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The Shrek Donkey of Barron Park (Holiday Classic) Dec 25, 2024

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We visit a park in Palo Alto, California, home of the world’s most famous donkey.

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The Tank (Holiday Classic) Dec 24, 2024

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An industrial water tank-turned-concert hall in the high deserts of Colorado is nothing less than a sonic wonder of the world.

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-tank-rangely-colora

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The Timbuktu Manuscripts Dec 23, 2024

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These documents highlight the intellectual legacy of an ancient civilization based in Timbuktu, Mali.

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/timbuktu-manuscripts-mali

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A Message from Dylan. Plus: Send Us Your Questions! Dec 21, 2024

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A small bit of news, and a request. To ask Dylan your question, send an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com.

Or, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message.

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The Portland Treasure Map Dec 20, 2024

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A map in the archives of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library in Portland, OR may be the key to finding buried treasure that has yet to be found.

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Atlas Obscura Presents: A Tour de Stumps with Terrestrials Dec 19, 2024

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Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Terrestrials, a Radiolab spinoff show for families that explores strangeness on Earth. In this episode, host Lulu Miller visits some of our planet’s most magical tree stumps – which are anything but dead.

Plus: Cast your vote in Radiolab’s quasi-moon naming contest! Voting is open until January 1.

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Christmas Monsters with Colin Dickey Dec 18, 2024

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Writer and friend of the show Colin Dickey tries to destroy Dylan’s holiday cheer with arguments about why Christmas is actually full of monsters from around the world.

(Just a note for parents listening with little ones, Dylan and Colin talk frankly about Santa and his surrounding lore.)

Check out Colin’s Atlas Obscura column, Eerie Feeling.

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Art We Love to Hate Dec 17, 2024

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Places editors Michelle Cassidy and Diana Hubbell take us on a tour of two mildly disturbing yet lovable works of art.

Plus: If you have a piece of public art that you love to hate – or if you’ve created a work of public art that’s caused a stir – we want to hear from you. Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message telling us your name and story. You can also record a voice memo and email it to us at hello@atlasobscura.com.

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Dylan's Mailbag: Strange Things Packed, Authentic Adventures, Road Trip Food Disputes, and More Dec 16, 2024

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Dylans answers a slew of questions from staff and listeners.

Plus: Do you have a question for Dylan? Send us an email or voice memo to hello@atlasobscura.com. Dylan may answer your question in an upcoming episode!

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What Was Your First International Trip? Dec 14, 2024

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Our first international trips can be hugely influential. We want to hear your stories about leaving your home country for the first time. Where did you go? How did you prepare? What memories do you have from the trip? Maybe you loved it… or maybe you hated it! Either way, we want to hear about it. And if you are about to take your first trip this coming year, we want to know how you’re feeling leading up to it.

Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave us a message, or better yet, record a voice memo and email it to us at hello@atlasobscura.com

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