Building 'The World' Off the Coast of Dubai June 13, 2005 • An ambitious new project just offshore from the United Arab Emirates capital city of Dubai hopes to re-create the geography of the globe. The project, named "The World," consists of 300 man-made islands grouped roughly into continents and countries. Building 'The World' Off the Coast of Dubai Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4700950/4700951" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Unraveling the Story Behind a Big Ball of Twine November 29, 2004 • Cawker City, Kans., boasts one of America's great roadside attractions: the world's largest ball of sisal twine. Is the claim really true? NPR's Steve Inskeep investigates in a conversation with Kay Thull of the Cawker City Community Club. Unraveling the Story Behind a Big Ball of Twine Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4189959/4190194" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Weeki Wachee Springs August 10, 1997 • Fifty years ago, a limestone cavern at Weeki Wachee Springs, Fla., entered the realm of American kitsch when a group of ladies donned mermaid suits and swam for audiences in an underwater ballet. Today, the show is still drawing tourists.