Uncovering The Corners Of The World

By Karina Kosmala

Host Karina Kosmala, through in-depth research, invites you to join her on the journey to explore unique places in the United States and around the world. You won't even have to leave your home unless... more

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April 11, 2024 85. Tasting Pura Vida: Collin Sugg’s Adventure in Costa Rica-Pt. 1
Why are Starbucks coffee beans grown in Costa Rica? What is the proper technique for tasting coffee according to Starbucks? What are some cultural differences between the US and Costa Rica?
These are just some of the questions that my good friend and fellow podcaster, Collin Sugg (along with his cat Tom Barnaby) answers this week as he retells his trip to Costa Rica.
This episode is divided into two parts (Episode 85 and 86), be on the lookout for the episode 86 coming soon!
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11min
April 11, 2024 84. Idaho - Museum of Clean, Shoshone Ice Caves, and Shoshone Falls
The Daniel Hess Carpet Sweeper from 1860 is one of 100s of vacuum cleaners that line the walls of the Museum of Clean, our first stop this week. Next we cool off from the heat by descending towards Shoshone Ice Caves that may be haunted. Our last stop this week is at Shoshone Falls - the “Niagara of the West.”
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9min
February 20, 2024 83. Idaho - Potato Hotel, Potato Museum, and Dog Bark Park Inn
Ironically, potatoes are not native to Idaho. To understand everything there is to know about potatoes in Idaho we start our trip by staying a night at the Big Idaho Potato Hotel and then learn about the potato industry at the Idaho Potato Museum and Potato Station Cafe. We end our road trip this week in Cottonwood, ID, to visit a non-potato attraction.
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8min
January 16, 2024 82. Nevada - Dig This!, and the Loneliest Road in America
Happy New Year 2024!
We start the new year by maneuvering a 30,000 lb wheel loader (excavator) at a heavy-equipment playground on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. Next, while on the "Loneliest Road in America," we cross the border to the Republic of Molossia. Then we stop by the Stokes Castle, a three-story granite tower in the Nevada desert.

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December 09, 2023 81. Nevada - Death Valley National Park, a Mining Ghost Town, and Ponderosa Saloon
In the hottest and driest area in the United States, we visit a mining town that used to transport a chemical across rough roads from Furnace Creek to Mojave. Next, we visit Berlin-Ichthyosaur (Ick-theo-saur) State Park to see a ghost town that is also the site of 225-million-year-old marine reptile fossils. Lastly, we grab a drink at the Ponderosa Saloon before we head downstairs to explore its underground gold mine.
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8min
October 31, 2023 80. Ghostly Halloween - "Halloween Capital of the World," Death Valley National Park, and the Original Halloweentown
What better way to celebrate Halloween than in city (in Minnesota) that claims to be the first in the United States to host a Halloween celebration? In Death Valley National Park, we find a ghost town with some eerie sculptures and a haunted tale. Lastly, we visit the filming location of the 1998 movie Halloweentown.
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8min
October 12, 2023 79. Illinois vs. Iowa - Tug Fest, 30-foot Bicyclist Statue, and Matchstick Marvels
Tug-of-war might be a friendly backyard game, but it is an intense annual competition in Port Byron, IL, and LeClaire, IA. These two small towns stop all river traffic to pull a 2,700-foot rope across the Mississippi River. Besides cheering on our favorite team (or state) at Tug Fest, we look for the 30-foot-bicyclist statue in Port Byron, IL, and then count the matchsticks in the Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry sculpture at the Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook, IA.

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9min
September 17, 2023 78. Wisconsin Dells, WI - House on the Rock, Dells Boat Tours, and Original Wisconsin Ducks
The "World's Largest Indoor Carousel," a 200-foot tall blue whale, and a mechanically operated 80-piece orchestra ensemble are a few of the surprises that we find in the House on the Rock this week while in Wisconsin Dells. Next, we sail down the Wisconsin River and stop to see a dog recreate the "Leaping the Chasm" photo, before diving into Lake Delton on the Original Wisconsin Duck.
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9min
August 23, 2023 77. Roanoke Island, North Carolina - The Mystery of the Lost Colony, a Lighthouse, and Maritime Museum
Roanoke Island's first English settlers vanished without an explanation.
On Roanoke Island, we stopped by the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center to read about the "Lost Colony," Native Americans, and the Freedman's Colony. In Manteo, North Carolina, we peer out of the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, a replica of the 1877 lighthouse. At the Roanoke Island Maritime Museum, we observe staff restore historical vessels.
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8min
July 29, 2023 76. The Alaskan Excursion With Collin Sugg- Pt. 2
(Part 2 of "The Alaskan Excursion with Collin Sugg")
Are there ghosts in Skagway, AK? Who won the Lumberjack Competition in Ketchikan? How can you get to Juneau?
Fellow podcaster Collin Sugg explains the darker side of Skagway and narrates the Lumberjack Competition between the US and Canadian teams. He leaves some tips and advice for those planning to take a cruise to Alaska.
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18min

FAQs about Uncovering The Corners Of The World:

How many episodes does Uncovering The Corners Of The World have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.