July 27 ,1972 : The full-scale model of the Tyrannosaurus rex got situated in his new home in the West Wing, where it was exhibited in an open 55-foot-high well visible from all three floor levels. The head of the dinosaur has been on display above the entrance hall since 1966.

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Museum of Science, Boston

In 1951, the Museum of Science opened along the Charles River to great popularity. After multiple expansions in the following decades, the museum grew into the facility is today, attracting approximately 1.5 million visitors per year.

Congress nears a desultory end

The Congress of the last two years is on track to notch a record as the most unpopular and one of the least productive in at least 40 years.

Opinion | The Podium

Making Boston a safe place for bicyclists

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino says that the six “E’s” of bicycle planning can help ensure that the city streets are safe for riders.

Stage Review

New Rep’s ‘Holiday Memories’ brings Capote to life

It’s hard to resist Christmas stories that hark back to a more innocent time.

Latest news

Rice withdraws from sec. of state consideration

UN Ambassador Susan Rice told President Obama she wanted to avoid a “disruptive” confirmation process.

In another reversal, Morse drops pursuit of casino

Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse has halted potential casino developments in his city, a month after he reversed a longtime anti-casino stance.

Costco co-workers hit Powerball jackpot

Powerball winners Rosa DeLeon of Arlington and Reginald LeBlanc of Lexington opted for the lump sum payment, worth over $11m each.

Red Sox reach deal with Ryan Dempster

The Red Sox may have found the starting pitcher they needed in the 35-year-old, who agreed to a two-year, $26.5 million deal.

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Experience the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum After Hours

Boston Globe Insiders are invited to the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum for after hours, and select participants will get to attend a concert.

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Tom Brady (12) showed his experience Monday night, Matt Schaub his lack of it.

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Tom Brady again proves why Patriots thrive

The Google Nexus 7 is among the year’s best tablets.

Tech Lab

In time for the holidays, the year’s best gadgets

Attorney General Martha Coakley defended her decision for bring the charges as “neither frivolous nor arbitrary.”

Cahill outcome’s effect uncertain for Coakley

Brent Anderson is operations manager at a Wanxiang solar facility in Illinois.

A123 buyer quietly built presence

Food

Christmas desserts in the Provencal tradition

“Debbie’s Barbies” are photographs of Debbie Klein’s childhood dolls dressed in stylish outfits that her mother, Mabel Wilcox, made for them.

Barbie as fashionista

Ambreen Butt’s “I Am My Lost Diamond” installation at Carroll and Sons.

Galleries

Cultural divides, blurred and explosive

Bill Belichick thanks fans for their support after the Patriots routed Houston Monday night.

Patriots set sights on AFC’s top playoff seed

Audience members inspected a model of MGM’s proposed casino resort.

Casino developers make pitch in Springfield

Children danced at the 2011 Christmas in the City event in Boston.

Brian McGrory

Christmas in the City is the best gift of the year

Martin Freeman plays Bilbo Baggins in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of director Peter Jackson’s new Tolkien trilogy.

Movie Review

‘The Hobbit’ marked by striking visuals, slow pace

Real-bearded Dan Greenleaf (left) must be nice all year. Jim Manning says real whiskers aren’t needed.

Real or fake beards? Santas split on the issue

Sports

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Bill Belichick has led the Patriots to 13 straight wins in December.

Patriots’ December dominance rolls on

New England is riding a 13-game winning streak in the year’s final month, a streak that has allowed it to seize prime playoff position in recent years.