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Modern Marvels: Season 13

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60 episodes · first aired Jan 4, 2006

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  1. 1 Containers Jan 4, 2006 · 44m They hold just about everything we need, from condiments to cargo. Made of steel, aluminum, paper and glass, they protect and preserve. They're underground and above ground, they journey…
  2. 2 Fire Jan 11, 2006 · 44m Out of control it’s a monster with a voracious appetite. Properly harnessed it’s a force that has shaped our world. We’ve learned to create and exploit it, but we’ll never truly tame it…
  3. 3 Cotton Jan 18, 2006 · 44m Tune in as Modern Marvels looks into the history of cotton, a product used in hundreds of different products, from clothing to lipstick.
  4. 4 Engineering Disasters 18 Feb 8, 2006 · 44m Modern Marvels shows more of the world's biggest engineering disasters. We look at faults in the U.S. Army's Stryker Light Armored Vehicle, the Sunjiawan coal-mine explosion in China in…
  5. 5 Candy Feb 14, 2006 · 44m It pulls, stretches, bubbles, hardens, crunches, and melts! We eat about 7-billion tons of it yearly. We’re talking about Candy–loved by kids and savored by adults. Candy-making evolved…
  6. 6 Weird Weapons: The Axis Feb 21, 2006 · 44m Examining unusual World War II weapons that were in the planning or testing stages for use by the Axis powers. Included: an assault rifle that could shoot around corners; a death ray…
  7. 7 Nature Tech: Avalanches Feb 24, 2006 · 44m 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.
  8. 8 Engineering Disasters: New Orleans Feb 28, 2006 · 44m Modern Marvels examines the destruction Hurricane Katrina caused in New Orleans.
  9. 9 Leather Mar 8, 2006 · 44m Made by the tanning of animal hides, leather has proven to be a versatile and important material. Without it, the Pilgrims may not have survived the winters in Plymouth, and the Romans may…
  10. 10 Engineering Disasters 19 Mar 22, 2006 · 44m More engineering disasters are profiled, including the sinking of SS Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975 in Lake Superior; two Boeing 737 crashes; a diesel-fuel leak, a radiation-spilling accident…
  11. 11 Insulation Apr 26, 2006 · 44m Although quite simple in nature, insulation is a very important component in keeping our homes a comfortable temperature. In this episode, we'll find out the history of insulation and then…
  12. 12 Hi-Tech Hitler May 2, 2006 · 44m This is the true story of the scientific feats and failures of Hitler's Nazi Germany.
  13. 13 Shovels May 3, 2006 · 44m Man has always had a need to move large amounts of earth. In this episode, we profile the technological advances which have allowed shovels to become absolutely enormous, capable of…
  14. 14 Drilling May 10, 2006 · 44m The program features the quest to drill the deepest hole ever and the scientific drill ship expected to perform the feat, and also looks at drills used to recover ice cores that will…
  15. 15 80s Tech May 24, 2006 · 44m Remember “brick” cell phones, Pac-Man, Rubik’s Cube, Sony Walkman, and the first music CDs? Remember all the new and exciting gadgets of the 1980s? Join us as we investigate the transition…
  16. 16 Ben Franklin Tech May 25, 2006 · 44m One of the most prodigious American inventors, Ben Franklin is credited for creating things like the lightning rod, the armonica, the Franklin stove, bifocal glasses, and the flexible…
  17. 17 Copper Kings Jun 12, 2006 · 44m More than a century ago two men controlled nearly all of U.S. copper production, transforming Butte, Montana from a washed-up gold-mining camp into a global powerhouse. William Clark, a…
  18. 18 Heavy Metals Jun 14, 2006 · 44m They are elements that occupy a select portion of the periodic table and are so essential to America's economic and military might that they are stored in the National Defense Stockpile in…
  19. 19 Money Jun 19, 2006 · 44m Visit the United States Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for an inside look into the government facilities where U.S. legal tender is generated. Learn the history behind these…
  20. 20 BBQ Tech Jun 28, 2006 · 44m An old-fashioned style of cooking, barbecue has evolved into a modern food craze and spawned a multi-billion dollar industry. We digest famous barbecue cook-offs and visit long-established…
  21. 21 American Eats Special Jul 2, 2006 · 44m
  22. 22 High Explosives Jul 3, 2006 · 44m Since the creation of black powder in China centuries ago, explosives have been decisive on the battlefield. Follow their incendiary story from ancient times right up to today's plastic…
  23. 23 Pirate Tech Jul 12, 2006 · 44m Bold, cunning, and audacious, pirates are a breed of fighting men and women who have terrorized the high seas since before recorded history. At the height of their power in the 1700s they…
  24. 24 Boneyard: Where Machines End Their Lives Jul 26, 2006 · 44m Where do machines go when they die? From B-52 Bombers to massive aircraft carriers, from passenger cars to Cold War cruise missiles and remnants of the Twin Towers, all that we manufacture…
  25. 25 World's Biggest Machines 5 Jul 26, 2006 · 44m Join us for another look at big machines. At NASA's Ames Research Center, we visit the world's biggest wind tunnel, part of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, and one of the…
  26. 26 Super Tools: Skyscraper Jul 28, 2006 · 44m Skyscrapers are an extraordinary feat of human engineering: exposing millions of pounds of concrete and steel to the enemy forces of wind and gravity. Starting with the foundation and on…
  27. 27 The AK-47 Jul 28, 2006 · 44m The development of the deadly Avtomat Kalashnikova, 1947, known as the AK-47, is discussed by its inventor, Mikhail Kalashnikov, who talks about working within the secretive world of the…
  28. 28 Nuts Aug 2, 2006 · 44m Pintsized as a pea or big as a bowling ball, nutritional, durable, and versatile, nuts have been a staple of the human diet since time began, and archaeological evidence places them among…
  29. 29 Classic Cars Aug 3, 2006 · 44m
  30. 30 Making Medieval Armor Aug 3, 2006 · 44m
  31. 31 Rube Goldberg Aug 3, 2006 · 44m
  32. 32 Batteries Aug 3, 2006 · 44m Mixtures of metals and caustic chemicals that make our tech, tools and toys surge with energy.
  33. 33 Mummy Tech Aug 23, 2006 · 44m After thousands of years, Egyptian mummies are speaking from the grave. With the use of state-of-the-art computer tomography scanning we explore inside a 2,000-year-old mummified body of…
  34. 34 Levees Aug 30, 2006 · 44m 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.
  35. 35 Water Sep 6, 2006 · 44m Water, the most needed substance for life, so powerful it can carve our landscape, yet so nurturing it can spawn life and support its intricate matrix.
  36. 36 The Cola Wars Sep 7, 2006 · 44m Coke vs Pepsi for world supremacy. Each year, Americans consume more soft drinks than tap water. Available in nearly 200 countries, Coca-Cola alone sells one-billion bottles, cans, and…
  37. 37 Copper Sep 13, 2006 · 44m It transports electricity, water, and heat. It brings music to our ears and beauty to our eyes. Copper--its impressive traits, long history, and how it's mined. This versatile metal’s most…
  38. 38 Shotguns Sep 17, 2006 · 44m The first specialized gun, the British upper-class used it to shoot birds and small game for sport. The shotgun took on a variety of roles, used by hunter and warrior alike.
  39. 39 Building In The Name Of God Sep 18, 2006 · 44m The greatest religious structures are marvels of engineering, technology, and invention, representing not only the glory of God, but also the ingenuity of man.
  40. 40 Horsepower Sep 20, 2006 · 44m Buckle up for a rip-roaring ride through the world of extreme horsepower. Experience the fastest accelerating cars on earth. Find out how horsepower was first coined as a marketing tool…
  41. 41 Renewable Energy Sep 20, 2006 · 44m Take an in-depth look at the most proven and reliable sources: solar, wind, geothermal, biofuels, and tidal power. From the experimental to the tried-and-true, renewable energy sources are…
  42. 42 Freight Trains Sep 20, 2006 · 44m Explore the history of freight transportation from its humble beginnings as tramways in mines to complex system of rails that stretches to every corner of the nation.
  43. 43 Cities of the Underworld Sep 21, 2006 · 44m Teamed with leading archeologists and experts, peel back the layers of the past--to reveal a hidden history that hasn't seen the light of day for ages.
  44. 44 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Sep 26, 2006 · 44m The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is comprised of a system of canals, land cuts, and a series of natural and artificial barrier islands, which provide a protected passage for low-draft…
  45. 45 Stealth & Beyond: Air Stealth Sep 27, 2006 · 44m They are the swarthy eagles of the sky: Past, present, and future advances in stealth military aircraft.
  46. 46 Stealth & Beyond: Sea Stealth Sep 27, 2006 · 44m It's one thing to make a 60-foot-long jet aircraft seem invisible, but quite another to hide a 400-foot-long warship from the prying eyes of an enemy. Explore the challenging world of…
  47. 47 Ink Oct 4, 2006 · 44m Invented by the Chinese in about 3000BC, it spread the word of God and war. It set us free and spelled out our rights. It tells stories, sells products and solves crimes. It's ink and it's…
  48. 48 Distilleries 2 Oct 11, 2006 · 44m It's an art, it's a science and it's a marriage of vapor and water. From the elite to the illegal, the banned, to the celebrated, the distillation of spirits is a 50 billion dollar a year…
  49. 49 World's Strongest Oct 18, 2006 · 44m Strength...a powerful word, but what does it mean? How is it measured? Why are some things simply stronger than others. How strong is a rope, a tractor, a diamond, a tugboat or even…
  50. 50 Tomcat Sunset Nov 1, 2006 · 44m Hosted by Terry Deitz, a former Tomcat pilot, this special explores the legacy of one of the greatest fighter jets ever built. Witness first hand the last F-14 catapult launches and…
  51. 51 Tobacco Nov 8, 2006 · 44m Discovered around 18,000 years ago, tobacco was first cultivated in the Andes between 5000 and 3000 B.C. At a modern tobacco farm in North Carolina, a farmer will show how the crop is…
  52. 52 The Supermarket Nov 15, 2006 · 44m Our basic need and desire for food has made the supermarket one of the great success stories of modern retailing. Making customers' visits to the market as efficient as possible has led to…
  53. 53 Breakfast Tech Nov 28, 2006 · 44m It slices and squeezes, sorts and sizes, mixes and cooks. Every morning we count on it to keep our orange juice fresh, our eggs whole, our cereals flaked, and our McGriddle syrupy--this is…
  54. 54 Wine Nov 29, 2006 · 44m A glass a day is said to keep the doctor away. A defeated Napoleon drowned his sorrows in it; Thomas Jefferson became obsessed with it. Wine is an integral part of our culture and more…
  55. 55 Harvesting 2 Nov 29, 2006 · 44m In America's orchards and farm fields, the constant struggle between hand labor and mechanization has produced dozens of efficient and sometimes bizarre harvesting methods. Learn the…
  56. 56 Engineering Disasters 20 Dec 6, 2006 · 44m In March of 2005, the BP Refinery in Texas City, Texas, suffered a series of explosions that decimated a large portion of the facility and killed 15 workers. Then the unusual series of…
  57. 57 Snow Dec 10, 2006 · 44m It is the bane of every suburban parent and the joy to every school kid. Born in a swirling storm cloud through a process called nucleation, the characteristics of snow flakes are…
  58. 58 Tea Dec 13, 2006 · 44m After water, tea is the second most popular drink in the world. It has been around as a drink for 5000 years, and 6 billion pounds of tea are harvested annually.
  59. 59 Christmas Tech Dec 20, 2006 · 44m Christmas is observed by many people around the world, for both religious reasons and more secular purposes. Trees, lights, ornaments, and window displays are a big part of the…
  60. 60 Wind Dec 28, 2006 · 44m