facial expressions, postures, and movements are the key to an understanding of animal psychology and the soul of animal art.
October 1934
Patagonian Oasis
Even amid the wind-swept desolation of southern Argentine a haven may occasionally be found.