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A Peek Inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Where 'Sesame Street' Characters and Other Whimsical Puppets Are Designed

Jim Henson's Creature Shop now offers public tours, allowing visitors to explore the magical process behind creating beloved 'Sesame Street' characters and other whimsical puppets.

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A Peek Inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Where 'Sesame Street' Characters and Other Whimsical Puppets Are Designed

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A Peek Inside Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Where 'Sesame Street' Characters and Other Whimsical Puppets Are Designed

Latest Discoveries

Man converts canoe into a sailboat, takes it for a spin

Sandy and Luna return to nest after a big day of flying

Earth Might Be Home to 20 Million Insect Species—More Than Three Times as Many as Previously Thought, a Study Suggests

Southeast Asia Nears Malaria Elimination, Down Two-Thirds Since 2010

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

Small Steps

The Power of Awe

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