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| 23 :01x23 - More Military Movers (Unaired) | | Military movers used for transportation and supplies are examined. Included: the CV-22 Osprey aircraft; the Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Also: LMSRs (Military Sealift Command supply ships). | |
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Season 3 |
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Season 5 |
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Season 6 |
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Season 7 |
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Season 8 |
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Season 9 |
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| 147 :09x37 - The Magnum (Aug/21/2002) | | It's known as the most powerful handgun in the world, made famous by Clint Eastwood in the Dirty Harry movies. But its origins stretch back more than a century to the Indian Wars of the American West and African safaris, where hunters stalked big game. Join us for a review of the history of the biggest, baddest gun available today--unlimited firepower at the pull of a trigger! | |
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Season 10 |
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| 226 :10x04 - Hangars (Jan/27/2003) | Come in for a smooth landing as we explore the history of hangars--stark, massive structures that house and protect flight vehicles. We visit the first hangar, built on a German lake; Boeing's Delta 4 rocket hangar; Hangar Number One in Lakehurst, New Jersey, that housed all US airships built in the 1920s and '30s; and the Space Shuttle's hangar--as big as four skyscrapers! Back in Germany, Cargolifter's mammoth hangar, large enough to enclose the Superdome, signals the rebirth of an industry.
Source: History Channel | |
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| 253 :10x31 - Titanic Tech (Apr/01/2003) | | Welcome aboard the luxury liner Titanic, the world's largest ship and pride of the White Star Line. Watertight compartments and a steel-plated hull render it all but unsinkable. Nearly every technological breakthrough of the previous 50 years is employed onboard, providing comfort and safety for passengers and crew. But none of this will matter on April 15, 1912, when the ship bears down on an iceberg on her maiden voyage, sinking within hours with more than 1,500 lives lost. Learn the details of her construction and how the achievements of technology may have masked her vulnerabilities. | |
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| 283 :10x61 - 4x4 (Jul/22/2003) | | In this full-immersion journey through the world of maximum off-roading, learn what it's like to blow the carbon out of your system as we trace the history of the four-wheel drive vehicle. From the annual Baja 1000-mile race to the Paris-to-Dakar rally, off-roading has become an international sport for motorized thrill seekers. Drive along in your Jeep, dune buggy, Hummer, or SUV for this high-adrenaline, fun-filled romp as we see why 4x4s go where no one has gone before! | |
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Season 11 |
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| 346 :11x10 - Nature's Engineers (Mar/31/2004) | | Discusses some of natures engineers. From the construction of dams by beavers to the intricate pattern developed by honeybees. The various creatures habitat construction provides an excellent example for future human design. | |
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| 370 :11x34 - Extreme Aircraft (Aug/25/2004) | | Join us for a supersonic look at some of the most cutting-edge aircraft ever developed--from the X-1 that first broke the sound barrier to the X-43 Scramjet that recently flew at Mach 7. These extreme aircraft have made their mark on aeronautical history, and sometimes on political history as well. The U-2 and SR-71 spy planes played a crucial role in the Cold War, and now Lockheed Martin's top-secret "Skunkworks" division is touting the new "air dominance" fighter plane-- the F/A-22 Raptor. | |
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Season 12 |
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| 424 :12x04 - Nature's Engineers 2 (Jan/18/2005) | | Discusses the various designs animals use to adapt the environment to their needs. From primates using tools to gather food to ants using farming techniques for their colony. | |
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| 433 :12x13 - Edwards Air Force Base (Mar/02/2005) | Examine the colorful history of the premier flight test center, and America's most important aviation facility for more than 60 years, Edwards Air Force Base in California. Every single aircraft to enter the Air Force's inventory has been put through its paces at Edwards, along with many Navy and Army aircraft as well. With unprecedented access to several forgotten and abandoned facilities on the base, we are guided by Richard Hallion, former chief historian for the US Air Force. Today, Edwards continues to push the envelope. Among the many cutting-edge projects currently being tested is the Airborne Laser, designed to focus a basketball-sized spot of intense heat that could destroy a ballistic missile.
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| 445 :12x25 - Bricks (May/11/2005) | The history of civilization has been built on the back of brick, and it's been said that "architecture itself began when two bricks were put together well." From great Egyptian temples to the Roman aqueducts, the Great Wall of China, and the dome of the Hagia Sophia, brick is one of the oldest, yet least celebrated, building materials manufactured by man. In this hard-packed episode, we explore brick's past, highlighting defining moments, 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. We'll feature advancements through the ages as well as construction techniques, trends, and the future of brick construction. Essentially, brick is still just burnt clay...it has been around for thousands of years, but continues to serve as the backdrop of the modern age.
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| 458 :12x38 - Cowboy Tech (Jul/20/2005) | | Examining the tools and techniques that cowboys have utilized throughout the years. Included: spurs; barbed wire; and specialized horse-breeding methods. | |
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| 460 :12x40 - World's Biggest Machines 4 (Aug/02/2005) | From a giant machine press that stamps out an entire car body to a 125-ton chainsaw that cuts through the world's hardest rock; from a huge telescope that glimpses the ends of the known universe to the world's largest rock crusher. Join us for a workout of the world's largest machines, and take a long look through the lens of the world's biggest optical telescope, the Keck Observatory, atop 13,800-foot Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
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| 488 :12x68 - Walt Disney World (Dec/25/2005) | | Journey underground and backstage at the technological marvel that is Walt Disney World. Enter a make-believe world spanning some 27,000 acres, brought to life by cutting-edge technology. What was once Florida swampland now boasts the world's largest theme park. The ride technology ranges from space-age centrifuges to enhanced motion vehicles powered by 3,000 PSI of hydraulic pressure. And hundreds of audio animatronics brought to life through the power of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Walt Disney World is made up of four separate theme parks, each with its own innovations: the 107-acre Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The four parks are all part of a megaplex of a resort. Twice the size of Manhattan, it was the final vision and crowning achievement of a man who spent more than 40 years pushing the limits of technology to create entertainment magic: Walt Disney. | |
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| 489 :12x69 - Nature Tech: Hurricanes (Dec/29/2005) | | Technology associated with hurricanes is examined. Included: the development of radar and satellites that track the storms; the construction of buildings designed to withstand strong winds. Also: a plane ride into the eye of Hurricane Wilma. | |
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Season 13 |
| 490 :13x01 - Containers (Jan/04/2006) | | A history of containers includes a look at underground salt caverns along the Gulf of Mexico that store the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. | |
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| 491 :13x02 - Fire (Jan/11/2006) | | Fire and how it is created, used and controlled is the subject. | |
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| 496 :13x07 - Weird Weapons: The Allies (Feb/08/2006) | | Examining unusual World War II weapons that were in the planning or testing stages for use by the Allies. Included: floating tanks; pigeon-guided missiles. | |
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| 497 :13x08 - Candy (Feb/14/2006) | | A history of candy includes stops at the Hershey Company in Pennsylvania; See's Candy in San Francisco; Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville, Ind.; and the Jelly Belly Candy Company in California. Also: saltwater taffy; Big Hunk and Abba-Zaba at the Annabelle Candy Company in Hayward, Cal. | |
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| 498 :13x09 - Weird Weapons: The Axis (Feb/21/2006) | | Examining unusual weapons that were in the planning or testing stages to be used by the Axis powers in World War II. Included: a rifle that could shoot around corners. | |
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| 500 :13x11 - Engineering Disasters: New Orleans (Feb/28/2006) | | Examining engineering failures during the devastation of New Orleans brought on by Hurricane Katrina and ways to prevent similar disasters in the future. Included: the levee and water-pumping systems; and design flaws in escape routes. | |
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| 501 :13x12 - Leather (Mar/08/2006) | | Sometime at the dawn of civilization, animal hides were rubbed down with animal fat, making them more flexible, durable, and malleable. By the 5th Century BC, this "tanning" process expanded to include vegetable and tree oil washes, creating what's now known as "leather"--one of man's most reliable and versatile products. Without advances in leather shoes, the Romans could never have marched to the Tigris; nor could the Pilgrims have survived winters in Plymouth. Today, leather is a staple of our daily lives. Modern tanners have devised techniques to make leather more versatile, colorful, and luxurious than ever. We visit modern tanneries of conventional cowhide leather, and explore the more exotic leathers made from alligator, snakes, and even sting-ray. And we'll examine the race of modern science to create synthetic leathers that are supposedly more convenient in today's fast-paced life. We'll see how leather binds us to the past in an unparalleled way. | |
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| 503 :13x14 - Insulation (Apr/26/2006) | | A history of insulation examines its development, materials and the many ways it is used. Included: how ancient Greek and Roman homes were insulated. | |
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| 505 :13x16 - Shovels (May/03/2006) | | The evolution of the shovel is chronicled. Included: William Otis's patent for the steam shovel in 1839; the robotic shovel on NASA's Phoenix Mars lander; a shovel that locates land mines in Third World countries. | |
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| 506 :13x17 - Drilling (May/10/2006) | | Drilling and drill technology are explored. Included: tunnel-boring, robotic and laser drills. | |
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| 507 :13x18 - '80s Tech (May/24/2006) | | Technology from the 1980s is remembered, including early cell phones and CD players; the Sony Walkman; and personal computers. Also: comments by Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak; and a tour of the Computer History Museum in California. | |
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| 510 :13x21 - Assembly Lines (Jun/12/2006) | | The mass-production assembly line is the subject. Included: the industries that use it and the inventions that improve it. | |
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| 511 :13x22 - Heavy Metals (Jun/14/2006) | | Exploring heavy metals and their uses and storage. Included: copper, uranium, lead, zinc and nickel, as well as superalloys, such as steel combined with chromium and cobalt. | |
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| 512 :13x23 - Money (Jun/19/2006) | | Money and how it is made is explored during visits to the United States Mint and the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. | |
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| 513 :13x24 - Horsepower (Jun/21/2006) | | A history of horsepower examines the origin of the word and the many ways it's used. Included: the powerful diesel engine of a container ship; the harnessing of water power at Hoover Dam; the pumping units at the Edmonston Pumping Plant in California; hybrid cars; and hydroplane racing. | |
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| 514 :13x25 - BBQ Tech (Jun/28/2006) | | Barbecue technology is the subject. Included: a tour of Weber grill factories; and a visit to Arthur Bryant's barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. Also: fuels; barbecue sauces. | |
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| 517 :13x28 - World's Biggest Machines 5 (Jul/26/2006) | | The world's largest engineering feats are explored. Included: NASA's wind tunnel and flight simulator at the Ames Research Center in California; a continuous mining machine in Pennsylvania; the London Eye observation wheel in England. Also: the Claas Cougar lawn mower; and IMAX technology. | |
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| 519 :13x30 - Nuts (Aug/02/2006) | | A history of nuts and nut products includes the use of a walnut-shell powder as a cleanser; and a UNICEF program that uses a nut product in the fight against malnutrition. Also: growing-and-harvesting techniques and technology. | |
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| 528 :13x39 - Mummy Tech (Aug/23/2006) | | Mummy technology is examined, including the process of mummification and the techniques used to study mummies, such as scanners that examine the insides of specimens without unwrapping them. | |
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| 530 :13x41 - Levees (Aug/30/2006) | | From collapsing floodwalls in New Orleans to high-tech mechanical storm surge barriers in Europe, we'll explore the 2,500-year history of keeping rivers and tides at bay by erecting levees. To get a lesson on how levees are built and why they fail, we'll climb atop Sacramento, California's crumbling river levees to see evidence of erosion that portends a New Orleans-level disaster. In stark contrast are the ingeniously engineered levees and dikes holding back tidal waters in the Netherlands. Their success inspired other mechanized flood barriers on both the River Thames outside London and one currently under construction near the sinking city of Venice, Italy. We'll also take a look at the hard lessons learned when levees are breached. In New Orleans, we'll see what the US Army Corps of Engineers is doing to protect the Crescent City from future hurricane seasons. | |
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| 531 :13x42 - Water (Sep/06/2006) | | Water is examined as a natural wonder and as the substance that sustains life. Also studied is the technology it supports and which supports it. Included: irrigation systems; fountains; and the bottled-water industry. | |
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| 532 :13x43 - The Cola Wars (Sep/07/2006) | | A look at the history of Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola and the rivalry between the two soft-drink companies. Included: comments from experts, including author Frederick Allen ("Secret Formula"). | |
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| 533 :13x44 - Copper (Sep/13/2006) | | A history of copper examines its characteristics, how it is mined and its uses, particularly in the electronics industry. Included: copper in plumbing; and in roofs and sculptures. | |
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| 535 :13x46 - Freight Trains (Sep/20/2006) | | A history of freight trains includes a tour of the Union Pacific Railroad's Bailey Yard in Nebraska. | |
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| 536 :13x47 - Renewable Energy (Sep/20/2006) | | Renewable energy, its development and the most reliable sources are examined. Included: geothermal energy; biofuels; and solar, wind and tidal power. | |
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| 539 :13x50 - World's Strongest (Oct/18/2006) | | Some of the strongest materials in the world are examined. Included: diamonds; rope made from Spectra fiber, a type of polyethylene more durable than steel; and Lexan, a polycarbonate that can withstand bullets. | |
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| 540 :13x51 - Tomcat Sunset (Nov/01/2006) | | The history of the F-14 Tomcat fighter, which was retired from service in September 2006, is explored by former Tomcat pilot Tom Deitz. Included: the final combat landing aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt; and the ceremonial last flight at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach. | |
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| 542 :13x53 - The Supermarket (Nov/15/2006) | | A history of the supermarket includes store design; technological innovations, such as bar-coding; and trends. | |
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| 543 :13x54 - Breakfast Tech (Nov/28/2006) | | Breakfast-food technology is examined. Included: the technology aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis that helps keep its sailors fed; a tour of the Tyson Foods factory and the Sunkist orange-juice factory. Also: the making of a McDonald's McGriddle pancake is observed. | |
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| 544 :13x55 - Harvesting 2 (Nov/29/2006) | | The history of harvesting in America and the balance between mechanized and manual labor is explored. Included: a look at the work of an orchard manager and his ladder crew; a visit to a California fruit-packing house. Also: a cornfield in Nebraska; cranberry marshes in central Wisconsin; and a mushroom farm. | |
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| 545 :13x56 - Wine (Nov/29/2006) | | Wine history and technology are examined. Included: the use of aerial imaging and infrared photography in analyzing soil. Also: a tour of wineries, a historic wine cellar and the oldest restaurant in Paris. | |
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| 546 :13x57 - Engineering Disasters 20 (Dec/06/2006) | | Engineering disasters are recalled. Included: a 2005 explosion at a BP refinery in Texas City, Texas; the American Airlines flight 587 crash in 2001; the 1982 dioxin scare in Times Beach, Mo., where dioxin was found in oil used to keep down dust on the roads; and a 2005 fire at the Praxair plant in St. Louis. | |
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| 549 :13x60 - Tea (Dec/13/2006) | | An hour steeped in the history of tea includes a visit to the Lipton Tea plant in Suffolk, Va., the Charleston Tea Plantation in South Carolina and the Celestial Seasonings plant in Boulder, Colo.; a chronicle of the events that led to the Boston Tea Party; and a segment on gourmet teas. | |
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Season 14 |
| 551 :14x01 - Balls (Jan/17/2007) | | From professional sports to the playground, balls have been a way of life for generations. Explore the research, development, technology and performance of balls as they spin through our sporting lives, bouncing evenly, spiraling tightly, and careening off our feet, bats, racquets and clubs. Tour the Wilson Football Factory and the Rawling's Costa Rica Baseball Factory as well as visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. | |
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| 552 :14x02 - Environmental Tech (Jan/24/2007) | | Environmental technology is examined. Included: blue-green algae is turned into fuel; and methane from decomposing garbage is converted into clean-burning natural gas. Also: carbon sequestration and bioremediation. | |
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| 553 :14x03 - Canning (Jan/31/2007) | | The history of canning is chronicled. Included: a self-heating can; self-cooling cans; microwaveable cans; ozone-safe aerosol cans; and cans for storing nuclear waste. | |
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| 554 :14x04 - Pumps (Feb/07/2007) | | The history of the pump is chronicled. Included: the Colorado River Aqueduct; pumps used in water distribution in Southern California; a robotic cow-milking pump; and a pump used in heart surgery. | |
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| 555 :14x05 - Ice (Feb/11/2007) | | Ice and ice-related technology are examined. Included are a visit to the U.S. National Ice Core Laboratory in Colorado; a study of icebergs and glaciers. | |
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| 556 :14x06 - The Destroyer (Feb/13/2007) | | The destroyers made during World War II for the Pacific theater are examined. Included: interviews with veterans; archival film footage. | |
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| 557 :14x07 - Weapons of Mass Destruction (Feb/21/2007) | | Weapons of mass destruction, from the nuclear to the biological, are examined. Included: a computer-generated depiction of a dirty-bomb attack in Seattle. Also: how scientists identify biological agents; and suicide bombing-prevention strategies. | |
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| 558 :14x08 - Barbarian Battle Tech (Mar/04/2007) | | Examining the technology of barbarians, including the bow and arrow, a chariot suspension system, and the metal work of a Celtic sword. | |
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| 559 :14x09 - Deep Sea Salvage (Mar/14/2007) | | Deep-sea salvage technology used in U.S. Navy diving-and-salvage operations is examined. Included: the USS Salvor salvage ship's help after the TWA Flight 800 crash in 1996. Also: Alvin, a Navy deep-submergence vehicle. | |
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| 560 :14x10 - Dams (Mar/28/2007) | | A history of dams and the technology used in them; and a study of their ecological impact. Included: a visit to a hydroelectric dam; a tour of the Utah Water Research Laboratory hydraulics lab. Also: a dam in Brazil. | |
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| 561 :14x11 - Yard Tech (Apr/10/2007) | | Lawn technology is explored. Included: a tour of the Toro Company to examine lawn mowers; a trip to the Scotts Company to learn about varieties of grass seed. Also: the Rain Bird automatic-sprinkler system; and the Davey tree-moving company. | |
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| 563 :14x13 - Welding (May/09/2007) | | A history of welding includes techniques used to create body armor; robotic welding; and explosion welding. | |
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| 564 :14x14 - It Came From Outer Space (May/16/2007) | | Space-travel technology adapted for commercial use, including heat-resistant paint used in high-rise buildings; satellite batteries used in sports cars; oxygen tanks from Apollo missions used by firefighters. | |
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| 565 :14x15 - '60s Tech (May/16/2007) | | The groovy technology of the 1960s is recalled. Included: color television; transistor radios; satellite broadcasting; touch-tone telephones; the Ford Mustang; lava lamps; Etch A Sketch; and the Super Ball. | |
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| 566 :14x16 - World's Strongest 2 (May/23/2007) | | Some of the strongest things in the world are examined. Included: boron carbide body armor; the Bigfoot monster truck; a crane that can lift a 600-ton yacht; and a car shredder. | |
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| 567 :14x17 - '70s Tech (May/30/2007) | | The technology of the 1970s is recalled. Included: PONG; Speak & Spell; the Concorde supersonic jet; Mr. Coffee; and Polaroid cameras. | |
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| 568 :14x18 - Engineering Disasters of the '70s (May/31/2007) | | Engineering mishaps of the 1970s are recalled. Included: the 1975 sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior; the 1972 Buffalo Creek dam disaster in West Virginia; and a supertanker explosion in Los Angeles Harbor. | |
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| 569 :14x19 - Truck Stops (Jun/13/2007) | | An examination of truck stops. Included: a tour of the world's largest truck stop complete with a movie theater, barbershop and a dentist's office; stops that provide an electric source so truckers can use their vehicles as living quarters without idling. Also: the future of truck stops. | |
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| 570 :14x20 - Fertilizer (Jun/20/2007) | | An examination of fertilizer features visits to places where the key nutrients needed for fertilizers are produced. Included: a phosphate mine; a sewage-treatment plant; and a trough filled with millions of worms. | |
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| 571 :14x21 - Cheese (Jun/27/2007) | | A history of cheese includes a visit to dairy farms in Wisconsin and cheese factories in California. Also, cheese varieties during the Roman Empires; and changes in the making and packaging of cheese in during the industrial revolution. | |
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| 572 :14x22 - Saws (Jul/18/2007) | | The history of saws examines how Egyptians cut through stone and how modern saws slice easily through rock-solid objects like limestone. Also: saws as instruments of torture and tools for surgery. | |
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| 573 :14x23 - Aluminum (Jul/25/2007) | | The history of aluminum. Included: a visit to NASA to see how aluminum is used in telescopes and reflective mirrors; a look at the widest rolling mill; and a segment on aluminum baseball bats. | |
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| 574 :14x24 - Sticky Stuff (Jul/30/2007) | | Sticky adhesive substances are examined. Included: duct tape, fly paper and denture adhesives. | |
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| 575 :14x25 - Chocolate (Aug/06/2007) | | A history of chocolate examines the chocolate-making process and the many properties it is thought to possess. Included: the making of M&Ms is observed; a cacao-bean farm in Central America is toured. | |
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| 576 :14x26 - Bedroom Tech (Aug/13/2007) | | Technology used in the bedroom includes ancient Chinese fire clocks, a modern flying alarm clock, napping pods, snore stoppers and sunrise simulators. Also: Hugh Hefner's bedroom in the Playboy Mansion. | |
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| 577 :14x27 - Vacuums (Aug/20/2007) | | A history of vacuum devices. Included: underwater vacuums designed to remove algae from coral reefs; huge vacuum cleaners used in the aftermath of natural disasters; pneumatic tubes used in the 19th century to deliver mail; vacuum-powered railways. Also: a visit to Hoover's Vacuum Cleaner Museum in Ohio; and the world's largest vacuum chamber at the NASA Glenn Research Center's Plum Brook Station. | |
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| 578 :14x28 - Traps (Aug/27/2007) | | The history of traps. Included: bear traps in West Virginia; traps to catch cats stranded after Hurricane Katrina; and underwater traps to count salmon in the Columbia River. | |
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| 579 :14x29 - Nature Tech: Volcanoes (Aug/29/2007) | | Shows the different technologies used to monitor volcanoes from seismographs to gps monitoring. Shows the destructive power of three volcanoes, Mt. St. Helen's, Mt Pinatubo, and one in Colombia. USGS scientists discuss the various monitoring technologies used to monitor volcanoes and also future tech and technology used for countries that need help from the USGS in monitoring. | |
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| 581 :14x31 - Batteries (Sep/19/2007) | | A history of batteries examines how they are produced, their many uses and what they will be like in the future. | |
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| 582 :14x32 - Extreme Aircraft II (Sep/20/2007) | | Cutting-edge aircraft are spotlighted. Included: the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter; the B-1B Lancer; and Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs), which can be launched from a backpack, travel and hover to provide reconnaissance information. | |
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| 584 :14x34 - Deep Freeze (Sep/25/2007) | | Deep-freeze technology is examined, including a 12-story freezer to store 135 pounds of ice cream. Also: a visit to the Alcor Life Extension Foundation cryonics center in Arizona; and a look at how cold is used to shatter rubber and strengthen steel. | |
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| 585 :14x35 - Acid (Oct/01/2007) | | It is the most widely produced chemical in the world and possibly the most dangerous. Take a look at the many uses of acid. See how the military harnesses acid to make the explosive "Comp B-4." Visit a sulfuric acid plant to see how acid can take the stain out of stainless steel and learn how it can be mixed to dissolve precious metal. At the Heinz vinegar plant discover why acid's sour taste is sweet. Finally, meet a mad scientist who will demonstrate how acid can hollow out a penny and turn a hot dog to sludge! | |
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| 586 :14x36 - World's Sharpest (Oct/11/2007) | | It's time to slice and dice! Take a cutting-edge look at the most amazing blades in the world, from the legendary sword of the samurai warrior with an edge sharp enough to sever a man's arm in a single swipe, to industrial shredder blades capable of gobbling anything from a sofa to a fridge, to the precision slicing power of lasers and plasma. | |
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| 589 :14x39 - Environmental Tech II (Nov/12/2007) | | Eco-friendly technology designed to help prevent global warming is examined. Included: solar-energy towers in Spain; a rooftop wind turbine; and a car that runs on air. | |
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| 590 :14x40 - Corn (Nov/19/2007) | | A closer look at the many uses for corn, including as a food and fuel. Included is a trip to Lakeside Foods in Reedsburg, Wisc. and VeraSun Energy in Charles City, Iowa, where fuel is created from corn. | |
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| 591 :14x41 - The Pig (Nov/27/2007) | | The pig is the subject. Included: the use of heart valves, the pancreas and intestines for human transplant operations; a visit to Burger's Smokehouse in Missouri to see how bacon, hams, ribs and sausage are made. Also: chef Chris Cosentino makes dishes using pig parts. | |
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| 592 :14x42 - Rocks (Dec/03/2007) | From the Stone Age to the Space Age, our world has been built from rocks. Visit the Johnson Space Center in Houston to examine America's horde of moon rocks to determine how the planets were formed, and how old the solar system is. See how marble and granite are extracted, cut and polished. Do some blasting at a gravel pit, watch ore turn into steel and finally, learn how the Geysers in Northern California harness heat from rocks to create energy for 85,000 homes.
Source: history.com | |
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| 593 :14x43 - Most Shocking (Dec/10/2007) | It strikes without warning and kills in an instant. We fear its might even as we use it to save a life. Explore the electric shock in its numerous forms. Visit a modern day taser factor, uncovering the history behind these devices. Deconstruct a lightening bolt, which can travel up to 100,000 miles per second, and listen to the shocking tales from survivors of lightening strikes. From fences to eels, to the electric chair, we reveal the jolting truth about the electric shock.
Source: History.com | |
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| 594 :14x44 - Cold Cuts (Dec/17/2007) | They're the meat in our sandwiches and slices of American pop culture. Take a look behind the deli counter to reveal the secret ingredients in boloney. Watch a master sausage maker craft salami, and pile it on at Carnegie Deli with their famous mile-high pastrami sandwich. We'll construct exotic cold cuts made of pig head parts and livers, make the cut with the best meat slicers, past and present and see how to make turkey out of tofu. And don't forget that olive loaf for the holidays. Served cold and cut with precision. Pureed, pounded, and poured, it's time for a taste of cold cuts.
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| 595 :14x45 - Fast Food Tech (Dec/26/2007) | Can fast food get any faster? Fast food joints in the US pull in $150 billion dollars in annual sales. Their mantra is "fast, consistent, and inexpensive." Learn how they grow it, process it, freeze it, ship it, track it, fry it, flip it and pack it. Watch as hundreds of burgers, fries and shakes fly across counters and drive-thru windows at Carl's Jr., Jack in the Box, Wendy's and McDonald's. Visit a potato-processing plant for the scoop on how fries are made and learn how Taco Bell's founder developed the fast-food hard shell taco. Find out what the future holds for fast food technology.
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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.
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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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