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Iowa Remnant Prairies May 09, 2023

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Elusive patches of land in America’s Midwest can show us what the environment was like 150 years ago and tell us about the future.

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National Poo Museum May 08, 2023

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We spend time with the world’s foremost poo enthusiasts, who operate a museum in England where poo is elegant, elevated and celebrated.

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Mississippi River Basin Model (Classic) May 05, 2023

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A walk through this scale model has you feeling like a giant, and striding from Baton Rouge to Omaha in an hour. LEARN MORE about the model and the group trying to revive it, here: https://friendsofmrbm.org/

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The Nutmobile May 04, 2023

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The next time you go out on a road trip, keep your eyes peeled for a peanut-shaped car that got its start as an advertising play during the Great Depression

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Okomfo Anokye’s Sword May 03, 2023

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Nestled in a hospital courtyard in Kumasi, Ghana, you’ll find the strength of the Asante people: the sword of Okomfo Anokye, planted in the ground over 300 years ago.

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Hurricane Hunters May 02, 2023

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We go on a bumpy ride with the Hurricane Hunters – the government’s team of scientists who fly into storms so the rest of us can have accurate info and research about massive weather events. Our guide is Nick Underwood, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Distant Relatives May 01, 2023

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At a food truck in Austin, tried and true barbecue favorites meet unexpected spices and flavor profiles. Here, chef Damien Brockway’s journey into family history led him to weave the flavors of the African diaspora into his food. This episode was produced in partnership with Travel Texas.

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The Deadliest Lake (Classic) Apr 28, 2023

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In 1986 an unknown natural disaster at Lake Nyos in Menchum, Cameroon left more than 1700 people dead in one night - and puzzled scientists. Listen to learn how they solved the mystery.

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Moose Boulder Apr 27, 2023

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How far would you go to find the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the United States?

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The Last Wild Apple Groves Apr 26, 2023

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The variety of apples we enjoy today have a common ancestor that lies in the forests of Kazakhstan, where scientists are studying the wildest version of the fruit.

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