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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- 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- 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- 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- 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 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- 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- 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- 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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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- 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- Pompeii DVD
- Tour the world-famous site where a day in the life of the Roman Empire has been preserved for all time, and get an inside look at the latest discoveries. [ 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- 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- 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- 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- 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- 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- Ancient Aliens: Aliens and Temples of Gold DVD
- For hundreds of years, locals in Cusco, Peru have reported seeing UFOs at Lake Puray a lake they believe holds the lost gold of Coricancha. A mysterious church in southern France is said to hold the key to alchemy and a gateway to another part of the universe. And some believe underneath… [ read more ]
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off- 10 Things You Don't Know About: Benjamin Franklin DVD
- Benjamin Franklin was a multi-talented American founding father--but he also owned slaves, frequented sex clubs and was a suspected serial killer. In this episode of our new series, maverick historian David Eisenbach uncovers little-known details of Franklin's past, shedding new light on… [ 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- Written In Bone DVD
- From crime scenes to anthropological digs, no one interprets skeletal remains like Dr. Doug Owsley. Find out how he does it... and the amazing things he's discovered! Save Our History is a national education and funding initiative that supports preservation of local heritage. Dr. Owsley… [ 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 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- Hail Caesar! DVD
- See how Caesar's strategic brilliance proved decisive in his struggle for absolute control over Rome. Examine the greatest conflicts in history. Military historians, archeologists and other experts share their insights. Detailed re-enactments bring these pivotal moments to life. [ read more ]
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off- The Wabash Cannon Ball DVD
- One of the great names in the history of railroading, the "Cannonball" came from the perpetually troubled line's reputation for running the fastest trains in America. [ 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 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- 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- 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 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- 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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