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The world is full of awesome experiences and great places. Take a tour around the world from the palm of your hand as you see some of The Coolest Stuff on the Planet from HowStuffWorks.com.... more
FAQs about The Coolest Stuff on the Planet:How many episodes does The Coolest Stuff on the Planet have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.
October 01, 2010Is Granada really named after a fruit?The city of Granada, Spain is famous for its Moorish past, majestic mountain setting -- and its pomegranates! Matt and Rachel take you on a brief tour of Granada in this episode....more7minPlay
September 24, 2010When in Rome, why not visit a celebrated edifice?In 1632, Pope Urban VIII had the following words inscribed on the Pantheon: "The Pantheon, the most celebrated edifice in the whole world." Tune in to find out why he wasn't exaggerating -- and why the Pantheon ranks among the Coolest Stuff on the Planet....more7minPlay
September 17, 2010A Little Bit More o' LondonIn the second installment of their "London" series, Rachel and Matt take a lively, lighthearted look at more of London's famous attractions, from theater and the Thames to Trafalgar Square....more7minPlay
September 10, 2010A Little Bit O' LondonLondon is a sprawling, multicultural metropolis that's chock-full of Cool Stuff. So much, in fact, that it can't be contained in just one episode! In this installment, Matt and Rachel introduce you to the United Kingdom's capital city....more8minPlay
September 03, 2010Rome's Spanish-French-Italian StepsIn the third installment in their "When in Rome" series, Matt and Rachel take you on a virtual tour of another of the Italian capital's beloved landmarks: the Spanish Steps. Find out why these steps are so Cool -- and so multicultural -- in this episode....more7minPlay
August 27, 2010The Pleasant City of SevilleIn the Spanish city of Sevilla/Seville, you can't turn a corner without finding Cool Stuff -- from exquisite architecture and tasty tapas to Flamenco dancing! Matt and Rachel take you on a virtual tour of the romantic city of Seville in this episode....more10minPlay
August 20, 2010I Heart GuanajuatoGuanajuato is the capital city of the Mexican state of Guanajuato -- and it's also one of Rachel's favorite places on the planet! Take a virtual tour of this charming colonial city and discover why it ranks among The Coolest Stuff on the Planet....more8minPlay
August 13, 2010When in Rome, why not make a wish?Rome's Trevi Fountain is a favorite with tourists, movie directors and romantics, but did you know it's also a popular wishing well? Discover why coin-tossing is traditional at this Baroque masterpiece -- and more Cool Stuff -- in this episode....more12minPlay
August 06, 2010The Migratory Monarchs of MichoacanMonarch butterflies may look fragile, but every year, hordes of them fly thousands of miles to special wintering grounds in Mexico. In this episode, meet millions of these ethereal orange-and-black travelers in the butterfly sanctuaries of Michoacan....more9minPlay
July 30, 2010Johannesburg: City of Gold (and Trees)Johannesburg was recently one of the host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament, but how much do you know about this "World Class African City?" Matt and Rachel take you on a little jaunt to South Africa to check out Joburg's Cool Stuff....more9minPlay
FAQs about The Coolest Stuff on the Planet:How many episodes does The Coolest Stuff on the Planet have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.