Modern Marvels
Saison 15 Épisode 13 - Soft Drinks
Documentaire
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.
Sous-titres: English
Saison 15
S15:E01 - More Ice
It traps a treasure of energy on the ocean floor, and confounds scientists still trying to solve why it's so slippery.
S15:E02 - Dirt
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:E03 - Eggs
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:E04 - The Potato
It is among the most versatile, nutritious, and varied foodstuffs in the world. The Potato is the ultimate comfort food.
S15:E05 - Tuna
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:E06 - Winter Tech
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:E07 - Chrome
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:E08 - Start to Finish
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:E09 - Beans
Follow the soybean from field to refinery with CHS, Inc. as they convert billions of soybeans into vegetable oils, flour, and soy meal.
S15:E10 - Hot and Spicy
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:E11 - Mega Meals
Explore the complex logistics behind creating feasts for the largest and most ravenous crowds.
S15:E12 - Fry It
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:E13 - Soft Drinks
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:E14 - Deliver It
Got something strange to deliver? From pizza to packages, we'll show you how it's packed, labeled and shipped.
S15:E15 - Helicopters
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:E16 - Super Ships
Take a journey into the world of super sized, super strong, super unique ships.
S15:E17 - Big and Small
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:E18 - Breaking Point
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:E19 - Keep Out
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:E20 - Super Steam
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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