Modern Marvels
- Modern Marvels: Alaska DVD
- Our 50th state is one tough terrain. In the air, on the ground--and deep beneath it--survival here requires an amazing array of technological innovations. From buildings to highways, brutal winters to bug-infested summers, this unforgiving landscape demands creative work-arounds. And then… [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Built By Hand DVD
- We live in a highly mechanized world in which billions of products are made by machines--but there are some things that can be built only by using an even more sophisticated tool--the human hand. In New Mexico, a pilot who builds his own jet-powered glider takes to the skies--his very life… [ read more ]
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- In the aftermath of the Cold War, Soviet-designed engines are finding their way into American rockets. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters of the 70's DVD
- America suffered a series of tragic technological failures during this promising decade. Examine the most famous of these events in minute detail. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Disco music and platform shoes weren't the only disasters of the 70's. The ult [ read more ]
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- Food Trucks are hitting the big time--across much of America, they're changing the way we eat. From humble beginnings as chuck wagons and hot dog carts, they've taken off as ethnic eateries, gourmet specialists, and even high-tech mega trucks that serve thousands at disaster scenes. Not… [ read more ]
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- Get the secrets of the sticky stuff that literally keeps the world from falling apart. Go into the labs where glues are developed to learn their chemical secrets. Trace the history of adhesives. Watch as the strongest bonds on earth are tested. [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Mega Food Countdown
- Modern Marvels is going big, and counting down. We take the "best of" Modern Marvels and give you the MEGA Top 10 countdown. On this edition: Amazing Weapons. They're every arsenal's best asset and every enemy's worst nightmare and we're counting them dow [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Mega Machine Countdown DVD
- Modern Marvels is going big, and counting down. We take the "best of" Modern Marvels and give you the MEGA Top 10 countdown. On this edition: Awe-Inspiring Machines--featuring the top ten mightiest, strangest, and most unique innovations from our archives. CC HD [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Mega Speed Countdown DVD
- Modern Marvels is going big, and counting down. We take the "best of" Modern Marvels and give you the MEGA Top 10 countdown. On this edition: Speed. It's a pure adrenaline rush as we race the top 10 fastest marvels we've featured down to the speediest of all. New CC HD. [ read more ]
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- Teddy Roosevelt carried a revolver. The night they each died, Abraham Lincoln carried a $5 Confederate note and nine newspaper clippings, while John Wilkes Booth carried a candle and pictures of five women, including his fiancée. Why? Most people don't even think about it anymore. We simply… [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Shoes DVD
- Shoes have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple leather moccasins. Today footwear is built to withstand any extreme environment where a foot can tread -- from the heart of a burning building to the track of an Olympic stadium. From high-tech soles to shoelaces, cowboy boots… [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Stink DVD
- Just the whiff of a foul odor can make your head spin, your eyes water, your stomach turn--it can even send you hurling. From cesspools, military stink bombs, and rancid rotting meat... to cow farms and landfills... to bad breath, B.O and beyond, the world is full of stink--and we've spent… [ read more ]
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- 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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- Modern Marvels: Tiny Weapons DVD
- "Tiny" weapons may not sound impressive...but small can kill, and it can also be easily concealed. From a pocket pistol used by the police...to a submachine gun wielded by a bodyguard...to a carbine in the hands of an Army Ranger, many of today's most effective weapons are smaller than… [ read more ]
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- From tiller-steered contraptions to today's 18-wheelers, this is the definitive story of the ultimate mechanical workhorse. [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Under Pressure DVD
- Every aspect of our lives involves pressure. It's what puts the bubbles in soft drinks, propels shaving cream from its can, cools the contents of your refrigerator, and causes volcanoes to erupt. But when pressure suddenly changes, you better look out! Rapid pressure changes can be as… [ read more ]
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- Modern Marvels: Wood DVD
- Hundreds of years before steel and plastic, wood was the building block of America. But even today, it touches every aspect of our lives. It's underneath our feet and flying through the sky, propping up skyscrapers and making burgers fry -- from the historical, to the modern, to the… [ read more ]
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- 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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- Go inside the center which tracks potentially threatening asteroids and get a harrowing look at cyber-terrorism. [ read more ]
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- From shovels to backhoes, we dig up the history of the devices that literally change the face of the planet. [ read more ]
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- 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- More of The World's Biggest Machines DVD
- The ultimate celebration of outsized equipment returns for a second sweep through a world where size is everything. Ride in the world's largest aircraft. See the world's largest screen, stretching across four blocks in Las Vegas. Head to see with "heavy lift" ships capable of carrying massive [ read more ]
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off- More Snack Food Tech DVD
- Get the inside story of America’s gooiest, saltiest, crunchiest and tastiest treats. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. A second serving of tasty technology. [ read more ]
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- From tingle to zap, you'll get a charge out of this electrifying episode of MODERN MARVEL®! Spark your imagination with this in-depth exploration of electric shocks. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering [ read more ]
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- Travel the roads which tamed some of the continent's most fearsome landscapes. See how bold engineers and legions of workers tamed America's greatest ranges. Drive across the Sierra Nevadas on the Donner Pass. Trace the half-century construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway. [ read more ]
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off- Nature's Engineers DVD
- Spider silk, termite towers and more--examine the extraordinary accomplishments of the original engineers. See how these animal engineers learn their crafts. Examine the mysteries of structures like beehives and anthills. A global tour featuring the natural world's greatest builders. [ read more ]
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- 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- Observatories Stonehenge to Space Telescopes DVD
- Trace the complete history of mankind's eternal quest to unlock the mysteries of the heavens, and get an astonishing view of the very edge of the universe through the incredible Hubble telescope. [ read more ]
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- Go aboard the most magnificent ships ever built and see how the development of these floating cities was hastened by tragedy and justified in war. [ read more ]
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- Few real-life dramas feature such colorful characters, fluctuating fortunes, and worldwide high stakes as the story of oil. [ read more ]
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- 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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- Cross two oceans in a super sized ship which transports complete oil rigs to drill sites. Sail across two oceans in an oil-rig transporting ship. Go on land to witness a massive project unfold on Alaska's pipeline. Get up-close with the massive machines which keep the economy's lifeblood flowi [ read more ]
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- Travel the 120-mile route that links the Florida Keys with the mainland and see how the vital link was created. [ read more ]
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- 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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- Witness an incredible tale of drama, history and action! The construction of the Panama Canal was one of the most daunting projects ever attempted. [ 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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- We'll visit Lie-Nielsen Toolworks in Warren, Maine, where some of today's best planes are made. [ read more ]
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- From ancient assassinations to modern laboratories, MODERN MARVELS uncorks a fascinating look at poison. [ read more ]
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- From "go fast" boats to the latest highway cruisers, see how the police keep the bad guys from getting away. [ read more ]
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- From ancient lockups to legendary facilities like Alcatraz and Marion, this is a comprehensive tour through the history of prisons. [ read more ]
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