Modern Marvels

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S14 E21: Iron

Upcoming • Original Air Date: Aug 14, 2008

How iron mined in Minnesota is made into steel; iron weapons revolutionize warfare; military metallurgists customize weapons and demonstrate their firepower; iron magnets.

Jul 10

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3:58PM

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52 Min

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2008

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TV-PG

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S16 E17: Tiny Weapons

Original Air Date: Jan 16, 2012

Tiny weapons may not sound impressive, but small can kill, and it can also be easily concealed; from a pocket pistol used by the police to a submachine gun wielded by a bodyguard, many of today's most effective weapons are smaller than ever.

Jul 6

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9:11PM

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49 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream

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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.

Jul 6

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2:21PM

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49 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream

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S16 E11: More Candy

Original Air Date: Dec 5, 2011

Chocolate-covered bacon; red and white Starlight Mints; the key ingredient that gives Lemonheads their sour punch; the surprising substance that puts the polish on Mike and Ike; the amount of sugar in cotton candy.

Jul 8

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10AM

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49 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream

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S16 E10: Weird Machines

Original Air Date: Nov 28, 2011

Some machines built for sheer spectacle.

Jul 7

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3:35PM

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50 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream