Modern Marvels
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"Modern Marvels" goes beyond the basics, uncovering the history and science behind everyday wonders that shape and impact our lives.
S15:É01 - S15:E01 - More Ice
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S15:É01 - S15:E01 - More Ice

44 min
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It traps a treasure of energy on the ocean floor, and confounds scientists still trying to solve why it's so slippery.

S15:É02 - S15:E02 - Dirt
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S15:É02 - S15:E02 - Dirt

44 min
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You know the old saying "dull as dirt"...wrong! In Las Vegas we'll see how thousands of tons of dirt transform a stadium into a Supercross course, and in New Jersey we'll slog into a secret bog to collect a special mud.

S15:É03 - S15:E03 - Eggs
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S15:É03 - S15:E03 - Eggs

44 min
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Each year in the U.S., 280 million hens lay 80 billion eggs, one of the world's most affordable sources of protein. We'll chart the "journey of the egg."

S15:É04 - S15:E04 - The Potato
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S15:É04 - S15:E04 - The Potato

44 min
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It is among the most versatile, nutritious, and varied foodstuffs in the world. The Potato is the ultimate comfort food.

S15:É05 - S15:E05 - Tuna
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S15:É05 - S15:E05 - Tuna

43 min
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It's the most popular fish in the American diet. From the school lunch box--to the high end sushi bar--to the outdoor barbecue, tuna crosses all demographic lines.

S15:É06 - S15:E06 - Winter Tech
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S15:É06 - S15:E06 - Winter Tech

43 min
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From building cutting-edge competition venues to the latest sports science training, winter sports use more technology than ever. This episode takes you behind the scenes of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter games.

S15:É07 - S15:E07 - Chrome
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S15:É07 - S15:E07 - Chrome

44 min
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At 4 State Trucks in Missouri, the Chrome Shop Mafia adds some truckers' "bling" to a big rig as viewers tour its 35,000 square-foot treasure trove of chrome.

S15:É08 - S15:E08 - Start to Finish
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S15:É08 - S15:E08 - Start to Finish

42 min
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What does it take to turn twenty tons of steel into top-notch vehicles in less than a day? How does a pile of lumber become a million dollar home in a mere week?

S15:É09 - S15:E09 - Beans
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S15:É09 - S15:E09 - Beans

44 min
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Follow the soybean from field to refinery with CHS, Inc. as they convert billions of soybeans into vegetable oils, flour, and soy meal.

S15:É10 - S15:E10 - Hot and Spicy
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S15:É10 - S15:E10 - Hot and Spicy

44 min
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It's time to get hot and spicy. First we'll take you to the home of sizzling Tabasco sauce--McIlhenny Company of Louisiana, and to McCormick in Baltimore, Maryland.

S15:É11 - S15:E11 - Mega Meals
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S15:É11 - S15:E11 - Mega Meals

44 min
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Explore the complex logistics behind creating feasts for the largest and most ravenous crowds.

S15:É12 - S15:E12 - Fry It
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S15:É12 - S15:E12 - Fry It

44 min
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Welcome to the world of sizzling hot oil. First, it's a trip to the fair to discover the secrets behind fried classics such as funnel cakes and churros. And how about some deep fried treats such as frogs legs, and Twinkies and Coke?

S15:É13 - S15:E13 - Soft Drinks
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S15:É13 - S15:E13 - Soft Drinks

43 min
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They account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the U.S., and have been quenching our thirst for over a century. Visit the world's third largest soft drink supplier, Dr. Pepper.

S15:É14 - S15:E14 - Deliver It
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S15:É14 - S15:E14 - Deliver It

45 min
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Got something strange to deliver? From pizza to packages, we'll show you how it's packed, labeled and shipped.

S15:É15 - S15:E15 - Helicopters
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S15:É15 - S15:E15 - Helicopters

44 min
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In Alabama, fly with the Apache Longbow, the deadliest helicopter in world, and learn how to fly the Blackhawk, one of the most sophisticated and versatile helicopters in world.

S15:É16 - S15:E16 - Super Ships
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S15:É16 - S15:E16 - Super Ships

44 min
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Take a journey into the world of super sized, super strong, super unique ships.

S15:É17 - S15:E17 - Big and Small
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S15:É17 - S15:E17 - Big and Small

44 min
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Size does matter. We'll size up the biggest of machines, and their smallest counterparts. First we go to France to find out what goes into assembling the world's largest jetliner, the Airbus A380.

S15:É18 - S15:E18 - Breaking Point
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S15:É18 - S15:E18 - Breaking Point

44 min
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Get ready to examine points of failure in ultra slow motion. Watch drivers crash cars and trucks at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to find their breaking points.

S15:É19 - S15:E19 - Keep Out
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S15:É19 - S15:E19 - Keep Out

44 min
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Challenge the world's best safecracker to defeat a bank vault, and see the methods a bank uses to protect its money and tellers.

S15:É20 - S15:E20 - Super Steam
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S15:É20 - S15:E20 - Super Steam

44 min
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It's full steam ahead when we drop in at Jay Leno's garage as Jay fires up two of his classic steam cars and takes viewers for a couple of rides.

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