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Sep 2023
14m 24s

The 49th Parallel (Classic)

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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A listener takes us to a town on the edge of the longest undefended border in the world.  Note: US-Canada border regulations have been updated since this episode first aired. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/uscanada-border-slash GREAT NEWS: We’re up for an award - and you can help us win! Our podcast has been named a finalist ... Show More
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