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The nation's library is an ever-expanding temple of knowledge and creativity. Here are a few of its most incredible, unexpected, and otherwise historic jewels.

Imagine you had access to the original reels of film for your favorite movies of all time. It’s better than streaming; it’s the world’s largest physical media collection, and it’s located right in the ...