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Why Petra Needs Its People 28:39

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For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving the geological site for tourists. But if the residents are forced to leave, and if their heritage has been permanently changed, then what exactly is being preserved? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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What Some of the Most Important Civil Rights Sites Look Like Today 2:50

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The Civil Rights movement was defined by seismic events that all took place in the South: the murder of Emmett Till, Rosa Parks refusing to leave her bus seat, and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Selma-to-Montgomery march

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The Law Behind the Great Plains' Giant Square Plots 1:29

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If you fly over the Great Plains today, giant squares of land immediately stand out. Many of these are the 160-acre plots forged out of the prairie by 19th-century pioneers, a legacy of the Homestead Act of 1862.

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Half of All North American Shorebirds Use This Rest Stop 1:16

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Cheyenne Bottoms is the nation's largest inland marsh, an area of over 60 square miles. It's also the favored resting spot of many species of migrating birds, from pelicans to 27 species of ducks.

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How Much Salmon Can a Kodiak Bear Devour? 1:24

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Separated from their mainland cousins for 10,000 years, kodiak bears have become the largest subspecies of brown bear on Earth. Here's what it takes to feed them.

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Ohio Natives Who Went on to Make History 2:37

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From actor Paul Newman to astronaut Neil Armstrong, Ohio is home to some of the most influential and recognizable people in history.

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Why Filmmakers Love New York City 3:06

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There's something about New York City that Hollywood can't resist, since the early 1900's the city has served as the setting for thousands of films.

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One of Nature's Most Amazing Sights 2:36

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One of Yellowstone's most popular attractions, the Grand Prismatic Spring is home to some of the earliest forms of life on Earth.

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Natural and Unnatural Wonders of Virginia 1:48

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Next to Virginia's wonder of the natural world, the 200 foot tall Natural Bridge, sits Foamhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made entirely out of styrofoam.

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Why Few Survive a Climb Up Alaska's Frigid Denali 2:36

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For many climbers, Mt. McKinley presents the alluring chance to reach the top of our continent. But the dangers involved in doing so are very real and sometimes very sudden.

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The Influential Decision of the Little Rock Nine 1:23

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In 1957, the Little Rock Nine, as they came to be known, returned to Arkansas' Little Rock Central High School day after day, facing angry crowds opposed to desegregation.

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Puerto Rico's #1 Crop Isn't Sugar, But It's Still Sweet 1:20

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Puerto Rico's agricultural economy was once dominated by sugar plantations. Today, the same fields hold everything from corn and rice to bananas, plantains, and mangoes.

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Roswell's Bizarre Aircraft Boneyard 2:12

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This ordinary small town holds extraordinary significance for aviation: it's home to Elvis' private jet, an airplane demolition yard, and the most famous aircraft that no one's ever seen.

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One of America's Most Legendary Military Command Centers 1:50

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From a secret underground command center carved out of the Rocky Mountains, the North American Aerospace Defense Command used to watch the skies for Soviet missiles and prepare for a nuclear attack.

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The Volcanoes of Hawaii 2:20

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Hawaii was born around 40 million years ago, from sea volcanoes and the shifting Earth.

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You Probably Don't Want Your Airline Pilot to Try This 2:04

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Third generation stunt pilot and Minnesota's favorite daredevil, John Mohr, attempts astonishing aerial acrobatics in his 1943 Stearman biplane.

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