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off- Modern Marvels Measure It DVD
- How do you weigh a whale? We go to Shamu's Tank at Sea World to find out. How does your speedometer work? Off to GM's test track for the answer. We'll look at the five most common areas of measurement in our everyday lives: distance, time, speed, weight,and temperature. We visit the National… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Power Plants DVD
- MODERN MARVELS® ventures from the AC-DC battles of Tesla and Edison to modern nuclear plants. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Horsepower DVD
- Ride in the quickest cars on the planet and watch the world's most powerful diesel engine at work. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Get an up close look at some of the world's most sophisticated engines. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand st [ read more ]
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off- Prisons DVD
- 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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off- Hydraulics DVD
- From Pascal's law to Universal Studios, explore the powerful world of this ubiquitous technology. Examine important innovations like the hydraulic brake and airplane controls. Take the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour of Universal Studios. Meet the French inventor who discovered the hydraulic s [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Freight Trains DVD
- The golden age of railroading may be behind us, but the freight train remains the backbone the American economy. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Watch operations at the Union Pacific's mas [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Fertilizer DVD
- One man's dung is another man's gold. Get all the dirty details on the least glamorous - but most critical - ingredient in agriculture. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS® has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Manure, dung, [ 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- More Earthmovers DVD
- 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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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- Modern Marvels Nuts DVD
- Pint-sized as a pea or as big as a bowling ball, nutritional, durable, and versatile, nuts have been a staple of the human diet since time began, and archaeological evidence places them among our earliest foods. For that, the ancients worshiped them. And because they were relatively… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Harvesting DVD
- Trace the development of the massive machines that have transformed a season's labor into the work of mere hours. A fascinating look at the mega-machines that have remade American agriculture. Head onto the factory floor to see how they are made See why some jobs remain beyond the capabilities [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels More Candy DVD
- Candy is America’s sweetest guilty pleasure – so appealing that we spend $25 billion annually to experience it. MODERN MARVELS: MORE CANDY journeys across the country to show that behind every delicious bite is a fascinating story of imagination and innovation. Fourth-generation candy makers… [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- Modern Marvels Paint DVD
- Go beneath the surface of this ubiquitous cover to explore its many near-miraculous qualities. MODERN MARVELS pulls on the coveralls and mixes up a fascinating profile of paint. Find out why paint is far more than simple decoration. See how the ancients created pigments and examine the most so [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels City Water Systems DVD
- Follow the flow from the reservoirs to the faucet, and meet the engineers who keep this vital system working. Follow the flow in cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Get the inside scoop on how 99% of Americans get their water. See what the next generation of water tech may bring.[ read more ]
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off- Forensic Science DVD
- From fingerprints and ballistics to profiling and DNA evidence, see how technology has transformed the art of crime-solving. [ read more ]
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off- Stokin The Fire What Makes Trains Go DVD
- Pullman porters and the Crescent Limited, the Tom Thumb and the Big Boy, building a nation and growing with it this is the thrilling story of railroads in America. [ read more ]
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off- Police Pursuit DVD
- 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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off- Modern Marvels Packaging DVD
- It’s all around us – so much a part of our lives that we forget it’s there. But try to survive a single day without packaging. This episode of Modern Marvels reveals the astounding technology and ingenuity required to create our packaged world. At a Michigan company that designs water… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Horse DVD
- Celebrate the animal that helped man change the world—the horse. Take a look behind-the-scenes at the thoroughbred racing industry in Lexington, Kentucky. Visit state-of-the-art veterinary clinics and breeding farms that provide everything from arthroscopic surgery to "bachelor-padded"… [ read more ]
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off- World's Biggest Machines 4 DVD
- From a rock-chopping chainsaw to the view of the end of the universe, MODERN MARVELS celebrates oversized accomplishment. Peer back into time through the lens of the world's biggest telescope. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and inv [ read more ]
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off- Cape Cod Canal DVD
- Decades before the "Big Dig," another Massachusetts excavation made history. Meet the men and women who keep this vital link operational. See rare photos and footage of its construction. Go on patrol in the canal with the Coast Guard. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels American Steel, Built to Last DVD
- From the empires of Carnegie and Morgan to its current renaissance, this is a galvanizing look at the history of the industry that is literally America's backbone. [ read more ]
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off- Blowtorch DVD
- We'll visit Bernzomatic, where they manufacture the T7000 instant-on torch at a rate of 1 torch every six seconds. [ read more ]
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off- Extreme Aircraft DVD
- Pierce the skies at seven times the speed of sound in the fastest jet ever flown. [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- Modern Marvels Gasoline DVD
- Go beyond the pump for an all-encompassing look at the world's most important fossil fuel. [ 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- The Works Garbage DVD
- This all-new show from HISTORY® introduces us to what's amazing about the world around us that we take for granted. This premiere episode gets down and dirty with waste disposal. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Engineering Disasters 22 DVD
- They are catastrophic failures with deadly consequences. Caused by a single spark or a massive collapse, these disasters reveal one thing – the danger inherent in our most common industries. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: Trucks DVD
- 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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off- 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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off- Modern Marvels Cotton DVD
- Go beyond the "dirt to shirt" tale of textiles to see the myriad places cotton turns up in this illuminating hour. The complete story of cotton, from ancient India to today's technologies. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investi [ read more ]
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off- Car Crashes DVD
- See why the roads are twice as safe as 40 years ago, and how plans are afoot to remove the greatest risk of all--human drivers. [ 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- 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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- 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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off- Modern Marvels Ice Road Truck DVD
- During the harsh winter of Canada's Northwest Territory, remote villages and work camps are cut off from the world. To keep them supplied, a tenacious group of long-haul truckers drive their rigs over hundreds of miles on ice roads cut across the surface of frozen lakes. Sometimes the ice… [ read more ]
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off- Extreme Trucks DVD
- From the drag strip to the War on Terror, Modern Marvels examines trucks that go to the limits. [ 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 Hurricanes DVD
- Ride a hurricane chaser plane through the eye of Hurricane Wilma as we examine the devastating power of these storms. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. See how technology is used to predict [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Superhighways DVD
- The shortest, fastest route from here to there passes at top speed right through this 20-lane examination of the world's biggest slabs of asphalt. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Superhighways over twenty lanes wide are becoming commonplace. For over a deca [ 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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off- The Power Grid DVD
- Probe the cascading forces that led to the largest blackout in history, and see how the government and utilities are working to prevent a recurrence. Features interviews with industry executives and government officials. A fascinating look at the largest machine mankind has ever created. See h [ read more ]
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off- Car Tech of the Future DVD
- A look at emerging technologies highlights the changes awaiting the next generation of drivers. Get an up-close look at the latest experimental and show cars. See how technologies like driverless vehicles work. Travel ahead in time to explore the future of the American road. [ 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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off- Modern Marvels The Manhattan Project DVD
- The scientists and engineers who helped build the world's first nuclear weapon reflect on their accomplishments and legacy. [ 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- Environmental Tech II DVD
- THE HISTORY CHANNEL® follows up its immensely popular examination of the leading edge of green technology with this great DVD! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Kermit the Frog sang, "It' [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Made in the U.S.A. DVD
- Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the United States has stamped, carved, cut, built and assembled its way into becoming the super power of product production. However, in the last twenty years, the "Made in America" tag began to fade, as the manufacturing landscape of industry… [ 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- The Tool Bench: Power Tools DVD
- From the drawing board to construction sites, this is an in-depth look at the tools that are building the future. [ 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- Grand Coulee Dam DVD
- Its monumental size created massive problems-obstacles that many engineers said couldn't be overcome. [ read more ]
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off- Extreme Aircraft II DVD
- Take to the skies aboard some amazing flying machines! The phenomenal technology showcased in this thrilling episode will blow you away! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From swarms of mi [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels American Trucking DVD
- America would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nation’s goods. MODERN MARVELS: AMERICAN TRUCKING explores the amazingly diverse world of American trucks and the colorful men and women who drive them. Join country superstar Brad Paisley… [ read more ]
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off- Custom Cars DVD
- Visit legendary California custom shops and see how everyday vehicles are transformed into rolling works of art. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Go under the hood and down the road with some of the most unusual cars ever built. For over a decade, MODERN MAR [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Presidential Movers DVD
- From Air Force 1 to the world's most secure limo, hop a ride with the vehicles that shuttle the Chief Executive across the country and around the world. [ read more ]
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off- Assembly Line DVD
- From the Model T to fully robotic factories, take a 100-year tour of the most important component of modern industrial production. [ read more ]
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off- Aswan Dam DVD
- Going far beyond its construction, this is a fascinating look at the massive dam that transformed Egypt. [ read more ]
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off- Axe DVD
- We take a look at specialized axes through the years, from the firefighter's pickhead axe to a 17th century Persian parade axe. [ read more ]
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off- Axes, Swords and Knives DVD
- Watch an axe-throwing contest, meet a modern swordsmith and see how the Swiss Army Knife is made. [ read more ]
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off- Balls DVD
- Play Ball! This isn't child's play. Get the inside pitch on the multi-billion dollar, high-tech industry at the heart of professional sports and international commerce. 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- Barbarian Battle Tech DVD
- A powerful, advanced military undermined by "primitive" improvised weaponry and tactics. Sound familiar? This revealing DVD reveals how the underdog has fought back for thousands of years. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN… [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- Battlefield Engineering DVD
- From Ancient Rome to Desert Storm, see how the military's most overlooked soldiers literally lay the groundwork for battle. [ read more ]
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off- Bedroom Tech DVD
- You'll have no trouble staying awake during this refreshing look at the latest and greatest in sleeping breakthroughs. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Don't let the bedbugs bite! This is [ read more ]
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off- Bread DVD
- THE HISTORY CHANNEL® is baking up a mouthwatering, eye-opening episode devoted to this fundamental foodstuff. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. So simple yet so versatile, bread is a subl [ read more ]
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off- Breaking The Sound Barrier DVD
- The test pilots who made history recall one of the great challenges of aviation. [ read more ]
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off- Bricks DVD
- Modern Marvels: Bricks explores this vast past, highlighting defining moments in brick, such as the Great London Fire of 1666, the zenith years of brick in the New York Hudson River Valley, and brick as an essential building block in infrastructure and industry. [ read more ]
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off- Bridge DVD
- To get a tool's-eye view of just how a mega-bridge like this gets built, we're focusing on these kings of construction: the clamshell dredge, the pile driver, the concrete truck, steel cable, and the submerged arc welder. [ read more ]
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off- Bullets DVD
- From musket balls to "tumblers," see how these deadly projectiles have evolved through the decades. [ read more ]
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off- Captured Light The Invention of Still Photography DVD
- From the Arabian camera obscura of a thousand years ago to the Daguerrotype and George Eastman's innovations, this is the remarkable story of the birth of photography. [ read more ]
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off- Carbon DVD
- Natural beauty and human ingenuity would be nothing without this amazing fundamental building block. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Discover how carbon’s exquisite simplicity makes it vit [ read more ]
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off- Casino Technology DVD
- Place your bets and join us for an exciting spin through the history of the casino. [ read more ]
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- Whether your tastes run to the reliable yellow squares or the funky, moldy stuff, this well-cultured episode illuminates the amazingly varied world of this universal delicacy. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Enjoy this comprehensive sampler of what… [ read more ]
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off- China's Great Dam DVD
- Will it be the concrete key to a new China, or a disaster of epic proportions? [ read more ]
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off- Civil War Tech DVD
- See how much of today's weaponry can trace its origins to the War Between the States. Military historians and experts detail the advances that made Civil War weaponry so deadly. Visit private collections and important museums for an up-close look at surviving examples. [ read more ]
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off- Combat Training DVD
- See how 21st century warriors prepare for the battles of tomorrow. [ read more ]
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off- Command Central DVD
- Go inside the Middle East post from which planners and commanders coordinated the war in Iraq. A sweeping survey of battlefield management through the millennia. Visit ''Centcom'' in Doha, Qatar, where US military brass oversaw the Gulf War. Examine the technology which makes modern military o [ read more ]
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off- Containers DVD
- Storage takes center stage as MODERN MARVELS cracks open six-packs and visits the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Visit one of the vast salt domes which house [ read more ]
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off- Da Vinci Tech DVD
- Examine the engineering accomplishments of the ultimate Renaissance man. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Examine the engineering accomplishments of the ultimate Renaissance man. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. [ read more ]
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off- Deadliest Weapons DVD
- Visit the government laboratory where they search for evidence of the nerve agent VX. [ read more ]
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off- Deep Sea Salvage DVD
- It's a deep subject: one of the riskiest pursuits in the world requires cutting-edge technology, exhaustive preparation and nerves of steel. Take the plunge with this breath-taking DVD! Witness underwater salvage and rescue operations of stunning complexity and danger. For over a… [ read more ]
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off- Doomsday Tech 1 DVD
- Doomsday threats range from very real (nuclear arsenals) to controversial (global warming) to futuristic (nanotechnology, cyborgs, and robots). We witness amazing applications in the works, wonder at the limitless promise, and hear warnings of a possible nano-doomsday, with tiny,… [ read more ]
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off- 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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- Visits to abandoned hangars and interviews with former test pilots illuminate the colorful past of this desert base. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 10 DVD
- A Stalin-era Soviet blunder and the Bhopal disaster highlight this look at engineering gone awry. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 13 DVD
- See why Patriot missiles failed during Desert Storm and visit the site of Love Canal. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 18 DVD
- Once again, MODERN MARVELS explores the cost--and important legacy--of engineering errors writ large. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Probe the fate of California's strange, inland Salton [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 19 DVD
- We take a "close look" at microscopic structures causing gigantic problems in the electronics industry--tin whiskers, as they are known by researchers, which spontaneously grow from the pure tin coatings on electronic boards and microchips. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 21 DVD
- Disaster can strike at any moment, but some could have been prevented. Experts analyze what went wrong when a steam pipe exploded in Midtown New York, when a Chinook helicopter crashed on the Autobahn, and when a freeway overpass collapsed in Oakland. Travel around the world with MODERN… [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 4 DVD
- Sinking bridges, deadly fires and sickening collapses serve as lessons to generations of engineers to create a safer future. [ read more ]
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off- Engineering Disasters 5 DVD
- Shoddy workmanship, bad planning and poor research combine in these tales of technological woe. Includes a feature on the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Extraordinary footage captures the aftermaths of deadly disasters. The fascinating stories behind disappearing oil rigs, dam collapses and more.[ read more ]
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- A Connecticut bridge collapse, a famous flood and the death of a golfer highlight the latest episode of the popular MODERN MARVELS sub-series. [ read more ]
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off- Engines DVD
- This fast-moving survey examines everything from the steamers of the Industrial Revolution to the many motors in the modern home. [ read more ]
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off- ET Tech DVD
- Examine the three super-sophisticated probes that are heading to Mars to search for life on the red planet. Leading scientists speculate on the existence of life beyond the earth. Visit the labs of SETI, where scientists scan the skies for alien communications. A comprehensive look at man's sea [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- George Washington Bridge DVD
- When opened on October 25, 1931, the George Washington Bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world. At 3,500 feet in length, the main span was more than double the distance of the previous record holder. [ read more ]
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- From Alaska to South Africa, venture into the world's most productive gold mines. [ read more ]
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off- Great Railroad Visionaries DVD
- From Robber Barons to engineers, these are the stories of the men who shaped one of the greatest accomplishments of the industrial age. [ read more ]
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off- High Rollers A History Of Gambling DVD
- From Mississippi riverboats to poker to Powerball, this is the history of gambling in America. [ read more ]
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- Find out about Ancient Egyptian aids, Viagra and the secret history of Lysol. [ read more ]
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off- HMS Victory DVD
- The HMS Victory would play a crucial role in the foremost naval engagement in 19th century maritime history, the battle of Trafalgar. This victory was so decisive that no fleet challenged Britain's Royal Navy for more than one hundred years. Use color re-enactments and the actual… [ read more ]
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off- Hunting Gear DVD
- Get the story behind the Buck Knife, the Kentucky Rifle and other legendary weapons used to bring down big game. [ read more ]
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off- Ice DVD
- We turn to frozen water for any number of things, from chilling our lemonade to charting global climate change. This fascinating DVD explores the many facets of this chilly crystal. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS… [ read more ]
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off- Ink DVD
- It spread the word of God and war. It set us free and spelled out our rights. It tells stories, sells products and solves crimes. [ read more ]
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off- International Airports DVD
- Go inside the most advanced control tower on earth in this enthralling, behind-the-scenes look at the hidden world that makes air travel possible. [ read more ]
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- Out of the death and suffering of combat have come many of the everyday items we take for granted. [ read more ]
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- Take a ride on the longest bridge in the world--one that spans 1/10% of the earth's circumference. [ read more ]
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- See how these beacons of safe passage protected ships and mariners for centuries. [ read more ]
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- Storm the shores of Normandy with the most impressive assortment of military equipment ever assembled. Stunning footage captures the complexity and firepower of the D-Day invasion. Examine the equipment that made the operation possible. Military historians reveal the components of the complicat [ read more ]
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off- Machu Picchu DVD
- Head high into the Andes to explore the latest theories surrounding the majestic Inca site that confounds scholars to this day. A mesmerizing, all-access tour of one of the world's most impressive and important archeological sites. Experts reveal the latest theories about its purpose and… [ read more ]
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off- Mail Delivery Erasing the Miles DVD
- Six days a week, more than 128 million American homes and businesses get their mail. Here's how. [ read more ]
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- Trace the development of the ubiquitous materials that literally support the modern world. [ read more ]
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off- Military Movers DVD
- From Civil War locomotives to the C-17, examine the machines that bring men and munitions into battle. [ read more ]
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off- Missile Submarines DVD
- Go on patrol onboard one of the most sophisticated and deadly ships ever built a nuclear-powered and armed "boomer." [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels 60s Tech DVD
- Color TV! Computers the size of Mac® trucks! Lava lamps! Return to the heady days of the Space Age with this affectionate look at the advances that convinced us the "future is NOW!" For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and… [ read more ]
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- Check your pH and dive into this sizzling exploration of the caustic chemicals found in nearly every facet of modern life. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS® has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Discover how we use acids in [ read more ]
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- 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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off- Modern Marvels Antibiotics The Wonder Drugs DVD
- Leading researchers and scientists reveal the secrets of the medical miracle that has added ten years to the life expectancy of every person on earth! [ read more ]
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- See and experience the historic flight through the eyes of the astronauts, mission controllers, engineers, and designers who made it happen. NASA insiders and the astronauts themselves reveal what it was like in the capsule and command center. See the historic footage of man's first moon… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Aqueducts Man Made Rivers of Life DVD
- From Ancient Rome to the massive system that quenches Los Angeles's thirst, this is a fascinating look at the history and technology of aqueducts. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Axes DVD
- This keen episode surveys the cutting edge technology of the deceptively simple, highly effective tool and weapon used by cavemen and modern-day Special Forces alike. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. MODERN MARVELS has an axe to grind... and that's a… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Bathroom Tech DVD
- From ancient India to self-cleaning "comfort stations," MODERN MARVELS reveals the secrets of the room no home can do without. Visit the Kohler factory to see how a sink gets its start. The inside stories of everything from toothbrushes to toilets. Everything you ever wanted to know about the [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Bathroom Tech II DVD
- It's another installment of our popular lavatory exposé! Take a seat, relax, and let the latest restroom innovations wash over you. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. View. Rinse. Repeat [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Beans DVD
- Beans, beans the ubiquitous legume. MODERN MARVELS opens the pod to explore our most abundant and versatile bean...the soybean. Follow the soybean from field to refinery with CHS, Inc. as they convert billions of soybeans into vegetable oils, flour, and soy meal. These products, in turn,… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Big & Small DVD
- Size does matter. On Big and Small, we size up the biggest of machines, and their smallest counterparts. We go to France to find out what goes into assembling the world's largest jetliner, the Airbus A380. Then, we fly with microjet pilots in the world's smallest jets. We hold a race… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Breakfast Tech DVD
- Start your day off right with this healthy serving of info on the latest food-production technology. Mmmm, knowledge, yummy! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Breakfast is the most importan [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Breaking Point DVD
- We're ready to examine points of failure in ultra slow motion. We'll crash cars and trucks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to find their breaking points, and to find the breaking points of the crash dummies inside. At Underwriter's Laboratories we'll fire rounds at bullet… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Built To Last DVD
- In order to defy the test of time, man has stuffed, sealed, canned, buried, compacted and fortified his most important items. BUILT TO LAST enters the amazing and ingenious ultra-sturdy shelters, machines, containers, materials and packaging designed to deny the ruination of society. The… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Canning DVD
- It's the unsung essential of modern life. Canning is the method of a preserving and packaging food, without which civilization would never have ventured beyond the local food supply. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Car Wash DVD
- Americans hit the car wash 2 million times a day--at a cost of $25 billion dollars a year. From tunnel systems to in-bay automatics, we'll go beyond the suds to see how car washes are built to clean. We'll get wet inside the largest car wash in the U.S. - a seven acre mega facility complete… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel DVD
- Get an insider's tour of the 17-mile complex hailed as one of the seven engineering wonders of the modern world. [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- Modern Marvels Christmas Tech DVD
- Tech the Halls! Celebrate the latest and greatest advances that bring out the very best in our beloved yuletide traditions. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. From candles in a tree and wood [ read more ]
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- It’s Chrome, in all its shining glory, starting with a 30-foot-long chrome hot rod. At 4 State Trucks in Missouri, the Chrome Shop Mafia adds some truckers' "bling" to a big rig as viewers tour its 35,000 square-foot treasure trove of chrome. At Arlington Plating Company in Illinois,… [ read more ]
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- Traces the development of codes from hieroglyphs and other ancient efforts to cyberspace and beyond. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Coin Operated II DVD
- They're a dime a dozen! Tens of millions of them all over the world... Soda and snack machines, parking meters and payphones, video games and vending machines... They're everywhere we look. And they all use coins--but for how long? Examine the historic one-armed bandits and the 21st century,… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Cold Cuts DVD
- Any way you slice it, this DVD gives you plenty to chew on as it dissects the remarkable industry and innovations behind our favorite processed meats. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® Deli is now open for business! The ultimate celebra [ read more ]
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- Head deep into massive mines and see how this vital metal is adapted to its many uses. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From mine to medicine and beyond, here is the complete world of coppe [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Corpse Tech DVD
- Our final resting place is a lot busier than you think! Check out the unexpected life our bodies lead after we're done with them. Waste not, want not: explore the many incredible uses of human corpses. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, M [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Cowboy Tech DVD
- From old-time shoot-outs to a 21st century round-up, see how this iconic occupation has changed with the times. Get the scoop on the trademark boots, hats and saddles. See how modern cowboys deploy an arsenal of decidedly up-to-date tools. Ride the range and explode out of the chute with modern [ read more ]
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- Exploring collisions subatomic to astronomic and everything in between, this eye-opening episode will definitely have an impact! [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels D-Day Tech DVD
- The history altering success of the D-Day invasion depended on innovative engineering and technological advances. D-Day Tech is the story of those scientific and mechanical breakthroughs. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Dams DVD
- They block the force of a river, produce enough electricity to power cities, move water over hundreds of miles and irrigate fertile valleys. [ read more ]
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- Baby, it's cold inside! Explore the cutting edge of chilling out in this frigid look at the low end of the thermometer. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Brrrrr! Bundle up for this hour- [ read more ]
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- Got something strange to deliver? We'll head down the highway carrying gigantic wind turbine blades. We'll see how UPS got China's invaluable terra cotta warriors to a Los Angeles art museum. We'll deliver luxury yachts aboard a submersible carrier ship. And we'll ride to the track with… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Distilleries 2 DVD
- Trot the globe in an intoxicating survey of the almost magical transformation of common ingredients into sublime spirits. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Learn the secrets behind four of the world’s most famous tipples. Includes expert commentary and histor [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Doors DVD
- Modern Marvels explores the ways we enter and exit. We'll take a look at the tallest doors in the world at the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center. We'll visit a company that makes blast doors and bulletproof doors. We'll learn about the surprisingly complex process involved… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Dredging DVD
- They dig, scoop, suck, and spew an ocean of silt and sediment. Dredgers are the mechanical beasts that fuel the world's economic engine by clearing and deepening ports for mega-container ships. [ read more ]
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- Get behind the wheel and take control of the some of the largest, fastest, most powerful machines on the planet. These aren’t your average vehicles – and handling one of these rides is unlike anything else. But you need more than just a learner’s permit to take control of these vehicles…you… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Dynamite DVD
- Explore the explosive history of one of mankind's most important inventions--the destructive force that has helped create the modern world. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Engineering Disasters 11 DVD
- Watch as a San Francisco mansion is swallowed by a sinkhole and explore the human causes of one of China's deadliest "natural" disasters. Scientists detail the impact of the invisible killer that was once a staple of the construction industry. See photos of the aftermath of floods that… [ read more ]
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- The Texas A&M bonfire disaster and Denver's infamous airport luggage system are among the subjects featured in this illuminating hour. Experts examine the impact of high-profile disasters. Computer graphics, location footage and expert analysis reveal what went wrong. Learn of the fatal design [ read more ]
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- A flash flood of molasses and a subway cave-in are among the events featured in this episode. [ read more ]
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- Examine the Mississippi River disaster that was once the worst in maritime history. The popular MODERN MARVELS series analyzes spectacular failures and overlooked accidents. Computer graphics, location footage and expert analysis reveal what went wrong. Features commentary from NTSB investigat [ read more ]
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- Get the inside story behind Mexico's exploding streets, one of the first major oil spills, and an Italian mining disaster. MODERN MARVELS analyzes spectacular failures and overlooked accidents. Computer graphics, location footage and expert analysis reveal what went wrong. Hear from government [ read more ]
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- Four engineering disasters are about to reveal their darkest secrets. [ read more ]
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- Once more, MODERN MARVELS turns its eye on the dark side of technological achievement. See extraordinary footage of the events and their aftermaths. Experts examine the impact of high-profile disasters. Hear from engineers and other experts. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Fast food Tech DVD
- Welcome to THE HISTORY CHANNEL® drive-thru, may we take your order? Coming right up: one fact-filled DVD on the culinary and technological innovations of quick-service restaurants! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and… [ read more ]
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- From homes to cars to spaceships, get the complete story of how we create comfort using climate control. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Fire DVD
- Visit a match factory and see the 8-story high boilers that heat Philadelphia in this exploration of the incendiary world. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Peer into the flames as MODERN MA [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Firefighting! Extreme Conditions DVD
- From battling the flames of London's Blitz to the dark reaches of space, see how fire is fought in the worst situations imaginable. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Fry It DVD
- Welcome to the world of sizzling hot oil. Let's go to the fair to discover the secrets behind fried classics such as funnel cakes and churros. How about some deep fried treats such as frogs legs, Twinkies and Coke? At Mickey's Diner in St. Paul, Minnesota, we get schooled in the tricks of… [ read more ]
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- We'll see how someone armed with the latest miniaturized, mobile gadgetry can pack all the technology that once filled an entire office into a single briefcase. The search for the ultimate gadget store takes us to Brookstone. Its gadgets represent a half a billion dollar a year business.… [ read more ]
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- It makes the whole world go around...and up and down...and side to side. Without it, the wheels of industry and our modern existence would grind to a halt, along with everything else. In this episode of Modern Marvels, we take a close up look – at GREASE. In our lifelong battle to fight… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Halloween Tech DVD
- Here come all the scary, gory, and sugary things that make Halloween a $6 billion powerhouse. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Harvesting 2 DVD
- Discover the often bizarre extremes to which food-handling technology has gone to deal with the incredible variety of the plants we eat. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From corn to mushro [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Heavy Metals DVD
- See how these important elements are vital to American industry and security. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Visit the National Defense stockpile. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Helicopters DVD
- Ride the most exciting helicopters found in the sky. In Alabama we fly with the Apache Longbow, the deadliest helicopter in world, and learn how to fly the Blackhawk, one of the most sophisticated and versatile helicopters in world. Then we'll climb aboard a Coast Guard helicopter as a… [ read more ]
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- From vacuum cleaners to toasters, the common appliances of the modern household are often overlooked, but their impact cannot be overstated. [ read more ]
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- An in-depth look at the technology conceived or developed by America's first billionaire. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Ice Cream DVD
- It's time for a treat! Find out what goes into — and the amazing history behind — each delicious scoop of everyone's favorite hot-weather indulgence. 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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off- Modern Marvels Insulation DVD
- Peel back the walls, head into space, and brave the ocean depths in this look at the ubiquitous material which never gets the respect it deserves. From pink fuzz to high-tech polymers, explore the surprisingly sophisticated world of insulation. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has… [ read more ]
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- In the mines of Minnesota we'll discover how iron ore is extracted and made into steel. Some of that steel is super strong. We'll find out why. Iron weapons revolutionized warfare from the spear, axe, and sword to today's high tech arsenal. We show military-metallurgists as they create and… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Jet Engines DVD
- From Nazi war machines to test pilots to the planes of the future, this is an all-encompassing look at JET ENGINES. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels John Hancock Center DVD
- Get the ultimate inside tour of the Chicago landmark that took four years and 50 million man hours to complete. A step-by-step look at the creation of a monumental facility. See footage and photos of its controversial creation. Go behind the scenes at the centerpiece of Chicago's "Magnificent M [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Landmines DVD
- Toe-poppers, "bouncing betties" and claymores star in this look at these deadly and controversial weapons. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Lead DVD
- Starting our cars, protecting ourselves from the doctor's x-rays, dating the primordial past and even playing church hymns all depend on the versatile yet toxic metal that's served mankind for 6,000 years: LEAD. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Leather DVD
- See how one of the world's most important and ubiquitous materials has been crafted through the centuries. Track the journey of a hide from cow to coat. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence.[ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Loading Docks DVD
- Far more than just platforms, these ubiquitous facilities are the key to the modern transportation industry. [ read more ]
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- From high-speed to super-strong, these locos are anything but kids' stuff! Punch your ticket and ride the rails to explore the endlessly fascinating world of train engines. Fast or slow, whether hauling freight, passengers or even ships, locomotives are always cool! For over a decade,… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Logging Tech DVD
- Get an up-close look at the incredible tools that let modern loggers perform Bunyanesque tasks everyday. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Lube Job DVD
- From tallow to hyper-sophisticated synthetics, see how the world is literally kept spinning. From the corner garage to the space shuttle, discover the secrets of spin. 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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off- Modern Marvels Mold & Fungus DVD
- Fungus is definitely among us. They live within our bodies, grow beneath our feet and sometimes on them, float in the air we breathe, and help create many of the foods and beverages we consume. We follow professional remediators as they battle millions of growing invaders, all within the… [ read more ]
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- We've done biggest, fastest, smallest and coolest, but when it comes down to it, what we really want to know is: what will kill us the fastest? For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Among the d [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels New York Bridges DVD
- From the first-ever suspension bridge to lesser-known arteries, here are the stories of the lifelines that connect Manhattan to the world. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Night DVD
- From the birth of flight to the history of toilet paper, Modern Marvels deals with the great engineering wonders of our world and examines not only how they were built, but also the key personalities involved in their construction. Join us for a fun,fascinating, and sometimes frightening… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Plumbing The Arteries of Civilization
- Each day, billions of gallons of water flow through cities into homes and back out again in a confusing mess of pipes, pumps, and fixtures. The history of plumbing is a tale crucial to our survival--supplying ourselves with fresh water and disposing of human waste. From ancient solutions to… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Prosthetics DVD
- Trace the development of artificial limbs through history and learn how they work. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Retro Tech DVD
- Rummage around in your garage and you'll likely find a typewriter, VCR, analog TV, LP's, film cameras and brick-sized mobile phones. These products served us well for years--but each is now considered obsolete. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Rollercoasters Search for Ultimate Thrill DVD
- They are the centerpiece of all great amusement parks, heart-stopping rides with names like The Cyclone and the Beast. [ read more ]
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- From hauling our heaviest gear to mastering the tallest mountains, they have been around for centuries, but we constantly improve upon them. Get an inside look at factories where every kind and style of Ropes & Chains are made. We'll get some lessons from a company that trains high-flying… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Saloons DVD
- From a ladle and tin cup in an 1850s' mining camp and Civil War tent saloons to Prohibition-era speakeasies, we investigate the history of the American saloon, and go behind-the-scenes at Billy Bob's, a three-acre Texan saloon, and a Los Angeles sports bar with a computerized… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Salt
- 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. [ read more ]
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off- 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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off- Modern Marvels Secret Underground DVD
- Just below the surface, there's a whole different America hidden from public view. SECRET UNDERGROUND takes a revealing look at the America under our feet, from secret military installations, and experimental farms to tunnel networks and neutron lasers. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Secrets of Oil DVD
- Even if we stopped driving our cars tomorrow, America would still need five million barrels of oil a day - more than all of Southern Europe combined. Imagine it: Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Aerosols, Resins, Solvents, and Lubricants - none can exist without oil, still hailed as Black Gold. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Silver Mines DVD
- Descend into the "mother lode" which literally put Nevada on the map. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Visit one of America's most famous mines--the Comstock lode. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. [ read more ]
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- Visit the Utz potato chip factory and see how Milky Ways are made as MODERN MARVELS gets inside scoop on America's favorite foods. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Snow DVD
- Oh, the weather outside is frightful... so watch this fascinating DVD inside where it's nice and warm. As meteorological phenomena go, it's hard to beat the white stuff. 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 Sports Technology Equipment DVD
- See how technology has changed the face of sports and how the really big changes may be to come. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Start to Finish DVD
- What does it take to turn twenty tons of steel into top-notch vehicles in less than a day? How does a pile of lumber become a million dollar home in a mere week? Every process – start to finish – is a unique and incredible adventure. From the fiery birth of high tech golf clubs to the… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Strange Weapons DVD
- MODERN MARVELS® opens its arsenal to reveal the bizarre, downright astonishing, and (mostly) non-lethal equipment of today and the near-future. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. The "puke [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Sub Zero Tech DVD
- See how survival suits, snowmobiles and icebreakers have helped man conquer the earth's most chilling places. The human stories behind the inventions and technologies that shape our world. Travel to the South Pole and see how NASA protects astronauts. MODERN MARVELS is the standard bearer for [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Super Human DVD
- Do normal humans actually possess the ability to have super powers? In Utah, see how a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with virtually no effort. In England, visit "Mr. Cyborg," a man with the ability to control machines with merely a thought. In California, see a… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Super Sized Food DVD
- The United States has become the culture of BIG – just look at the importance of size and how it has been infused into the lifestyle we choose to live, whether it’s our homes, our appliances such as large screen TVs or even eccentric stretch limos. But big has also affected what we eat.… [ read more ]
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- It's full steam ahead when we first drop in at Jay Leno's Garage. Jay fires up two of his classic steam cars and takes us for a couple of rides. Jay also shows off his 11 ton steam engine built in 1860, back when pigs had to be slaughtered to keep it lubricated. Then, in northern Nevada… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Swamp Tech DVD
- It’s a great American wilderness – millions of acres of wild, primeval land with its own people, its own technology…and its own rules. Survival there depends on smarts and science, guts and grueling work…and a unique approach to one of the world’s most uncompromising environments – SWAMPS.… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Taxidermy DVD
- From ancient hunters to preserving human remains, MODERN MARVELS explores the art and science of taxidermy. Examine the changing technologies that have helped revolutionize the discipline. Hear from both sides of the debate over human taxidermy. Meet the world's foremost taxidermists and see h [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Alcan Highway DVD
- This is the inside story of perhaps the most impressive feat of road construction in history. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Auto Store DVD
- Get the inside story of an industry that has grown from a single section of the Sears catalog to a $100 billion industry. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. See how three cartoon characters h [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Butcher DVD
- See how the old-time neighborhood butcher has been replaced by a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar operation. Meet the meat as MODERN MARVELS explores the vast industry supporting that brings the main course to America's table. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand… [ read more ]
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- This is the fascinating chronicle of the engineering wonder that forever transformed American history. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The F-14 DVD
- Soar at supersonic speeds in the sweep-wing fighter that is the pride and joy of the U.S. Navy. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Junkyard DVD
- One man's trash is another man's treasure, and nowhere is this clearer than in today's junkyards. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The London Underground DVD
- Head beneath the streets of London for an in-depth look at the world's first underground railway. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Lumberyard DVD
- From "mining" 50,000 year-old-lumber to the humble 2-by-4, this is the ultimate exploration of all things wood. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Plunge beneath the Great Lakes with divers w [ read more ]
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- Go inside the ambitious fortifications that nevertheless failed to protect France from Nazi aggression. [ read more ]
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- Trace the history of the Bay icon from Gold Rush era dreams to the 21st century. Meet the engineers charged with keeping this extraordinary structure viable for generations to come. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation [ read more ]
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- 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 Wheel DVD
- Here's the complete story of the innovation that has kept man moving for millennia. [ 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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- From all-over protection to barely-there, go undercover to discover the variety and technology of our remarkable, newfangled undergarments. [ 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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- Modern Marvels Waterproof DVD
- From the beginning of time we've worked to protect ourselves against the very element that keeps us alive...Water. We love it and hate it. With water covering 75% of the Earth's surface, it's no wonder we struggle to stay safe and dry. We fight against ferocious weather and floods with… [ read more ]
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- 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 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 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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- Speed is important, efficiency is admirable, but nothing gets the blood pumping like sheer strength! Check out the burliest equipment in the world! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. Back by [ 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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- 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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- In the aftermath of the Cold War, Soviet-designed engines are finding their way into American rockets. [ read more ]
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- Man’s best friend – fearless, faithful, determined and swift. They’re our sharpest eyes, noses and ears – and among the bravest hunters, soldiers, rescuers, and protectors. From natural instincts to complex training, see what makes dogs a perfectly engineered MODERN MARVEL. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters 20 DVD
- This hugely popular, gripping series continues to examine catastrophic failures from street-level to low earth orbit. Get the inside scoop on the worst that technology has wrought. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and… [ read more ]
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- 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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off- Modern Marvels: Glue DVD
- 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 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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- 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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- It has been said that necessity is the mother of all invention--but that is not always the case. Some strange machines are built for sheer spectacle, some a glimpse into the future or even the past, while others are just plain...Weird. Take a look at machines that specialize in high… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: World’s Biggest Machines 3 DVD
- Head to sea aboard a modern aircraft carrier and see one of the world's most powerful engines in action. [ 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 Gadgets DVD
- Zippo lighters, transistor radios and the safety razor are among the humble but influential inventions chronicled here. [ read more ]
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- Explore the unlikely tales behind everyday artifacts as MODERN MARVELS reveals the rich heritage of tools from the wrench to sandpaper. You will never look at your workbench the same way after this enlightening hour. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For ove [ 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- 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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off- Most Shocking DVD
- 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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off- Mountain Roads DVD
- 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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off- Navigation DVD
- From dead-reckoning to dead-accurate GPS systems, trace the history of navigation. [ 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- 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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off- Ocean Liners Titanic to QEII DVD
- 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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off- Oil DVD
- 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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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- Oil Machines DVD
- 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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off- Overseas Highway DVD
- 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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off- Panama Canal DVD
- 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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off- Plane DVD
- We'll visit Lie-Nielsen Toolworks in Warren, Maine, where some of today's best planes are made. [ 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- Proving Grounds DVD
- Visit the Cold Regions Testing Center in Alaska and the Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs. [ 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- Quarries DVD
- Get the scoop on how the raw materials of civilization are removed from the earth and transformed into roads, buildings, bridges and more. [ read more ]
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off- Radio Out of Thin Air DVD
- The romantic history of the original broadcast phenomenon comes to life in this compelling program featuring interviews with radio personalities Larry King and Casey Kasem. [ read more ]
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off- Railway Marvels DVD
- The steam engine was the defining invention of the Industrial Revolution, but before it could change history, thousands of miles of track had to be laid. [ read more ]
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off- Rats DVD
- This versatile, highly adaptive and paradoxical — both scourge and lifesaver — creature makes for a fascinating and skin-crawling investigation. Love them, hate them, can't live without them, don’t want to live near them: rats. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought… [ read more ]
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off- Rocks DVD
- Explore the substance that is almost literally the foundation of everything in our world with this fascinating look at the hard stuff. On one side you've got your Hard Place, and over here you've got your... well, you know. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Th [ read more ]
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off- Route 66 DVD
- Cross the West on the road that stands alongside the Pony Express as one of the nation's most famous. Travel its remaining stretches. Explore the legend and the lore of the old highway from Chicago to Los Angeles. See rare photos and footage of its construction. [ read more ]
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- We visit a modern sandpaper factory, where glue and gravity have been replaced by phenolic resin and electrostatic bonding. [ read more ]
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- From Sputnik to the communications satellites that beam images worldwide, trace the development of the orbiting wonders that have transformed the world. [ read more ]
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off- 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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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- Ship DVD
- We go deep inside the guts of this warship-in-the-making to get up close to the tools that rule the shipbuilding world: the plasma beveling cutter, robotic welder, shafting lathe, laser tracker, and pneumatic drill. [ 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- 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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off- Siege Machines DVD
- From catapults to laser cannons, examine the machines called in to do the dirty work of warfare. [ read more ]
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- 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- Space Stations DVD
- MODERN MARVELS heads into the heavens with Skylab, Mir and the proposed international space station. [ read more ]
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- From CIA secrets to the surveillance devices of today, this is an inside look at the agency profiled in the newly Oscar® - nominated film The Good Shepherd . [ 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- Suez Canal
- In an ancient land, a wonder of the Industrial Revolution led to controversy, fortune and desperation. [ read more ]
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off- Super Hot DVD
- Hot enough for you? How about 200 million degrees!? Experience temperature extremes that only MODERN MARVELS can take you to! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. The mercury is rising [ 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- Survival Technology DVD
- Military experts reveal the secrets of survival and we'll get an up close look at the inventions that help preserve life in extreme conditions. [ read more ]
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off- Tailgating DVD
- Step into the stronghold of over-the-top fandom, the world of the dedicated tailgater. [ read more ]
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off- Tennessee Valley Authority DVD
- From the challenges of controlling the flood-prone Tennessee River to the construction of nearly 50 power-generating dams, take a comprehensive look at one of the most breathtaking public works projects ever attempted! [ read more ]
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off- Terror Tech Civilian DVD
- Examine the state-of-the-art technologies designed to protect civilians from terrorist attacks. [ read more ]
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- Examine the steps that corporations are taking to protect themselves from terrorist attacks. [ read more ]
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- 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 Alaskan Oil Pipeline DVD
- In 1973, a desperate America, starved by an OPEC embargo, began construction on an 800-mile lifeline for its insatiable oil hunger. Speak to survivors of the brutality which claimed nearly a million lives. Government officials and international politicians reflect on the genocide and its… [ read more ]
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off- The ArchiTechs Skyscraper Firefighting and Escape DVD
- Five geniuses, and a challenge: innovate fire rescue and evacuation equipment and vehicles for use in skyscraper disasters--and do it in 48 hours! A high-tech think tank of engineers, designers, writers and visionaries, strive to tackle the limitations of today's technology--and by using… [ 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 Drill DVD
- To see how modern power drills are made, we'll visit the Milwaukee Tools factory, where they can produce a Magnum Power drill every two minutes! [ read more ]
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off- The Handsaw DVD
- We'll look at the latest cutting technologies that will expand your notion of what a saw is. [ read more ]
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off- The Mackinac Bridge DVD
- For decades the world's longest suspension bridge, the ''Mighty Mac'' spans the 4-mile strait between Lakes Huron and Michigan. [ read more ]
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