It's a nationwide culinary journey leading to our number 1 choice, a snack so irresistible that Americans consume almost half the world's supply. Mega Food Countdown. Modern Marvels is going big, and counting down. We take the 'best of' Modern Marvels and give you the MEGA Top 1. On this edition, the top ten guilty pleasures you just can't resist. Chrome. Learn how the art- deco Chrysler building became the world's first skyscraper topped with stainless steel and chrome. Strangest Countdown. This episode kisses the conventional goodbye, scratching heads at the weird oddities. Our choice at number 1 is a devise so destructive that its inventor allegedly destroyed it to avert a catastrophe. Dirt. You know the old saying 'dull as dirt'.. In Las Vegas, see how thousands of tons of dirt transform a stadium into a Supercross course. Then, join in the down and dirty fun of mud wrestling. Mega Machine Countdown. Awe- Inspiring Machines - featuring the top ten mightiest, strangest, and most unique innovations from our archives. Super Ships. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography takes viewers out to sea to witness their FLIP research vessel flipping a full 9. Amazing Job Countdown. The countdown of the top ten most fascinating jobs proves how daring and amazing the American worker can be. A quest finds jobholders in occupations ranging from the daffy to the downright creepy. Mega Speed Countdown. Speed. It's a pure adrenaline rush as we race the top 1. Mega Weapon Countdown. Nuclear research ranges from well-known applications, such as bombs and reactors, to little-known uses in medicine, food preparation, and radiation detection. It's also spawned ancillary technologies to store nuclear waste and. Amazing Weapons. They're every arsenal's best asset and every enemy's worst nightmare and we're counting them down to the most amazing weapon of all. Super Strong Countdown. This countdown episode embarks on an odyssey featuring the strongest of the strong. Our choice at number 1 pulses with so much strength it could destroy our other nine finalists with one push of a button. Tuna. Explore efforts to save the giant blue fin tuna, which has been 'over- fished' to a point of peril. And check out a tuna farm, which may be the future for this powerful and highly evolved master of the sea. Amazing Gadget Countdown. This episode goes gaga over gizmos, celebrating the most amazing gadgets featured. Our number 1 pick: a household gadget reinvented so many times that it's inspired more than 4,5. Hottest Rides Countdown. For this countdown special, we're buckling up and punching it for the hottest rides we've ever presented. Our number 1 choice: a ride so hot that one passionate owner applied for a license to marry it. Mega Meals. Modern Marvels: Mega Meals, explores the complex logistics behind creating feasts for the largest and most ravenous crowds. All about the tv: trailers, photos, screenshots, screencaps, wallpapers, comments, tv rating.Winter Tech. This episode takes you behind the scenes of the Vancouver 2. Olympic Winter games. Olympic organizers race against time to build venues, expand transportation, and add futuristic touches to the torch. Dogs. Man's best friend - - fearless, faithful, determined and swift. From natural instincts to complex training, see what makes dogs a perfectly engineered Modern Marvel. Battle Ready. U. S. Keeping them protected is priority number one and the military is making enormous leaps in devising a wide array of high- tech equipment to protect today's soldier. Built By Hand. We live in a highly mechanized world in which billions of products are made by machines- -but there are some things that can be built only by using an even more sophisticated tool- -the human hand. Food Trucks. From humble beginnings as chuck wagons and hot dog carts, Food Trucks have taken off as ethnic eateries, gourmet specialists, and even high- tech mega trucks that serve thousands at disaster scenes. Inside Your Walls. Don't look now- -but there's a lot more to your walls than you'd ever imagine. Take a penetrating look inside something we consider utterly mundane, and uncover a surprising and sometimes shocking world. Waterproof. We fight against ferocious weather and floods with state- of- the- art roofing, wraps, tunnels, boats, and much more.. Take a look at machines that specialize in high functionality and low practicality. What's In Your Pocket.
We simply put what we were carrying yesterday and the day before that, back into our pockets. But do we need everything we carry with us? In this episode, we ask the question: IS THAT A. IN YOUR POCKET? Corrosion & Decomposition. Learn how a company in Missouri uses a trench- less technology to rebuild corroded sewer pipes and discover how the tiny termite is teaching us to turn agricultural waste into ethanol at a minimal cost. Wood. Hundreds of years before steel and plastic, wood was the building block of America. From the historical, to the modern, to the timeless, we explore the surprising ways we cannot live without WOOD. Cold Cuts. Modern Marvels will construct exotic cold cuts made of pig head parts and livers, make the cut with the best meat slicers, past and present and see how to make turkey out of tofu. Whiskey. Visit some of the world's finest distilleries to see how each country brews whiskey. Jack Daniels tells the secret of charcoal filtering and the art of blending is revealed at Canadian Club Whiskey. Stink. The world is full of stink and we've spent centuries battling the funk. So how do we deal with these horrific odors? Hold your breath because these sensational stories are going to STINK! Under Pressure. Every aspect of our lives involves pressure. But when pressure suddenly changes, you better look out! Rapid pressure changes can be as violent as explosions. And what is variable atmospheric pressure? Rocks. Learn how color, pattern and surface finish are major considerations in choosing a stone, mine iron ore and watch it turned into steel and finally, see how heat is harnessed from rocks deep in the earth. Axes. To understand the physics that make the axe a dangerous and efficient cutting tool, we'll examine the technique of competitive lumberjacks as they chop through 1. Tiny Weapons. Many of today's most effective weapons are smaller. They can fit in your pocket, fly through the air and break through walls. Tiny weapons are necessary for battle, self- defense, and spreading terror. Extreme Aircraft IIExtreme flying machines are redefining our skies. Micro Air Vehicles are so small they eject out of a backpack. For travellers, the capable Personal Aerial Vehicles may be the key to their commuting needs. Bread. It's a wonder that three simple ingredients, flour, water and salt, can be transformed into so many different shapes and tastes. From baguettes to pita, every culture finds a way to make it and bake it. The Turkey. From the moment a baby turkey pecks through its shell to the factory that transforms turkey guts into crude oil, we'll see a world few have ever seen. It's an up- close look at the feisty fowl. Alaskan Fishing. Captain Scott takes us inside the amazing ultra- modern world of high stakes commercial fishing where a wrong decision on his part can cost not just the season's catch, but also the lives of his crew. Swamp Tech. Watch an assembly of the distinctive airboat and discover the surprising history behind this swamp staple of transportation. Also, witness a massive engineering project to divert the Mississippi River. Weapons Of Mass Destruction. Nuclear, chemical, biological, dirty bombs. They're nightmare weapons, designed to kill indiscriminately. We explore these deadly weapons and the high tech solutions to combat their devastating effects. Weapons Of Mass Destruction. Nuclear, chemical, biological, dirty bombs. They're nightmare weapons, designed to kill indiscriminately. We explore these deadly weapons and the high tech solutions to combat their devastating effects. Acid. Discover how acid can be mixed to dissolve metal and how it helps put the gel in gelatin. Go extreme as we learn how an acid loving bacteria may hold the key to a biological industrial revolution. Traps. Traps are necessary to the survival of a species. Head underwater to see how giant screw traps count salmon on the river and see a high tech version man trap that any James Bond villain would lust after. The Real National Treasure. The U. S. Library of Congress is a library unlike any other in the world. A staff of 4. 00. World Digital Library. The Real National Treasure. The U. S. Library of Congress is a library unlike any other in the world. A staff of 4. 00. World Digital Library. Pirate Tech. Pirates have terrorized the high seas since before recorded history. We will visit shipwreck sites, utilize demonstrations of weapons and navigation instruments to help spotlight the innovations. The Supermarket. Our desire for food has made the supermarket a success story for modern retailing. We'll explore the psychology of the supermarket including store layout, lighting and aromas that trigger the appetite. Breakfast Tech. See how technology makes it possible for chefs to make breakfast for sailors, watch oranges get squeezed at Sunkist Orange Juice Factory and tour Mc. Donald's factory to see the Mc. Griddle being made. Barbarian Battle Tech. When it came to waging battle, barbarians were as savvy as the Roman Empire. During the Age of Iron, they forged their way to becoming renowned metal workers and sword smiths. Saws. They have the sharpest teeth known to man, but bite on command. They brought down the forests and built up the pyramids. With teeth of steel, carbide or diamond, the blades on SAWS are on the cutting edge. Vacuums. See giant- sized vacuums that clean up after disasters. Discover how vacuum tubes functioned like an early internet, delivering mail speedily. Finally we reveal how the household sweeper was invented. Vacuums. See giant- sized vacuums that clean up after disasters. Discover how vacuum tubes functioned like an early internet, delivering mail speedily. Finally we reveal how the household sweeper was invented. Water. Water is one of the most precious resources and it can also be one of the most destructive forces. Whether it is trapped in a glacier or cascading down a waterfall, there is a mystery to what water does.
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