Episode guide
Modern Marvels: Season 17
14 episodes · first aired Oct 29, 2010
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- 1 Mega Stores Oct 29, 2010 · 44m The colossal cornerstones of commerce. Oversized outfitters. Merchandise Moguls. Mega Stores are giant facilities engineered to keep up with America's supersized habits. They are the…
- 2 Supersized Food Nov 5, 2010 · 44m The US has become the culture of BIG–just look at the importance of size and how it has been infused into the lifestyle we choose to live, whether it's our homes, our appliances such as…
- 3 Coin Operated II Nov 12, 2010 · 44m Tens of millions of them all over the world–soda and snack machines, parking meters and payphones, video games and vending machines… and they all use coins–but for how long? Examine the…
- 4 Engineering Disasters 22 Nov 19, 2010 · 44m They are catastrophic failures with deadly consequences. Caused by a single spark or a massive collapse, these disasters reveal one thing–the danger inherent in our most common industries…
- 5 Dogs Nov 26, 2010 · 44m Man's best friend–fearless, faithful, determined and swift. They're our sharpest eyes, noses and ears–and among the bravest hunters, soldiers, rescuers, and protectors. From natural…
- 6 Built to Last Dec 3, 2010 · 44m Enter the amazing and ingenious ultra-sturdy shelters, machines, containers, materials and packaging designed to deny the ruination of society. The drive to create the indestructible has…
- 7 Secret Underground Dec 10, 2010 · 44m Just below the surface, there's a whole different America hidden from public view. Take a revealing look at the America under our feet, from secret military installations, and experimental…
- 8 Made in the USA Dec 17, 2010 · 44m Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the United States has stamped, carved, cut, built and assembled its way into becoming the super power of product production. However, in the…
- 9 Driver's Seat Dec 21, 2010 · 44m Get behind the wheel and take control of the some of the largest, fastest, most powerful machines on the planet. These aren't your average vehicles–and handling one of these rides is…
- 10 Rice Dec 29, 2010 · 44m You can fry it up, eat it for breakfast, or quaff it down on a hot summer day. It's the world's most versatile grain: RICE. At last count, there were over 140,000 types–white, brown…
- 11 Packaging Jan 14, 2011 · 44m It's all around us–so much a part of our lives that we forget it's there. But try to survive a single day without packaging. This episode reveals the astounding technology and ingenuity…
- 12 Grease Jan 21, 2011 · 44m In our lifelong battle to fight friction, Grease–in all its forms–is the unsung hero. Journey deep into places few people ever get to see, to discover the "hidden" uses of one of our most…
- 13 Ropes & Chains Jan 28, 2011 · 44m From hauling our heaviest gear to mastering the tallest mountains, they have been around for centuries, but we constantly improve upon them. Get an inside look at factories where every…
- 14 American Trucking Feb 4, 2011 · 44m America would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nation's goods. Explore the amazingly diverse world of American trucks and the…