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Hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of New Orleans due to levee failures and old pumping systems.
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Tobacco farming from North Carolina harvest to Dominican cigars with public health discussions.
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The evolution from itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers.
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The Allies devise scientific and mechanical breakthroughs to thwart Hitler's Atlantic Wall.
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Transporting dynamite; movement and destruction of illegal drugs; transport of powerful fuel.
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Some nuclear submarines carry more firepower than all the bombs dropped in history.
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Water's unique three-form existence: landscape carving power, life support, and industrial uses.
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Bridges play a key role in the human quest to connect and unify.
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The Overseas Highway contains 51 bridges, linking mainland Florida with the Florida Keys.
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Skyscrapers; Empire State Building; Sears Tower; World Trade Center.
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During the 19th century, transcontinental railroads link California to the East.
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The history of the computer, that has evolved into a lightning-fast information grid.
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Travelling some of the world's most dangerous roads, including Bolivia's "Death Road".
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The FBI's $150 million Crime Lab at Quantico, Va.
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The sports stadium continues an ancient tradition of domed shelters.
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Leonardo da Vinci: great artist, scientist, and inventor with incredible machine designs and plans.
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Wind tunnel; flight simulators; mining machine; IMAX technology.
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Congressional mandate creates the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Traces physical fitness' role in the health of the individual and society.
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Spirit distillation art and science: visit brandy, moonshine, and absinthe distilleries worldwide.
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