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Examines the processes that go into the making of candy and discusses how candy production has evolved through time. (more)

Examines the processes that go into the making of candy and discusses how candy production has evolved through time. (less)

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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our liv... (more)

Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Considered by many to be the most astounding machine ever built, this reusable spaceship is the apex of flight technolog... (more)

Considered by many to be the most astounding machine ever built, this reusable spaceship is the apex of flight technology. This program recounts the challenges and the critical issues that led to NASA's decision to create an "airplane" to navigate space. (less)

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Rising from a stretch of desert with nothing but remoteness to recommend it, Las Vegas became a glittering wonderland fo... (more)

Rising from a stretch of desert with nothing but remoteness to recommend it, Las Vegas became a glittering wonderland for dreamers. We'll take a look at the forces that made Las Vegas a place unlike any on earth. (less)

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During the depths of the Depression, it was FDR's greatest triumph: A massive public works project that took a 40,000 sq... (more)

During the depths of the Depression, it was FDR's greatest triumph: A massive public works project that took a 40,000 square mile, disaster-prone river basin, and turned it into a model of industrial progress. (less)

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The world's largest concrete dam--and the largest concrete structure in the world--lies on the Columbia River in the Sta... (more)

The world's largest concrete dam--and the largest concrete structure in the world--lies on the Columbia River in the State of Washington. B uilt in 1931, it is also one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world. (less)

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More than 50 years after its construction, the Golden Gate remains one of the world's great engineering marvels. It took... (more)

More than 50 years after its construction, the Golden Gate remains one of the world's great engineering marvels. It took 25-million man-hours and 80,000 miles of cable to complete. But the cost in human life proved even greater. (less)

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From the first well in Pennsylvania to the gushing Spindletop and modern supertankers, the story of oil is the story of ... (more)

From the first well in Pennsylvania to the gushing Spindletop and modern supertankers, the story of oil is the story of civilization as we know it. We'll take a look at the ingenious and outrageous men who risked everything for "black gold" and unimaginable wealth. (less)

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In one of the greatest building achievements in history, East and Wes t were joined by a thin ribbon of steel and wood. ... (more)

In one of the greatest building achievements in history, East and Wes t were joined by a thin ribbon of steel and wood. But would the railro ad conquer the wild, open country? (less)

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The incredible tale of how Gutzon Borglum created the world's largest sculpture by carving the faces of four US presiden... (more)

The incredible tale of how Gutzon Borglum created the world's largest sculpture by carving the faces of four US presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln) into the Black Hills of South Dakota. The four figures carved in stone pay tribute to the first 150 years of American history. The hour chronicles the "swiveled pointer" that Borglum put in each president's "head", and how workmen hung like spiders 6,000 feet above the ground to blast away 450,000 tons of rock. (less)

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With technological advances, our ancient struggle against the sea has turned into a luxurious holiday. Come aboard for a... (more)

With technological advances, our ancient struggle against the sea has turned into a luxurious holiday. Come aboard for a peek at the elegant life on these floating resorts. (less)

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Chronicles one of the most incredible engineering feats of all time: construction of the 51-mile canal that took ten yea... (more)

Chronicles one of the most incredible engineering feats of all time: construction of the 51-mile canal that took ten years to build and employed over 40,000 workers, 6,000 of whom died of yellow fever, malaria, and other horrors. An earlier, nine-year attempt by the French ended in failure and cost 20,000 lives. (less)

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Built of stone and glass, persistence and prayer, gothic cathedrals are an epiphany of imagination and an articulation o... (more)

Built of stone and glass, persistence and prayer, gothic cathedrals are an epiphany of imagination and an articulation of joy. Featured are such masterpieces as Chartres, Notre Dame and the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. (less)

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It was meant to be a temporary exhibit, a demonstration of French engineering acumen at the Paris World's Fair. But to P... (more)

It was meant to be a temporary exhibit, a demonstration of French engineering acumen at the Paris World's Fair. But to Parisians, the tower, designed by the brash, young Gustave Eiffel, came to stand for much more--revolution, innovation and a soaring spirit. (less)

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The domed structure is one of the earliest forms of shelter--from African mud huts to frozen igloos to holy shrines and ... (more)

The domed structure is one of the earliest forms of shelter--from African mud huts to frozen igloos to holy shrines and cathedrals. As a design concept, the shape represents the community under the canopy of heaven; as a technological device, the dome is the most efficient way of controlling an internal environment. And today, as we see here, engineers have enlarged and transformed the ancient concept to build some of the world's most spectacular structures--domed sports stadiums. (less)

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There is no more potent demonstration of man's resolve than the design and construction of tunnels--avenues that slice t... (more)

There is no more potent demonstration of man's resolve than the design and construction of tunnels--avenues that slice through a conspiracy of elements in the single-minded determination to connect two points. Whether underwater, blasted through solid rock, or negotiating the shifting strata of earth's unstable crust, we explore the design and engineering of famous tunnels...and the motivation behind them. (less)

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The story of the construction of our grand national highway system, from its beginnings in 1912 (it was conceived by aut... (more)

The story of the construction of our grand national highway system, from its beginnings in 1912 (it was conceived by auto and headlight tycoons) to its completion in 1984 (when the last stoplight was removed--and buried). (less)

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It was an engineering feat of almost miraculous proportions and a design of spectacular elegance. Rare photographs and b... (more)

It was an engineering feat of almost miraculous proportions and a design of spectacular elegance. Rare photographs and behind-the-scenes stories recall the politics, the struggles, and the tragedies that made possible "the Eighth Wonder of the World". (less)

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The complete story of the feuds, the mistakes, ingenuity, and successes that made movies possible--and kept Edison at th... (more)

The complete story of the feuds, the mistakes, ingenuity, and successes that made movies possible--and kept Edison at the front of the inventor pack. Includes rare early films from the Edison Studios. (less)

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Thomas Edison registered over 1,000 patents, but his favorite invention was one of his first. Rare photographs and early... (more)

Thomas Edison registered over 1,000 patents, but his favorite invention was one of his first. Rare photographs and early recordings show how the young inventor and his team outfoxed Alexander Graham Bell. (less)

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An exploration of the intense competition, the romance, the success a nd disappointment that led to the miracle of long ... (more)

An exploration of the intense competition, the romance, the success a nd disappointment that led to the miracle of long distance communicati on. (less)

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An exploration of the world's most popular entertainment, from the boy genius who invented it to the RCA "General" who m... (more)

An exploration of the world's most popular entertainment, from the boy genius who invented it to the RCA "General" who made it a reality. (less)

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A look at the inventions that have revolutionized society as we know it. They began as behemoths which weighed over 2 to... (more)

A look at the inventions that have revolutionized society as we know it. They began as behemoths which weighed over 2 tons! (less)

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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our liv... (more)

Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Operating in the harsh environment of space, these eyes-in-the-sky remain the world's most precious cargo. From the futu... (more)

Operating in the harsh environment of space, these eyes-in-the-sky remain the world's most precious cargo. From the futuristic visions of a British sci-fi writer to the creations of a German rocket designer for the Nazi war machine, we review the history of these marvels of the technological age. (less)

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Though now considered a country cousin when compared to the sophisticated television, merely a century ago, the radio ga... (more)

Though now considered a country cousin when compared to the sophisticated television, merely a century ago, the radio galvanized communications as it linked the world without wires. The program examines the long life of the radio. (less)

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Viewer discretion is advised for those with vertigo! Featuring rare construction footage and interviews with architects,... (more)

Viewer discretion is advised for those with vertigo! Featuring rare construction footage and interviews with architects, the program climbs to the top of the world's largest towers including Seattle's Space Needle, Canada's CN Tower, and Las Vegas's Stratosphere. (less)

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Reviews the revolution in home improvement and glimpses the kitchen of tomorrow. Included: the development of the stove,... (more)

Reviews the revolution in home improvement and glimpses the kitchen of tomorrow. Included: the development of the stove, sewing machine, refrigerated air, washing machine, vacuum cleaner, toaster, and mixer. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Examines the history of radar, focusing on its role in the Allies' victory in WWII--from the Chain Home Network, rudimen... (more)

Examines the history of radar, focusing on its role in the Allies' victory in WWII--from the Chain Home Network, rudimentary radar towers that ringed England's eastern coast, to the role of Boston's MIT in developing a smuggled English secret, the cavity of magnetron. (less)

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From Sherlock Holmes' examination of the physical evidence at a crime scene to today's DNA technology, we review the his... (more)

From Sherlock Holmes' examination of the physical evidence at a crime scene to today's DNA technology, we review the history of crime detection through the use of forensic science. (less)

Modern Marvels

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When "poliomyelitis" swept the nation, thousands died or were disabled before American ingenuity, trial and error, and b... (more)

When "poliomyelitis" swept the nation, thousands died or were disabled before American ingenuity, trial and error, and blatant acts of desperation led to one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs in history. We'll see how polio shaped the vision of FDR, and catapulted the young unknown doctor Jonas Salk to international celebrity. (less)

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Everyday 3-million passengers board the 10,000 aircraft flying at any given moment. Go behind the scenes at internationa... (more)

Everyday 3-million passengers board the 10,000 aircraft flying at any given moment. Go behind the scenes at international airports to see the inner workings that make commercial air travel possible--from ground control in air traffic towers, the plane's cargo holds and high-tech security, and back to earth at customs. (less)

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In 1973, a desperate America, starved by an OPEC embargo, began construction on a 800-mile lifeline for its insatiable o... (more)

In 1973, a desperate America, starved by an OPEC embargo, began construction on a 800-mile lifeline for its insatiable oil hunger. We'll study the technological triumph of the Alaskan oil pipeline built over impenetrable mountains and tundra, where temperatures drop to 75 below zero, and its impact on a fragile ecological system. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our liv... (more)

Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Out of the bleakness of a vast desert arose a city built on wish fulfillment and indulgence. Unencumbered by tradition o... (more)

Out of the bleakness of a vast desert arose a city built on wish fulfillment and indulgence. Unencumbered by tradition or notions of good taste, for 50 years Las Vegas has taken tourists to the height of their imaginations while reaching into their pockets. (less)

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Plumbing its the arteries of civilization, surging with life-giving water and tons of waste. It feeds the fixtures that ... (more)

Plumbing its the arteries of civilization, surging with life-giving water and tons of waste. It feeds the fixtures that spoil us and flushes us with pride. Its potential is explosive and its history overflows with innovation. (less)

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In 1941, penicillin was first used to save human life. But now, bacteria has emerged resistant to every known antibiotic... (more)

In 1941, penicillin was first used to save human life. But now, bacteria has emerged resistant to every known antibiotic, and scientists have begun to fear that the era of the wonder drugs is near to its end. (less)

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A study of the discoveries, inventions, and technological advances that have helped us understand and predict weather ac... (more)

A study of the discoveries, inventions, and technological advances that have helped us understand and predict weather accurately. From simple observations made by early humans, to early instruments such as thermometers and barometers, to Doppler radar and satellite imaging, we'll see how man has tried to harness weather. (less)

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The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life into a rich symphony of sound. For over 100 years,... (more)

The ability to transmit sound in stereo transformed the music of life into a rich symphony of sound. For over 100 years, enthusiasts and scientists have worked to create the ideal listening experience. From Thomas Edison's early phonograph to today's digital revolution, we examine this multi-billion dollar business. (less)

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Through rain, snow, heat, or gloom of night, we expect postmen to deliver the mail. The U.S. Post Office handles over 60... (more)

Through rain, snow, heat, or gloom of night, we expect postmen to deliver the mail. The U.S. Post Office handles over 603-million pieces of mail daily. Yet it represents only 43% of the world's total mail volume. From ancient Sumerians to Pony Express, from airmail to E-mail, we follow the long journey of mail. (less)

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First there were balloons and blimps. Then, visionaries enlarged, reinforced, and motorized them and the airship was bor... (more)

First there were balloons and blimps. Then, visionaries enlarged, reinforced, and motorized them and the airship was born. The biggest aircraft ever flown, they remain one of the most romantic aerial creations. In all, 161 rigid airships were built before spectacular crashes, including the Hindenburg, put an end to the era. (less)

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Traces physical fitness' role in the health of the individual and society. From ancient Greek gymnasiums, where pupils p... (more)

Traces physical fitness' role in the health of the individual and society. From ancient Greek gymnasiums, where pupils pumped up the mind as well as body, to 19th-century Muscular Christians, who saw exercise as an obligation to God. Meet fitness gurus and strong men and women, and test the latest, and earliest exercise equipment. (less)

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A look up at the symbol of the American Century--the skyscraper, the construction of which is a triumph of engineering a... (more)

A look up at the symbol of the American Century--the skyscraper, the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism. Climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center to see how ego, money, and technology joined to build the tallest of man-made structures. (less)

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Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our liv... (more)

Modern Marvels goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Even in ancient times, city dwellers needed a scenic break from the urban landscape. But parks play a more important rol... (more)

Even in ancient times, city dwellers needed a scenic break from the urban landscape. But parks play a more important role than mere relief from tension--they also keep temperatures down and supply much-needed oxygen in congested cities. Come along for a stroll through New York City's Central Park and L.A.'s Griffith Park. (less)

Modern Marvels

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Espionage has been used for at least the last 4,000 years. And where there are spies, you find gadgets! We focus on the ... (more)

Espionage has been used for at least the last 4,000 years. And where there are spies, you find gadgets! We focus on the last 100 years of cloak and dagger technology--from early code-breaking computers to satellite reconnaissance--and take a look at the James Bond-type gadgets of the Cold War. (less)

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Avalanches, earthquakes, hurricanes, bombings--all mean human tragedy unless rescuers respond within a moment's notice o... (more)

Avalanches, earthquakes, hurricanes, bombings--all mean human tragedy unless rescuers respond within a moment's notice of disaster. Here are the latest advances in rescue technology, including: a Searchcam system that locates buried victims, and the Jaws of Life that can extricate a person from a crushed car in seconds. (less)

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Strap on a parachute and soar through the saga of jet propulsion which radically transformed our world since inception o... (more)

Strap on a parachute and soar through the saga of jet propulsion which radically transformed our world since inception of World War II - from the Nazi's first jet-powered aircraft to the U.S. F-22 jet fighter, from the Concorde to tomorrow's scram-jet, a hypersonic transport plane that switches to rocket power outside the earth's atmosphere. (less)

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It's in our blood, sweat, and tears. Join us as we dig up salt mining's history--from the "white gold" on the table to t... (more)

It's in our blood, sweat, and tears. Join us as we dig up salt mining's history--from the "white gold" on the table to the oceanic and underground deposits whence it came. Though today we take salt for granted, most life depends on it. Roman soldiers were sometimes paid in it--hence the word salary. And many slaves died procuring it. (less)

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In antiquity, a hollow reed served as an underwater link to oxygen. As in days of old, humans still need self-contained ... (more)

In antiquity, a hollow reed served as an underwater link to oxygen. As in days of old, humans still need self-contained breathing equipment for a variety of reasons--food-gathering, commercial, recreational, military, and scientific. Dive with the best as we test scuba diving's past, and look to a future of mechanical gills. (less)

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Offshore oil drilling is one of mankind's greatest technological feats. From the beginning of oil discovery, the oceans'... (more)

Offshore oil drilling is one of mankind's greatest technological feats. From the beginning of oil discovery, the oceans' vast reserves have been the ultimate frontier. See how these superstructures revolutionized the search for crude oil. (less)

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The task was monumental: Build the world's largest dam in the middle of the desert, and tame the river that carved the G... (more)

The task was monumental: Build the world's largest dam in the middle of the desert, and tame the river that carved the Grand Canyon--all in seven years! When the Hoover Dam was completed in 1935, it was the largest dam in the world. We'll reveal how this engineering wonder of the world was conceived and built. (less)

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Step up to the plate and play ball as we take you on a tour of those amazing edifices of the national pastime--baseball ... (more)

Step up to the plate and play ball as we take you on a tour of those amazing edifices of the national pastime--baseball stadiums! From the sandlots and wooden ballparks of the 1800 and 1900s to the monolithic multipurpose stadiums of today, baseball parks have grown into technological wonders that pull in and cost millions. (less)

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Much of New York City's history can be viewed via its bridges--all 18 that connect Manhattan Island to its neighbors. Jo... (more)

Much of New York City's history can be viewed via its bridges--all 18 that connect Manhattan Island to its neighbors. Join us for a look at these architectural masterpieces from the age of iron and steel; and, see how they have changed destinies, linking some to opportunity, others to ruin. (less)

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Delves into the little-known, hugely important, multi-billion-dollar industry of product testing--where wrinkles get iro... (more)

Delves into the little-known, hugely important, multi-billion-dollar industry of product testing--where wrinkles get ironed out and goods are stripped of marketing and hype to see if they work. Meet product testers who serve as truth squads in an eccentric world of machines devised to "sneeze" at tissue paper and "sleep" on mattresses. (less)

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Join us for an exploration of the Nazi construction called the Atlantic Wall - 3,000 miles of shore fortifications along... (more)

Join us for an exploration of the Nazi construction called the Atlantic Wall - 3,000 miles of shore fortifications along occupied European coastline. We'll highlight the logistics of construction, types of fortifications, weapons and obstacles in the walled used by the Germans. We also detail the Allied D-Day invasion. (less)

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The history of civilization could easily be measured in terms of our ability to make, use, and improve tools--an activit... (more)

The history of civilization could easily be measured in terms of our ability to make, use, and improve tools--an activity that is at least 4 million years old! At the tip of our toolmaking timeline are power tools. We'll examine today's power tool industry, which is booming thanks to more powerful, lighter, and quieter cordless tools. (less)

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Emergency room medicine has only been a recognized specialty since 1989, and it took close to two millennia to get to th... (more)

Emergency room medicine has only been a recognized specialty since 1989, and it took close to two millennia to get to this point. We'll examine advances that led to the modern emergency room--from the Byzantine's establishment of the first hospitals around 1050 A.D. to today's telemedicine. The prognosis for its future looks good. (less)

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They're fast. They're powerful. They're powerful. They come in a hundred shapes and a thousand colors. To some, they're ... (more)

They're fast. They're powerful. They're powerful. They come in a hundred shapes and a thousand colors. To some, they're the symbol of freedom. To others, they simply spell trouble. (less)

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Join us for a highly charged hour as we see why Alfred Nobel's invention of dynamite took on earthshattering dimensions ... (more)

Join us for a highly charged hour as we see why Alfred Nobel's invention of dynamite took on earthshattering dimensions as his product blasted out the natural resources that built our modern world. (less)