No one in the world knows Smithsonian Magazine better than Joseph J. Gebhardt. He reads practically every word of every issue, from the table of contents to the last gasp of the final essay.

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This week’s question: “If you could talk to your five-year-old self, what advice would you give them?” To take part, drop us a line via this form by 12pm on Wednesday, April 9. Chung Yuen ...