Modern Marvels

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Milk
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Ιαν 07, 2008
Got milk? Billions of pounds of milk are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. Milk is the basis for its own food group, and has been around since the dawn of mammals. Visit a farm with a .. show full overview
15x2
Carbon
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Ιαν 14, 2008
Carbon is the chemical basis of all known life and yet this simple element is also the foundation of modern technology. Carbon burns hotter, cuts deeper, insulates more thoroughly and .. show full overview
15x3
90's Tech
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Φεβ 07, 2008
The dot.com decade opened up the information superhighway and for the first time, people could shop, search, and surf online with the click of a mouse. Take a trip to the end of the 20th century and the beginning of today technologies.
15x4
Superhighways
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Φεβ 28, 2008
Millions of drivers travel the world's superhighways each year. See a multi-billion dollar expansion project in Houston where a stretch of superhighway is being widened to 20 lanes & .. show full overview
15x5
World's Strongest 3
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Μαρ 06, 2008
Witness some mind-blowing feats of strength starting with the world's most powerful elevators. Discover the world's strongest tire, the strongest mountain bike, the world's strongest .. show full overview
15x6
Strange Weapons
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Μαρ 10, 2008
Discover microwave-like rays that make the enemy flee; laser weapons mounted on trucks & planes that can blow missiles out of the sky; non-lethal weapons include a B.B. machine gun; and a flashing device that may make you lose your lunch.
15x7
Alaskan Fishing
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Μαρ 16, 2008
Takes a look inside the amazing ultra-modern world of high stakes commercial fishing where a wrong decision on the captain's part can cost not just the season's catch, but also the lives of his crew.
15x7
Whiskey
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Μαρ 17, 2008
Visit some of the world's finest distilleries to see how each country brews this thousand-year old spirit. Go behind the scenes at Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Canadian Club Whiskey.
15x9
Bread
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Μαρ 24, 2008
It's the basic source of nourishment for half the world. Bake it, roast it, slice it, or toast it, it's a wonder with three simple ingredients.
15x10
Ultimate Gadgets
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Απρ 04, 2008
We're living in a gadget revolution. New and unimagined gizmos solve problems that we didn't even know we had. They emerge from cutting edge think tanks and tinkerers basement workshops. .. show full overview
15x11
Locomotives
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Απρ 07, 2008
Race through the French countryside at nearly 300 MPH on the fastest locomotive in the world. Ride on the little engines that could as they guide giant ships through the Panama Canal. .. show full overview
15x12
Rats
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Απρ 30, 2008
Feared by millions worldwide, rats are some of the most dangerous, destructive and useful animals on Earth.
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Mad Electricity
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Μάϊ 14, 2008
Nikola Tesla's bizarre vision of the future brought him failure, but his genius electrified the world.
15x14
Axes
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Μάϊ 30, 2008
The axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting tools. Visit one of the nation's largest axe manufacturers, take a swing with a Vikings' battleaxe, then see .. show full overview
15x15
Most Dangerous
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Ιουν 06, 2008
Discover that the deadliest snakes, sports and weather events are closer and more treacherous than you think.
15x16
Super Hot
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Ιουν 09, 2008
Explore the world of extreme temperatures.
15x18
Corpse Tech
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Ιουν 20, 2008
Do you ever wonder what happens to your body after you die? You might be surprised to discover that the human body is host to a multitude of hidden secrets. Discover how coroners and .. show full overview
15x19
Ice Cream
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Ιουν 23, 2008
From the gelato of Italy to the French Pot process of the 1800s to numerous assortments of frozen delights being served up today, learn the history of this delicious dessert.
15x19
Bathroom Tech 2
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Ιουν 30, 2008
The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new digitally controlled uber-shower, complete with steam, music and LED chromatherapy. .. show full overview
15x21
Crashes
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Ιούλ 10, 2008
Explore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the subatomic. Indy car racing; motorcycles; skydiving; meteorites; and subatomic particles.
15x22
Underwear
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Ιούλ 17, 2008
From itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers learn how our undergarments have evolved over the last 100 years.
15x23
Batman Tech
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Ιούλ 21, 2008
He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsenal of .. show full overview
15x24
Coin Operated
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Ιούλ 24, 2008
Every 15 minutes, Americans insert over 3.5 million coins into vending machines. What are they buying? How do the machines work?
15x25
Secrets of Oil
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Ιούλ 31, 2008
Rubber, plastic, nylon, aerosols, resins, solvents, & lubricants; none can exist without oil. If we stopped driving our cars tomorrow, America would still need 5 million barrels of oil a day.
15x26
Iron
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Αυγ 14, 2008
How iron mined in Minnesota is made into steel; iron weapons revolutionize warfare; military metallurgists customize weapons and demonstrate their firepower; iron magnets.
15x26
Wheat
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Αυγ 21, 2008
It feeds the world. See how harvesting crews brave months on the road, cutting thousands of acres, tour a pasta plant to see how special kinds of wheat becomes everything from spaghetti .. show full overview
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Dangerous Roads
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Αυγ 28, 2008
Take a ride along some of the world's most dangerous roads. From Bolivia's "Death Road," to California's fog-shrouded Highway 99, find the danger that waits behind every blind curve
15x29
Mold & Fungus
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Σεπ 18, 2008
Learn about fungal organisms that live within our bodies, grow beneath our feet, float in the air and help create some of the foods and beverages we consume.
15x29
Lead
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Οκτ 09, 2008
A versatile yet toxic metal, lead has served mankind for 6,000 years.
15x31
Corrosion & Decomposition
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Οκτ 13, 2008
America's aging infrastructure is in danger of collapse due to corrosion, according to engineers; technology for battling corrosion; harnessing the destructive power of decomposition.
15x32
Bull's-Eye
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Οκτ 20, 2008
Examining how frequently experts in various disciplines can hit their targets, including archers, sharpshooters and even a billiards player; the ancient world's ballista and trebuchet weapons; knife thrower; Cirque du Soleil's daring artists.
15x33
Halloween Tech
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Οκτ 27, 2008
An inside look at the technology used for the Halloween traditions such as producing latex masks, professional monster makeup, carving jack-o-lanterns, making fake blood and a glimpse of a popular haunted house attraction.
15x34
The Horse
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Νοέ 19, 2008
A celebration of the horse, the animal that helped mankind change the world; the thoroughbred racing industry in Kentucky; how a Minnesota logging company uses real horsepower; a Colorado program pairs horses and prison inmates.
15x35
The Turkey
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Νοέ 24, 2008
The turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners and one of the dumbest birds in the animal kingdom, but it has managed to survive since the dinosaurs; Butterball factory; turkey hunting; dining on turkey testicles and eggs.
15x36
Salt
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Δεκ 01, 2008
It's the only rock we eat, and we need it to live. History has shown that those who have salt rule the world--and today, this versatile substance has 14,000 known uses
15x36
Car Wash
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Δεκ 08, 2008
The car wash's in America are a $25 billion dollars a year industry, with tunnel systems to in-bay automatics, we'll show you how America keeps it's cars clean. We'll visit the largest .. show full overview
15x38
Retro Tech
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Δεκ 19, 2008
Rummage around in your garage and you'll likely find remnants of gadgets past: a typewriter, analog TV, LPs, film cameras and brick-sized mobile phones. These products served us well and .. show full overview
15x39
Super Human
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Δεκ 22, 2008
hether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with little effort; Mr. Cyborg can control machines with his thoughts; flying like Superman.
15x39
Measure It
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Δεκ 23, 2008
How do you weigh a whale? How does your speedometer work? Take a look at the five most common areas of measurement: distance, time, speed, weight, and temperature
15x41
Night
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Δεκ 26, 2008
Some activities only occur when the world is dark; fishermen use lights to lure squid to their nets; finding night crawlers in Toronto; military night vision gear; police helicopter's Spectrolab spotlight; baseball stadium.
15x5
Tuna
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Φεβ 04, 2010
It's the most popular fish in the American diet. From the school lunch box--to the high end sushi bar--to the outdoor barbecue, tuna crosses all demographic lines. We'll go fishing with .. show full overview
15x6
Winter Tech
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Φεβ 11, 2010
From building cutting-edge competition venues to the latest sports science training, winter sports use more technology than ever. This episode takes you behind the scenes of the .. show full overview
15x42
Fry It
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Απρ 01, 2010
Fairgrounds fried classics such as funnel cakes and churros; frog legs; Twinkies and Coke; forging a cast iron frying pan; Kentucky's World Chicken Festival.

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