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| 15x?? - Hooked (2008) | | Fishing lore about boats, nets, harpoons, hooks, fish finders, winches. | |
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| 596 :15x01 - Milk (Jan/07/2008) | Got milk? Billions of pounds of milk are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. Milk is the basis for its own food group, and has been around since the dawn of mammals. Visit a farm with a milking parlor that looks more like a cow merry-go-round. Learn what pasteurization is really all about, and even milk a yak. Find out what those active cultures in yogurt are and discover if milk truly makes the body good. Wait until you discover just how many types of cows there truly are.
Source: History.com | |
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| 597 :15x02 - Carbon (Jan/14/2008) | | All life-forms and modern technology are built on a foundation of carbon; the steel industry; coal-fired power plants; graphite pencils; a charcoal water filter; diamonds. | |
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| 598 :15x03 - '90s Tech (Feb/07/2008) | | A look at 90's technology, such as DVDs, TIVO, GPS and virtual pets. Also, what is needed to create an internet search engine, and George Foreman discusses the creation of his self-named grill. | |
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| 601 :15x06 - World's Strongest III (Mar/06/2008) | | A look at some of the strongest things known to mankind, such as the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier elevators which lifts jets onto its deck , and a Cirque du Soleil backstage elevator which lifts the acrobats on stage. Also, the tires used on mining vehicles, a mountain bike, and the Kennedy Center's and transport vehicle for the space shuttle. | | Guest Stars: Tom Dickson as Himself | |
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| 602 :15x07 - Strange Weapons (Mar/10/2008) | | An examination of the world's most unusual weapons, both lethal and non lethal. Among the devises are microwave rays which give off a burning skin feeling, laser weapons which are mounted on planes and trucks, armed robots, pain inducing pellets from a BB gun, and slippery slime. | |
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| 603 :15x08 - Alaskan Fishing (Mar/16/2008) | | An examination of the Alaskan fishing industry as we follow a season with the fishermen on the Bering Sea, where pollock are caught and flash frozen aboard the vessel while having to deal with the harsh conditions and job hazards. | |
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| 606 :15x11 - Gadgets III (Apr/04/2008) | | Explore the evolution and trends in gadgets. Includes: miniature and mobile gadgets, corkscrew origins, the umbrella and zipper. Plus, a tour of Brookstone and a visit with the inventors. | |
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| 611 :15x16 - Most Dangerous (Jun/06/2008) | | A look at the worlds most dangerous things, such as the most deadliest snakes, tornadoes and Mount Rainer in Washington. | |
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| 612 :15x17 - Super Hot (Jun/09/2008) | | A study concerning extreme temperatures, including a life sized mannequin which is exposed to 1,000 degrees, lava samples taken by geologists at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, and scientists heating plasma to 200 million degrees. Also, A visit to the Underwriters Laboratories to test malfunctioning blow dryers and coffeemakers to discover why they melt. | |
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| 614 :15x19 - Corpse Tech (Jun/20/2008) | | An examination of the tools used by coroners and forensic anthropologists to save lives and catch murderers. Includes a visit to the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Facility, known as the "body farm" where decaying bodies are examined. | |
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| 615 :15x20 - Ice Cream (Jun/23/2008) | | An exploration of the history of ice cream, including its origins, various adaptations and related products. Among the stops are a visit to the Dreyer's factory, TCBY for a lesson on frozen yogurt, the Joy Cone Company to see how cones are created, and to Ben & Jerry's to see how new flavors are chosen and created. | |
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| 616 :15x21 - Bathroom Tech II (Jun/30/2008) | | A look at bathroom technology, including Kohler's digitally controlled shower that has music and chromatherapy features. Also, an uncloggable toilet known as Champion 4 by American Standard's. Plus, a look at low-flow showers and toilets, touch-free fixtures, and futuristic toilets from Japan. | |
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| 617 :15x22 - Crashes (Jul/10/2008) | | A look at all types of crashes, from subatomic to outer space, both by accident and planned. Includes ways of making auto racing safer; a trip to a safety test site for motorcycles; an interview with a skydiver who survived a failed chute; an a visit with the asteroid tracking team at NASA. Also, how scientists collide subatomic particles. | |
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| 619 :15x24 - Mad Electricity (Jul/24/2008) | | A profile on inventor Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943), who was a pioneer in electrical engineering and particularly his work in alternating-current electricity. Includes a demonstration of the Tesla coil, and energy-efficient lightbulbs. | |
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| 620 :15x25 - Coin Operated (Jul/24/2008) | | An investigation in coin-operated machines, including pinball machines, a 40,000 piece gumball machine, and Coinstar. Also, a trip to Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills, Mich. | |
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| 625 :15x30 - Mold and Fungus (Sep/18/2008) | | A look at molds and fungi, both inside and outside of the body and both helpful and dangerous. Included in the examination is a visit to a mushroom farm; and a look at the experiments done by researchers with fungi to use as a fuel supply and a cleanser for hazardous wastes. | |
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| 629 :15x34 - Halloween Tech (Oct/27/2008) | | An inside look at the technology used for the Halloween traditions such as producing latex masks, professional monster makeup, carving jack-o-lanterns, making fake blood and a glimpse of a popular haunted house attraction. | |
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| 630 :15x35 - The Horse (Nov/19/2008) | | An exploration of facts and lore concerning horses. Includes a look at the Thoroughbred racing industry at Lexington, Kentucky. Next, a look at the mustang-protection program by using inmates at a Colorado prison. And a segment which shows horse meat being used as a delicacy. | |
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| 631 :15x36 - The Turkey (Nov/24/2008) | | An examination of the role turkey's play in American traditions and history. Included is a tour of the Butterball factory in North Carolina, and a trip to Indiana to visit a turkey restaurant. Plus, useful turkey recipes. | |
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| 633 :15x38 - Car Wash (Dec/08/2008) | | The car wash's in America are a $25 billion dollars a year industry, with tunnel systems to in-bay automatics, we'll show you how America keeps it's cars clean. We'll visit the largest car wash, seven acres wide which includes a dog wash, chapel, and barber shop. And then to a wash which uses trained electronic eyes, auto conveyors, and mega vacuums which can hold up a bowling ball. We also show tips for cleaning a car at home. Plus we'll add tar, glue, egg, bird droppings, and a bucket full of sludge to a $160,000 Porsche, and then challenge a detailer to clean it off. Also, see how cars are built to survive a car wash. | |
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| 637 :15x42 - Night (Dec/26/2008) | | An examination of technology and activities created for the night. Included is squid fishing off the California coast; collecting night crawlers in Toronto; night-vision goggles used by the military; pyrotechnic displays; and the lighting created for playing sports in a stadium at night. | |
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