Undiscovered America

From one of the oldest-standing dance halls in Texas to Hitler’s toilet in New Jersey, these hidden destinations deserve a visit on your next American road trip.

From one of the oldest-standing dance halls in Texas to Hitler’s toilet in New Jersey, ... more

Curated byLauren Passell, Hark Editor

7 CLIPS34 MINS

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The Incredible Cross-Country Journey of Hitler’s Toilet

How did Hitler’s commode end up in a Florence, New Jersey auto-repair shop bathroom? Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras has the story.

The Incredible Cross-Country Journey of Hitler’s Toilet

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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One of Texas’ Longest-Running Dance Halls

On Vanishing Postcards, Evan Stern goes to Sefcik Hall, one of the longest-standing dance halls in the country, to hear about what the space means to the people of Seaton, Texas, and what it’s like there today.

One of Texas’ Longest-Running Dance Halls

Vanishing Postcards

4 MINS

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The Battle of the Twine Balls

Where lies the biggest ball of twine? That’s up for dispute. 99% Invisible has the story of one that claims to hold the title, in Valley View, Texas.

99% Invisible

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The World’s Most Narrow Bridge was Built for Squirrels

Nutty Narrows Bridge is a squirrel bridge in Longview, Washington, that holds the title as the world’s narrowest bridge. On Baby Geniuses, Emily Heller and Lisa Hanawalt run through the fascinating facts behind it.

The World’s Most Narrow Bridge was Built for Squirrels

Baby Geniuses

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The Balloon Man’s Giant Mega Colon

The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia is home to a giant colon, among many unusual other things. In a live performance of Sawbones, Sydnee and Justin McElroy talk about their visit to this very gross attraction.

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

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Take a Ride on One of America’s Oldest Pleasure Wheels

Take a ride on Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel with Greg Young and Tom Meyers of The Bowery Boys. It’s a 150-foot-tall ferris wheel at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park at Coney Island that was built in 1920.

Take a Ride on One of America’s Oldest Pleasure Wheels

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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Native American Etchings Protected by a Community

On RV Miles Podcast, Jason and Abby Epperson explore Petroglyphs National Park, a rock grouping created by a lava flow thousands of years ago and covered in Native American etchings.

Native American Etchings Protected by a Community

RV Miles Podcast

5 MINS

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Undiscovered America

The Incredible Cross-Country Journey of Hitler’s Toilet

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

One of Texas’ Longest-Running Dance Halls

Vanishing Postcards

The Battle of the Twine Balls

99% Invisible

The World’s Most Narrow Bridge was Built for Squirrels

Baby Geniuses

The Balloon Man’s Giant Mega Colon

Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

Take a Ride on One of America’s Oldest Pleasure Wheels

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

Native American Etchings Protected by a Community

RV Miles Podcast

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