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    • 90's Tech
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    • 90's Tech
    • Modern Marvels: 90s Tech will take you way back to the end of the 20th century and the beginning of today's trendy technologies. From DVDs to TIVO to GPS, we'll see how the gadgets we can't live without all started in the 90s. [ read more ]
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    • Black Gold DVD
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    • Black Gold DVD
    • It is the most valuable substance on earth. It has brought riches to poor nations and bankrupted wealthy ones. It has spurred wars, and given immense fortunes and power to the men who control it Filled with interviews with industry insiders and industrial historians, BLACK GOLD is the… [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Battlefield DVD
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    • Boneyard: Battlefield DVD
    • When the military's heavy-duty machinery completes its last tour of duty, there's no 21-gun salute, just a surprisingly useful afterlife. Check it out in this latest episode. An innovative look at the ultimate in "reuse, recycle, reduce." Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines… [ read more ]
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    • Edison Tech DVD
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    • Edison Tech DVD
    • From his famous successes to false starts and failures, examine the inventing career of the "father of the future." Rare footage and photos from his lab show Edison at work. Learn the fascinating stories behind his incredible inventions - and frequent failures. See how today's engineers are sti [ read more ]
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    • Explorers: From the Titanic to the Moon DVD
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    • Explorers: From the Titanic to the Moon DVD
    • Journey into the unknown with James Cameron and Buzz Aldrin on an unforgettable exploration honoring the visionary work of science-fiction author, Jules Verne. From the odyssey of the first moon voyage to the spectacular rediscovery of the Titanic in the depths of the abyss, come along as… [ read more ]
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    • Instant Expert: Ancient History: Egypt DVD
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    • Instant Expert: Ancient History: Egypt DVD
    • History introduces Instant Expert, an exciting new line of titles offering on-the-spot knowledge to students and lifelong learners on a wide variety of topics. Long before the Romans built their first mud huts, ancient Egypt's mighty pharaohs began commissioning and building monumental… [ read more ]
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    • Modern Marvels Aluminum DVD
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    • Modern Marvels Aluminum DVD
    • You can tear it with two fingers; you can build space ships with it. In this DVD get all the fascinating info about this endlessly versatile material. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From [ read more ]
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    • Batteries DVD
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    • Batteries DVD
    • You'll get a charge out of this electrifying exploration of the wondrous energy cells that power the world. From space travel to channel-surfing, we would be lost without batteries. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation o [ read more ]
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    • Modern Marvels Chocolate DVD
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    • Modern Marvels Chocolate DVD
    • The science behind the sublime. Here are all the technical glories of the ultimate treat wrapped up in a sweet package. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Chocolate is everybody's favorite d [ read more ]
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    • 101 Gadgets That Changed the World DVD
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    • 101 Gadgets That Changed the World DVD
    • What is the most influential gadget in ever invented? In conjunction with Popular Mechanics Magazine, HISTORY has assembled a panel of the world's most renowned tech gurus to generate the definitive list of 101 gadgets. The history of the gadget is both the history of invention and the… [ read more ]
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    • 70's Tech DVD
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    • 70's Tech DVD
    • The 1970s were a decade of excess. Dust off your mirror ball, put on your leisure suit, and rediscover the gadgets of the era. Play PONG with its inventor and learn how this simple game created a billion dollar empire. Texas Instruments engineers explain how the technology behind the Speak &… [ read more ]
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    • 900 Ton Building DVD
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    • 900 Ton Building DVD
    • The record-setting Matyiko Brothers race against time to transport a 900-ton building to a new location. A step-by-step look at the challenging work of moving structures. Watch as industry heavyweights the Matyiko Brothers tackle two challenging projects. See how a 900-ton building is lifted f [ read more ]
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    • Ancient China: The Personal Weapon DVD
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    • Ancient China: The Personal Weapon DVD
    • Today's modern armies employ missiles, machine guns, smart weapons and clever strategies to use on the battlefield. These weapons may seem like cutting edge technology, but the ancient Chinese invented these weapons--in some cases thousands of years ago. Host Michael Guillen will… [ read more ]
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    • Ancient Mystery Moves DVD
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    • Ancient Mystery Moves DVD
    • The towering 80-ton statues on Easter Island and the 800-ton trilithon stones of the Roman God of Thunder's Temple are examples of ancient engineering miracles that would appear to be too heavy to move. Scientists and engineers search for clues and set out to solve the mysteries of how… [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Biowaste DVD
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    • Boneyard: Biowaste DVD
    • With every flush we deliver one more load to this amazing - and utterly critical - BONEYARD. See how we're keeping our heads above water (and worse) in this captivating episode. Scrap or treasure? What happens to materials once their useful life has ended? The ultimate waste has been… [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Demolition DVD
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    • Boneyard: Demolition DVD
    • It's almost impossible to build anything these days without knocking something down first. But what becomes of an entire building's worth of waste? Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines once their useful life has ended? An innovative look at the ultimate in ''reuse, recycle, reduce.'' B [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Garbage DVD
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    • Boneyard: Garbage DVD
    • When you throw out your trash, it's only the beginning. You'll be surprised how useful your waste can be! An innovative look at the ultimate in "reuse, recycle, reduce." Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines once their useful life has ended? Trash takes on a whole new life after a trip  [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Mines DVD
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    • Boneyard: Mines DVD
    • See how an industry with a long history of ecological destruction has vastly improved its long-term impact on the planet. Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines once their useful life has ended? Mines are better than ever, thanks to the BONEYARD. An innovative look at the ultimate in "reu [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Oil Rigs DVD
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    • Boneyard: Oil Rigs DVD
    • How do you dispose of one of the largest structures made by man? That's tough enough to withstand hurricanes? That's in the middle of the ocean? An innovative look at the ultimate in "reuse, recycle, reduce." Decommissioning these phenomenal man-made islands poses unique challenges. Scrap or t [ read more ]
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    • Boneyard: Ships DVD
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    • Boneyard: Ships DVD
    • Mothball fleet, shipwreck, scuttling? Discover the fate awaiting the sea's glorious vessels when they've crested their final wave. Scrap or treasure? What happens to machines once their useful life has ended? Without proper disposal, every mothballed ship is a potential ecological disaster. A [ read more ]
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    • Breaking Vegas: The Gadget Gambler DVD
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    • Breaking Vegas: The Gadget Gambler DVD
    • Meet a devout Baptist who became obsessed with using technology to stack the deck in his favor. An exciting new series inspired by the bestselling book about the legendary MIT Blackjack Team. Meet a church choir director who became the "mad scientist" of gambling. Get the inside story of the g [ read more ]
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    • Christmas Tech DVD
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    • Christmas Tech DVD
    • Twinkling lights, tinsel, artificial Christmas trees and snow globes, it just wouldn't be the holiday season without them. Technological advancements have made them cheaper, easier and safer. We'll visit Rockefeller Center for a look at their yearly tree preparations and then take a walk to… [ read more ]
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    • Computers DVD
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    • Computers DVD
    • The incredible breakthroughs and refinements that have marked the development of the computer are so familiar that they have lost some of their power to amaze. But the fact that we can now create a single, coin-sized chip boasting more power than early computers that filled entire rooms is… [ read more ]
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    • UFO Files: Day After Roswell DVD
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    • UFO Files: Day After Roswell DVD
    • This exposé explores the possibly alien origins of some of today’s common technologies. A fascinating new look at the most famous UFO incident in history. Based on the book of the same name by Lt. Col. Philip J. Corso and William Birnes. Includes extensive interview with government officials a [ read more ]
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    • Deep Sea Salvage Heavy Metal DVD
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    • Deep Sea Salvage Heavy Metal DVD
    • Who do you call when you've got thousands of tons of gnarled metal over 100 feet deep in the water, threatening to wreak environmental havoc if you don't get it out? The Bisso family of Louisiana has been the answer for more than a century, assembling a long history of expertise at… [ read more ]
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    • Drilling DVD
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    • Drilling DVD
    • Engineers attempt to drill the world's deepest hole and roughnecks work rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Go on the job as roughnecks attempt to dig the deepest hole in history. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of enginee [ read more ]
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    • Einstein  His Life and Universe (Paperback) Book
    • Einstein His Life and Universe (Paperback) Book
    • A narrative portrait based on the complete body of Einstein's papers offers insight into how the iconic thinker's mind worked as well as his contributions to science, in an account that describes his two marriages, his receipt of the Nobel Prize, and the influence of his discoveries on his… [ read more ]
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    • Future Tech DVD
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    • Future Tech DVD
    • A paper-thin, wall-sized holographic television...a car that runs on processed seawater...an army of robotic killing machines...outer-space luxury resorts and a cleaning droid controlled by your mind? Join us on a rollicking ride through the entertainment room, down the road, over the… [ read more ]
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    • Guns of Remington DVD
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    • Guns of Remington DVD
    • They have produced everything from ''women's'' derringers to the most coveted long-range rifles in the world. Starting with a small factory in upstate New York in 1816, the Remington Company has produced 35 million firearms over the years. [ read more ]
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    • Modern Marvels Megastores DVD
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    • Modern Marvels Megastores DVD
    • The colossal cornerstones of commerce. Oversized outfitters. Merchandise Moguls. MEGA STORES are giant facilities engineered to keep up with America’s supersized habits. They are the largest, busiest places in the country. Their greatest challenge: keeping up with demand on a massive… [ read more ]
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    • Modern Marvels Saws DVD
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    • Modern Marvels Saws DVD
    • This episode cuts right to the hard facts about one of our most useful and ubiquitous tools. Consider it the cutting edge of cutting. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. No matter how you sli [ read more ]
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    • Modern Marvels The Creation of the Computer DVD
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    • Modern Marvels The Creation of the Computer DVD
    • They are the machines at the center of the information age. They have revolutionized our lives and our world, making previously unthinkable tasks automatic and linking people together around the planet. Join MODERN MARVELS® for a fascinating look at the history of the computer. See… [ read more ]
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    • Modern Marvels Worlds Strongest II DVD
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    • Modern Marvels Worlds Strongest II DVD
    • Fast' is nice, 'efficient' is useful, but give us 'strong' any day of the week. EVERY day of the week! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. What's better than "strong" "Strongest," that's w [ read more ]
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    • Ruler DVD
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    • Ruler DVD
    • We’ll trace the long history of the ruler, from the strings used to measure the blocks of the pyramids, to today’s handy tape measures found on every carpenter’s toolbelt.  [ read more ]
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    • Screwdriver DVD
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    • Screwdriver DVD
    • We look at how the screwdriver evolved from a rare and specialized tool used in making armor and muskets to a modern tool with hundreds of variations.  [ read more ]
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    • Shovels DVD
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    • Shovels DVD
    • Watch as a massive machine removes 170 tons of rock in a single scoop and head to Mars aboard the latest lander. Go far beyond clearing snow off the driveway as we test drive some of the most sophisticated construction equipment on earth--and beyond. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS… [ read more ]
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    • Thomas Watson, Jr. DVD
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    • Thomas Watson, Jr. DVD
    • It seems like a sure bet now, but in 1962 Thomas Watson, Jr. took one of the biggest gambles in corporate history when he committed IBM to the computer market. Discover how the son of IBM's president overcame his self-doubt and terrible grades to revolutionize the computing industry.… [ read more ]
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    • Trains DVD Set
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    • Trains DVD Set
    • Locomotion: The Amazing World of Trains DVD Set From the "Tom Thumb" to the TGV, climb aboard for a fascinating ride through the history of trains. The definitive filmed history of these incredible machines. Features visits to railroads throughout the world, including Indian stea [ read more ]
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    • Traps DVD
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    • Traps DVD
    • This will capture your attention: an arresting look at the technology behind snaring elusive prey, including humans! There's no escape from this in-depth examination of TRAPS. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of eng [ read more ]
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    • Tucker DVD
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    • Tucker DVD
    • The daring dream of Preston Tucker produced one of the most revolutionary cars ever built, but the young company was shattered before it could ever get off the ground.  [ read more ]
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    • U-Boat Mystery DVD
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    • U-Boat Mystery DVD
    • The Detectives solve a 60-year old mystery as they dive on the wreck of a submarine sunk off Scotland. World renowned wreck diver John Chatterton exposes long submerged secrets. Extraordinary photography captures every step of these underwater missions. Cutting-edge technology and old-fashione [ read more ]
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    • Vacuums DVD
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    • Vacuums DVD
    • Needless to say, this episode doesn't suck! From dust bunnies to natural disasters, see how this useful technology makes a clean sweep of things. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Nature abhors them and people love them: vacuums. The ultimate celebration and [ read more ]
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    • Worlds Biggest Machines 5 DVD
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    • Worlds Biggest Machines 5 DVD
    • Get the inside view of IMAX technology and examine the equipment NASA uses to test spacecraft. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Take in the view from atop the 443-foot high London Eye.  [ read more ]
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    • The Link DVD
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    • The Link DVD
    • Scientists have discovered the oldest and most complete fossil of a human ancestor. An incredible 95 percent complete fossil of a 47-million-year-old human ancestor dubbed Ida has been discovered and, after two years of secret study, an international team of scientists has revealed it to… [ read more ]
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    • Mothers of Invention DVD
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    • Mothers of Invention DVD
    • Meet the inventive women whose stories and creations have been overshadowed by the exploits of their male counterparts. Hear their stories of discovery and find out why so many of their inventions went without credit. Includes extensive interviews with some of today's most successful… [ read more ]
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