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The Coolest Stuff on the Planet

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  • Duration: 05:51
  • The Pantanal is a large wetland area located in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay that's teeming with plant and animal life. Explore the wild, watery world of the Pantanal with Matt and Rachel in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
  • Duration: 04:40
  • The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is famous for many things -- gorgeous people and places, Carnaval, soccer, poverty and violence. Join Matt and Rachel as they explore the many facets of Rio in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
  • Duration: 05:24
  • The small town of Churchill in the Canadian province of Manitoba has a lot of natural attractions -- especially of the large, white variety. Find out why it's a great place to check out bears and whales in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
  • Duration: 04:13
  • If you like mud and you like architecture, this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet is a must-see. Join Matt and Rachel on a virtual tour of the world's biggest mud structure -- the Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali, West Africa.
  • Duration: 06:14
  • Agra Fort isn't as well-known as its famous neighbor the Taj Mahal, but this huge palace/fortress complex is just as cool. Take a virtual tour of Agra Fort's intricate architecture and colorful history in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
  • Duration: 05:13
  • Shared by Peru and Bolivia, Lake Titicaca is a high-altitude lake with an interesting mix of wild and human inhabitants. Take a tour of the world's highest navigable lake in this episode of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet.
  • Duration: 06:02
  • Yosemite isn't just the nickname of a cantankerous cartoon character -- it's also one of the oldest national parks in the world. Discover the natural delights of Yosemite in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:01
  • Katmai National Park is a remote, rugged place that's famous for brown bears and volcanoes. Explore the wildlife and geological wonders of this gorgeous slice of Alaska in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:32
  • The Grand Canyon offers visitors a gorgeous, unparalleled slice of geological history. Explore the many layers of the Grand Canyon and take a walk in the sky in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:23
  • After 95 years of ferrying ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the Panama Canal still plays an important role in international trade. Learn more about this cool canal's past, present and future in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:03
  • Built around 2,000 years ago in the Nazca desert of Peru, the mysterious Nazca lines form thousands of drawings across the desert floor. Learn more about the Nazca lines -- and what makes them so cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:37
  • The lost Maya city of Palenque stunned the first outsiders who stumbled upon it in the rainforests of Southern Mexico. Take a virtual tour of this beautiful ruined city -- and discover what makes it so cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:49
  • The ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular tourist attractions for good reason. Get lost in this famous "city in the clouds" with Matt and Rachel in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:36
  • The Great Barrier Reef, which is actually made up of thousands of individual reefs, is a wonderland of marine life. Take a swim near this amazing ecosystem -- and meet some of its many inhabitants -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:37
  • Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a vibrant red rock formation in the heart of Australia. Find out why it's a great place to visit -- and to catch a sunset -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 04:48
  • The Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat is a wonder of the ancient world -- and it's also a great place to climb stairs. Find out why stairclimbing and Ankgor Wat rank as the Coolest Stuff on the Planet in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 04:52
  • Singapore offers visitors a wide array of attractions, from multicultural cuisine to performing arts. Find out why Singapore is a great place for theater -- and good behavior -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:15
  • The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania offers a safari experience like no other. Find out why this mini Serengeti is a great place to birdwatch in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:57
  • A trip to the lake can be a lot of fun, especially if that lake is one of the biggest in the world. Find out why Siberia's Lake Baikal is a must-see in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:06
  • Every year, the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya hosts one of the most spectacular animal migrations on the planet. Find out why it's cool to follow the crowd in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:02
  • Hagia Sophia has gone through several identity changes over the centuries. Find out why this unusual museum ranks among the Coolest Stuff on the Planet in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:12
  • In the movies, lemurs from Madagascar have a penchant for busting a move. Find out why that's not too much of a "leap" of logic in real life -- and why Madagascar is cool -- in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
  • Duration: 05:56
  • The statues at Abu Simbel in Egypt are a testament to human ingenuity -- and ego. Find out what's so cool about Abu Simbel (and statues) in this video podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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