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Modern Marvels: Season 15

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44 episodes · premiered Jan 7, 2008

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  1. Episode 1: Milk Jan 7, 2008 · 44m Got milk? Billions of pounds of milk are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. Milk is the basis for its own food group, and has been around since the dawn of mammals. Visit a farm with a…
  2. Episode 2: Carbon Jan 14, 2008 · 44m Carbon is the chemical basis of all known life and yet this simple element is also the foundation of modern technology. Carbon burns hotter, cuts deeper, insulates more thoroughly and…
  3. Episode 3: 90s Tech Feb 7, 2008 · 44m The dot.com decade opened up the information superhighway and for the first time, people could shop, search, and surf online with the click of a mouse. Take a trip to the end of the 20th…
  4. Episode 4: Superhighways Feb 28, 2008 · 44m Millions of drivers travel the world's superhighways each year. See a multi-billion dollar expansion project in Houston where a stretch of superhighway is being widened to 20 lanes & Take…
  5. Episode 5: World's Strongest III Mar 6, 2008 · 44m Witness some mind-blowing feats of strength starting with the world's most powerful elevators. Discover the world's strongest tire, the strongest mountain bike, the world's strongest land…
  6. Episode 6: Strange Weapons Mar 10, 2008 · 44m Discover microwave-like rays that make the enemy flee; laser weapons mounted on trucks & planes that can blow missiles out of the sky; non-lethal weapons include a B.B. machine gun; and a…
  7. Episode 7: Whiskey Mar 17, 2008 · 44m Visit some of the world's finest distilleries to see how each country brews this thousand-year old spirit. Go behind the scenes at Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Canadian Club Whiskey.
  8. Episode 8: Alaskan Fishing Mar 19, 2008 · 44m Takes a look inside the amazing ultra-modern world of high stakes commercial fishing where a wrong decision on the captain's part can cost not just the season's catch, but also the lives…
  9. Episode 9: Bread Mar 24, 2008 · 44m It's the basic source of nourishment for half the world. Bake it, roast it, slice it, or toast it, it's a wonder with three simple ingredients.
  10. Episode 10: Gadgets 3 Apr 4, 2008 · 44m We're living in a gadget revolution. New and unimagined gizmos solve problems that we didn't even know we had. They emerge from cutting edge think tanks and tinkerers basement workshops…
  11. Episode 11: Locomotives Apr 21, 2008 · 44m Race through the French countryside at nearly 300 MPH on the fastest locomotive in the world. Ride on the little engines that could as they guide giant ships through the Panama Canal…
  12. Episode 12: Rats Apr 30, 2008 · 44m Feared by millions worldwide, rats are some of the most dangerous, destructive and useful animals on Earth.
  13. Episode 13: Mad Electricity May 14, 2008 · 44m Nikola Tesla's bizarre vision of the future brought him failure, but his genius electrified the world.
  14. Episode 14: Axes May 30, 2008 · 44m The axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting tools. Visit one of the nation's largest axe manufacturers, take a swing with a Vikings' battle axe, then see…
  15. Episode 15: Most Dangerous Jun 6, 2008 · 44m Discover that the deadliest snakes, sports and weather events are closer and more treacherous than you think.
  16. Episode 16: Super Hot Jun 9, 2008 · 44m Explore the world of extreme temperatures.
  17. Episode 17: Lead Jun 16, 2008 · 44m A versatile yet toxic metal, lead has served mankind for 6,000 years.
  18. Episode 18: Corpse Tech Jun 20, 2008 · 44m Do you ever wonder what happens to your body after you die? You might be surprised to discover that the human body is host to a multitude of hidden secrets. Discover how coroners and…
  19. Episode 19: Ice Cream Jun 23, 2008 · 44m From the gelato of Italy to the French Pot process of the 1800s to numerous assortments of frozen delights being served up today, learn the history of this delicious dessert.
  20. Episode 20: Bathroom Tech II Jun 30, 2008 · 44m The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new digitally controlled uber-shower, complete with steam, music and LED chromatherapy. Check…
  21. Episode 21: Crashes Jul 10, 2008 · 44m Explore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the subatomic. Indy car racing; motorcycles; skydiving; meteorites; and subatomic particles.
  22. Episode 22: Underwear Jul 17, 2008 · 44m From itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers learn how our undergarments have evolved over the last 100 years.
  23. Episode 23: Batman Tech Jul 21, 2008 · 44m He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsenal of…
  24. Episode 24: Coin Operated Jul 24, 2008 · 44m Every 15 minutes, Americans insert over 3.5 million coins into vending machines. What are they buying? How do the machines work?
  25. Episode 25: Secrets of Oil Jul 31, 2008 · 44m Rubber, plastic, nylon, aerosols, resins, solvents, & lubricants; none can exist without oil. If we stopped driving our cars tomorrow, America would still need 5 million barrels of oil a…
  26. Episode 26: Iron Aug 18, 2008 · 44m How iron mined in Minnesota is made into steel; iron weapons revolutionize warfare; military metallurgists customize weapons and demonstrate their firepower; iron magnets.
  27. Episode 27: Wheat Aug 21, 2008 · 44m It feeds the world. See how harvesting crews brave months on the road, cutting thousands of acres, tour a pasta plant to see how special kinds of wheat becomes everything from spaghetti to…
  28. Episode 28: Dangerous Roads Aug 28, 2008 · 44m Dangerous roads throughout the world are examined, including Bolivia's "Death Road" and Highway 99 in California. Also: a visit to the Federal Highway Administration's safety-test…
  29. Episode 29: Mold & Fungus Sep 18, 2008 · 44m Learn about fungal organisms that live within our bodies, grow beneath our feet, float in the air and help create some of the foods and beverages we consume.
  30. Episode 30: Soft Drinks Sep 29, 2008 · 44m They account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the U.S. and have been quenching thirst for over a century.
  31. Episode 31: Corrosion & Decompositon Oct 13, 2008 · 44m America's aging infrastructure is in danger of collapse due to corrosion, according to engineers; technology for battling corrosion; harnessing the destructive power of decomposition.
  32. Episode 32: Bulls-eye Oct 20, 2008 · 44m Examining how frequently experts in various disciplines can hit their targets, including archers, sharpshooters and even a billiards player; the ancient world's ballista and trebuchet…
  33. Episode 33: Halloween Tech Oct 31, 2008 · 44m An inside look at the technology used for the Halloween traditions such as producing latex masks, professional monster makeup, carving jack-o-lanterns, making fake blood and a glimpse of a…
  34. Episode 34: The Horse Nov 19, 2008 · 44m A celebration of the horse, the animal that helped mankind change the world; the thoroughbred racing industry in Kentucky; how a Minnesota logging company uses real horsepower; a Colorado…
  35. Episode 35: The Turkey Nov 24, 2008 · 44m The turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners and one of the dumbest birds in the animal kingdom, but it has managed to survive since the dinosaurs; Butterball factory; turkey…
  36. Episode 36: Salt Dec 1, 2008 · 44m It's the only rock we eat, and we need it to live. History has shown that those who have salt rule the world--and today, this versatile substance has 14,000 known uses.
  37. Episode 37: Car Wash Dec 8, 2008 · 44m The car wash's in America are a $25 billion dollars a year industry, with tunnel systems to in-bay automatics, we'll show you how America keeps it's cars clean. We'll visit the largest car…
  38. Episode 38: Retro Tech Dec 19, 2008 · 44m Rummage around in your garage and you'll likely find remnants of gadgets past: a typewriter, analog TV, LPs, film cameras and brick-sized mobile phones. These products served us well and…
  39. Episode 39: Super Human Dec 22, 2008 · 44m Whether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with little effort; Mr. Cyborg can control machines with his thoughts…
  40. Episode 40: Measure It Dec 23, 2008 · 44m How do you weigh a whale? How does your speedometer work? Take a look at the five most common areas of measurement: distance, time, speed, weight, and temperature.
  41. Episode 41: Night Dec 26, 2008 · 44m Some activities only occur when the world is dark; fishermen use lights to lure squid to their nets; finding night crawlers in Toronto; military night vision gear; police helicopter's…
  42. Episode 42: Fry It Feb 10, 2009 · 44m Fairgrounds fried classics such as funnel cakes and churros; frog legs; Twinkies and Coke; forging a cast iron frying pan; Kentucky's World Chicken Festival.
  43. Episode 43: Mega Meals Feb 17, 2009 · 44m Preparing meals for large groups is examined. Included: a meal at a U.S. Naval base in Bangor, Wash.; aboard a nuclear submarine; for crowds at a Philadelphia Eagles game; and the after…
  44. Episode 44: Library of Congress Feb 19, 2009 · 44m Where in Washington DC is the nation's most incredible treasure chest? It's a library unlike any other in the world, the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Modern Marvels explodes…