Modern Marvels
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off- Modern Marvels The Pig DVD
- Do you smell bacon? That's just THE HISTORY CHANNEL® cooking up another heaping helping of captivating information in this porcine DVD! Snout to curly tail, the pig is a culinary, historical and medical phenomenon. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ult [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Supermarket DVD
- A trip to the market is much more than a stroll down the aisles, as you'll learn in this fascinating DVD. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Every aspect of your food-shopping experience has been engineered by experts. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has bro [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Turkey DVD
- It's the centerpiece on your Thanksgiving dinner table - and one of the dumbest birds in the animal kingdom. Yet, the turkey has managed to survive since the dinosaurs. From the moment a baby turkey pecks through its shell to the factory that transforms turkey guts into crude oil, we'll… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: The World's Fastest DVD
- From a record-breaking roller coaster to a Swedish supercar, this is the ultimate look at the lure of speed. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. See where some of the world's most classified e [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Tobacco DVD
- Got a light? Learn everything there is to know about one of the most popular stimulants in history. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Tobacco, the great unexpected treasure of the New World [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Washington Monument DVD
- See why it took a century for the famous obelisk to rise over Washington, D.C. The complete story of the famed landmark. Period documents capture the struggles to build the monument. Tour areas off-limits to the general public. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Water DVD
- Turn the tap on a surprisingly rich hour exploring the many mysteries of H2O. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Can new technology coax rain from the skies to help save drought-starved nati [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Weapons of Mass Destruction DVD
- This is an eye-opening, must-watch survey of existing nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological threats to our wellbeing. What is out there? Who controls them? Will they be used? For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Wheat DVD
- It feeds the world. Ride along with a custom harvester traveling from Texas to North Dakota and discover the ripening wheat fields. See how the harvesting crews brave months on the road, cutting thousands of acres each season. Tour a pasta plant to see how a special kind of wheat becomes… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Whiskey DVD
- This thousand-year old beverage is known by many names — Jack, Jim, Johnny, Jameson... — but to those who appreciate its fiery charms, it's the "water of life." For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Wiring America DVD
- See how the cables that crossed the nation transformed a continent, and peer into the future of connectivity. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Go on the lines with utility workmen and meet the scientists who are designing the next generation of power… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels World War I Tech DVD
- The Great War saw the debut of a new generation of weaponry that revolutionized the way wars are fought. Military scholars reveal how the blend of new technologies and old tactics played out in legendary battles like Verdun. An expansive survey of the many weapons that were first… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Worlds Sharpest DVD
- Handle with care! This incisive survey of the cutting-edge of cutting edges will give you a new appreciation for slicing tech (and maybe a few nicks in the bargain!) The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From samurai swords to plasma cutters, discover the… [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- Modern Marvels Yard Tech DVD
- A $30 billion industry that didn't exist fifty years ago? No, not personal computers, lawn care. Get to the root of America's obsession in the latest episode from THE HISTORY CHANNEL. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN… [ read more ]
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off- More Dangerous Cargo! DVD
- Ride with some of the most dangerous payloads on earth to see how they make it safely to their destinations. [ read more ]
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off- More Doomsday Tech DVD
- Go inside the center which tracks potentially threatening asteroids and get a harrowing look at cyber-terrorism. [ read more ]
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off- More Military Movers DVD
- You can't fight a war unless you can deliver the manpower and equipment. A LOT of manpower and equipment, and that's where these awesome machines come in. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Learn the incredible capabilities of the Osprey , the Chinook an [ read more ]
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off- Nuclear Tech DVD
- Visit working reactors, see how the CIA keeps track of weapons, and get a glimpse of 21st century nuclear technology. Visit some of the world's 430 reactors. MODERN MARVELS explores every aspect of the nuclear world. See how nuclear science has affected everything from medicine to food prepar [ read more ]
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off- Oil Fire Fighting DVD
- When a burning gusher shoots flames into the air, only a handful of men know how to snuff out the monster. Join us for a scorching hour as we review the rich history of this ''breed apart.'' Learn about pioneers like Paul "Red" Adair. Trace the evolution of techniques and technology over… [ read more ]
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off- Pacific Coast Highway DVD
- Follow one of the world's great roads from the Canadian border to the mansions of Malibu. Hop behind the wheel for a riveting ride down the historic way. Hear from the workers charged with beating back nature's continuing assaults. Extraordinary footage documents the 25-year construction proce [ read more ]
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off- Plane Crashes DVD
- In-depth examinations of famous crashes highlight the extraordinary advances made in airplane safety. Hear from NTSB investigators and FAA officials. Examine the aftermath of major disasters like the crash of TWA Flight 800. See how data from previous crashes are used to develop the next gener [ read more ]
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off- Poison DVD
- From ancient assassinations to modern laboratories, MODERN MARVELS uncorks a fascinating look at poison. [ read more ]
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off- Pumps DVD
- The ins-and-outs, ups-and-downs, and everything else you'd ever want to know about the nearly invisible but ubiquitous technology that moves it all, from jet fuel to human blood. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Manmade pumps move water across states… [ read more ]
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off- Rubber DVD
- From American-Nazi collaborations to Asian plantations, explore the surprising history of this ubiquitous material. An in-depth look at one of the most important materials on earth. Visit Southeast Asia plantations and American processing plants to see how rubber is made. Examine the important [ read more ]
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off- Sewers DVD
- It the dirty secret of what happens when you flush--and it's a surprisingly sophisticated tale. Meet a man whose job it is to dive in this hidden underworld. Follow the flow through sewage history. Experts debunk urban myths and reveal surprising true tales. [ read more ]
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off- Shipyards DVD
- Visit Newport News, Virginia, to see where America's aircraft carriers are assembled. Maritime historians detail how ships have been made through the ages. Extraordinary footage documents the rise of the American shipbuilding industry. Visit the yards where today's most sophisticated vessels a [ read more ]
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off- SOS Tech DVD
- From Morse code to advanced search and rescue training, examine the technologies that have saved countless lives. [ read more ]
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off- Space Shuttle Columbia
- Combination rocket, spacecraft, and airplane, the space shuttle is the most complex vehicle ever built. Long before it ever flew, the shuttle was nearly scuttled due to political pressures, technological challenges, and cost overruns. The program not only overcame these challenges, but… [ read more ]
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off- St. Lawrence Seaway DVD
- Ride the 2,400 mile network of locks, lakes, canals, dams and rivers that connects North America's heartland to the Atlantic. The complete story of this vital commercial link. Hear from the engineers and workers who created this MODERN MARVEL. Extensive footage of the modern seaway's construct [ read more ]
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off- Sticky Stuff DVD
- When we say this episode is incredibly tacky, we mean it in a good way. This gripping examination of the latest in adhesion will keep you glued to your television. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of… [ read more ]
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off- Surveillance Tech DVD
- Eavesdrop on conversations up to a mile away and try out advanced systems that see through walls. [ read more ]
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off- Tea DVD
- A spot of knowledge, anyone? The latest absorbing, comprehensive documentary from this celebrated series is brimming with information on the leaf that shook the world. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of… [ read more ]
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off- Terror Tech Military DVD
- You can't get a closer look at the technology of the war on terror without a security clearance. [ read more ]
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off- The Basement DVD
- From the homes of the ancient Romans to the retreats of suburban dads, explore the domestic underworld. You'll never look at your basement the same way again. See why the modern basement is often the most important part of the house. Explore basements through the ages, from Pompeii to the Rena [ read more ]
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off- The Berlin Wall DVD
- It surrounded the free city of West Berlin, but it symbolized a prison for those on the outside. The definitive tale of one of the most hated symbols of oppression in history. Hear tales of those who braved the deadly No Man's Land between East and West. Hear tales of those who braved the dead [ read more ]
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off- The Telephone DVD
- Essential to modern life, used daily by almost everyone in the developed world, this technological wonder has an amazing history and an even more incredible future. The founder of Ericcson, the mobile phone giant, invented the modern, one-piece telephone handset in 1885. A competing… [ read more ]
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off- The Worlds Biggest Machines DVD
- Get an up-close look at NASA's crawler-transporters, the world's largest cruise ship and a fusion factory. [ read more ]
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off- Torture Devices DVD
- This 3,000-year survey shows the extraordinary efforts mankind has gone to in order to inflict pain on others. [ read more ]
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off- 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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