Modern Marvels
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Stereos
The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life.
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Mold And Fungus
From magic mushrooms to athlete's foot to penicillin, fungi are everywhere.
Built To Last
Explore robust shelters and machines built to withstand time and chaos.
Assembly Lines
Its efficiency has produced billions of products, from toys to Boeing 747s.
Distilleries
It's one of the world's most legendary spirits.
Edison Effect, The: The Electric Light
Probably Thomas Edison's best known invention is the electric light.
Television: Window To The World
An exploration of the world's most popular entertainment.
Apollo 11
As mankind's greatest achievement of the 20th century.
The Tool Bench: Hand Tools
Well over 2-million years before modern man evolved.
Prosthetics
Hindu texts' early prosthesis led to 16th-century hand, modern materials.
Antibiotics: The Wonder Drugs
In 1941, penicillin was first used to save human life.
Forensic Science - The Crime Fighter's Weapon
From Sherlock Holmes' examination of the physical evidence.
Digi-Tech
DVD, CD, PDA, HDTV, PVR--they are the ultimate in "gotta have it" gadgets.
Glue
It's Super! It's Krazy!
Stereos
The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life.
Mold And Fungus
From magic mushrooms to athlete's foot to penicillin, fungi are everywhere.
Built To Last
Explore robust shelters and machines built to withstand time and chaos.
Assembly Lines
Its efficiency has produced billions of products, from toys to Boeing 747s.
Distilleries
It's one of the world's most legendary spirits.
Pyramids: Majesty And Mystery
The world's great pyramids have long inspired and mystified scholars.
Egyptian Pyramids
Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt.
Castles And Dungeons
Some of the most imposing structures ever built.
Built By Hand
We live in a highly mechanized world.
American Steel - Built To Last
Our steel industry was a powerful symbol of the nation's industrial might.
The Great Wall Of China
Winding 6,000 kilometers through undulating mountains.
Dams
They block the force of a river, produce enough electricity to power cities.
Aqueducts: Man Made Rivers Of Life
Many rivers quenched the thirst of millions in the American west.
Mega Weapon Countdown
Modern Marvels is going big, and counting down.
Shipyards
Shipyards are waterside construction sites where the extraordinary takes shape.
Power Plants
Mankind controls the environment in a variety of ways.
Oil Fire Fighting
When a burning gusher shoots flames into the air, what do you do?
Nuclear Tech
Nuclear research ranges from well-known applications.
Mackinac Bridge
It's the 12th longest suspension bridge on the planet.
Pyramids: Majesty And Mystery
The world's great pyramids have long inspired and mystified scholars.
Egyptian Pyramids
Constructed as tombs for the ancient pharaohs, over 100 pyramids remain in Egypt.
Castles And Dungeons
Some of the most imposing structures ever built.
Built By Hand
We live in a highly mechanized world.
American Steel - Built To Last
Our steel industry was a powerful symbol of the nation's industrial might.
The Great Wall Of China
Winding 6,000 kilometers through undulating mountains.
Dams
They block the force of a river, produce enough electricity to power cities.
Aqueducts: Man Made Rivers Of Life
Many rivers quenched the thirst of millions in the American west.
Mega Weapon Countdown
Modern Marvels is going big, and counting down.
Shipyards
Shipyards are waterside construction sites where the extraordinary takes shape.
Power Plants
Mankind controls the environment in a variety of ways.
Oil Fire Fighting
When a burning gusher shoots flames into the air, what do you do?
Nuclear Tech
Nuclear research ranges from well-known applications.
Mackinac Bridge
It's the 12th longest suspension bridge on the planet.
Super Steam
Jay Leno fires up two of his classic steam cars.
Superhighways
Millions traverse global highways yearly; Houston's 20-lane project expands.
The World's Biggest Machines
Join us for a look at the biggest, tallest, meanest machines on the planet!
World's Biggest Machines 4
Explore the world's largest machines, from car presses to the Keck Observatory.
World's Biggest Machines 5
Join us for another look at big machines. At NASA's Ames Research Center.
Heavy Machinery
Adam learns the true meaning of "heavy" when he visits John Deere.
Crashes
Explore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the subatomic.
Bathroom Tech
From tub to toilet to toothpaste, here's everything you ever wanted to know.
Bathroom Tech Ii
The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech.
Trucks
Icons of the open road, trucks form the backbone of the construction.
Truck Stops
Catering to more than twenty million truckers.
American Trucking
Explore the diverse world of American trucks and their drivers.
Drag Racing
Legendary drivers lead us on a record-breaking race.
Made In The Usa
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the United States has stamped.
Super Steam
Jay Leno fires up two of his classic steam cars.
Superhighways
Millions traverse global highways yearly; Houston's 20-lane project expands.
The World's Biggest Machines
Join us for a look at the biggest, tallest, meanest machines on the planet!
World's Biggest Machines 4
Explore the world's largest machines, from car presses to the Keck Observatory.
World's Biggest Machines 5
Join us for another look at big machines. At NASA's Ames Research Center.
Heavy Machinery
Adam learns the true meaning of "heavy" when he visits John Deere.
Crashes
Explore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the subatomic.
Bathroom Tech
From tub to toilet to toothpaste, here's everything you ever wanted to know.
Bathroom Tech Ii
The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech.
Trucks
Icons of the open road, trucks form the backbone of the construction.
Truck Stops
Catering to more than twenty million truckers.
American Trucking
Explore the diverse world of American trucks and their drivers.
Drag Racing
Legendary drivers lead us on a record-breaking race.
Made In The Usa
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the United States has stamped.
Drive-Thru
Ride through car-culture commerce history: gas stations to drive-thrus.
Convertibles
The convertible completely transforms the driving experience.
Concept Cars
Machines designed to make the heart race and the mind ask...what if?
Car Crashes
60s US car crash deaths drop 1/3 despite doubled cars; remove human drivers.
Deep Freeze
Take a look at the technology of cold. Think your home freezer is "cool"?
Hot And Spicy
Chili head alert! It's time to get hot and spicy.
Super Human
Do normal humans actually possess the ability to have super powers?
Bulletproof
Stopping a bullet: reviewing body armor and armored vehicle history.
Stink
Just the whiff of a foul odor can make your head spin.
Rats
Rats: Feared globally, destructive but useful. Discover their history.
Pirate Tech
It comes in many deadly shapes and sizes.
Most Dangerous
Discover that the deadliest snakes, sports and weather events are closer.
Strange Weapons
Modern arsenals have become much more sophisticated than bullets and bombs.
Most Shocking
It strikes without warning and kills in an instant.
Drive-Thru
Ride through car-culture commerce history: gas stations to drive-thrus.
Convertibles
The convertible completely transforms the driving experience.
Concept Cars
Machines designed to make the heart race and the mind ask...what if?
Car Crashes
60s US car crash deaths drop 1/3 despite doubled cars; remove human drivers.
Deep Freeze
Take a look at the technology of cold. Think your home freezer is "cool"?
Hot And Spicy
Chili head alert! It's time to get hot and spicy.
Super Human
Do normal humans actually possess the ability to have super powers?
Bulletproof
Stopping a bullet: reviewing body armor and armored vehicle history.
Stink
Just the whiff of a foul odor can make your head spin.
Rats
Rats: Feared globally, destructive but useful. Discover their history.