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"They are catastrophic failures with deadly consequences. Caused by a single spark or a massive collapse, these disasters reveal one thing--the danger inherent in our most common industries. From a massive oil spill to refinery blaze to a downed plane, find out what went wrong... and how to prevent the next engineering disaster"--History Channel website.
22) Blood diamonds
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Reveals the role played by the illicit diamond trade in funding Africa's brutal civil wars, particularly in Sierra Leone and Angola.
23) Ape to man
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The video chronicles the discoveries and theories that have led to our current understanding of evolution, including discarded postualtes, an elaborate hoax that baffled science and the key elements that separate man from ape.
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It's Chrome, in all its shining glory, starting with a 30-foot-long chrome hot rod. At 4 State Trucks in Missouri, the Crhome Shop Mafia adds some truckers' "bling" to a big rig as viewers tour its 35,000 square-foot treasure trove of chrome. At Arlington Pating Company in Illinois, learn just how automotive parts get their luster in a complex electroplating process. And out on the road with some bikers, take a look at how Harley Davidson puts chrome...
27) Steel
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Host Daniel H. Wilson takes us on a transformative journey that reveals the extraordinary in everyday things. Wilson delves into steel, the lightest, toughest, most flexible inexpensive material on earth. It is in our buildings, our weapons, our roads, even in our bodies. What is the secret that makes more than 3,500 types of steel possible? Explore its cutting edge as a weapon in law enforcement; its application to music; and its role in monumental...
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In 1869, one of the greatest building achievements in history--the Transcontinental Railroad--was completed. But for the stalwart settlers willing to risk it all, the American West was far from conquered as travel on the thin steel ribbon of the railroad was a dangerous affair. In this program, rare photographs, re-creations and expert interviews present the story of the western railroads including political struggles, labor concerns, and critical...
32) Haunted houses
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This spine-tingling program ventures inside the most intriguing haunted houses in America.
36) Copper
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Head deep into massive mines and see how this vital metal is adapted to its many uses. From mine to medicine and beyond, here is the complete world of copper.
37) Lead
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"From miraculously clear crystal to X-ray shielding, lead has proven through the ages to be incredibly useful and versatile. Its unique properties have made lead central to technological and artistic pursuits throughout the ages, and it has been used for everything from plumbing to makeup, from printing to seasoning food. And it has poisoned countless generations of people. Tour vast mines where heavy machinery extracts and refines lead. Visit a car...
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Featuring new footage and confidential interviews with Chinese officials, video uncovers the long-shrouded story of the young Chinese students and labor activists who in 1989 defied the Communist regime and demonstrated their willingness to pay the ultimate price for democracy and the tragedy and loss of life that ensued.
39) Heavy metals
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Heavy metals--uranium, iron, lead, zinc, copper, and nickel--occupy a select portion of the periodic table. They are essential to America's economic and military might. But some of them are among the most mundane of all elements: copper, lead, zinc, and nickel. This film also looks at the superalloys--consisting of steel combined with other metals--that resist corrosion and perform increasingly elaborate functions. From Earth to space, cosmetics to...
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It can be torn with two fingers, yet is strong enough for building space ships. This video presents a wealth of fascinating information about aluminum, an endlessly versatile material. From the tip of the Washington Monument to the six-pack in a fridge, aluminum is everywhere, and though ubiquitous, it's not your everyday metal. Aluminum can be stretched, pounded, melted and even turned into foam, yet is made out of a powder. All your 'pressing' questions...
