Modern Marvels

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Modern Marvels

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S11 E28: Wiring America

Original Air Date: Aug 31, 2005

Electrical linemen repair 345,000-volt power lines from helicopters as part of America's nearly two-century hardwiring story; fiber optic cables transmitting light since the late 1970s remain vital infrastructure alongside wireless technology.

9:05-10AM

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55 Min

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2005

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TV-PG

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Documentary

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S16 E18: Under Pressure

Original Air Date: Jan 30, 2012

Every aspect of live involves pressure; it's what puts the bubbles in soft drinks, propels shaving cream from its can, cools the contents of your refrigerator, and causes volcanoes to erupt; but rapid pressure changes can be as violent as explosions.

Jul 24

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12:29PM

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48 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream

S16 E12: Battle Ready

Original Air Date: Dec 7, 2011

From elaborate elite training facilities to GPS-guided air drops, to revolutionary high-tech tents and fire-retardant uniforms, the episode explores the science and technology of building, operating and protecting a base in a war zone.

6:28-7:19AM

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51 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream

S16 E8: Pocket Tools

Original Air Date: Nov 7, 2011

Episode takes a look at the items found in peoples' pockets all across America; not cell phones, which everybody has, but more intimate items, personal things, both valuable and cheap.

Jul 23

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11:44AM

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48 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream

S16 E1: Packaging

Original Air Date: Jan 14, 2011

A Michigan company designs water bottles; the makers of bubble wrap share their secrets; workers conquer the challenge of packaging the world's largest crane; America's military goods and supplies are packaged.

Jul 24

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4:44PM

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51 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream