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Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore was considered an unorthodox masterpiece when it was created by a young sculptor named Gutzon Borglum. This historical documentary discusses the remarkable design specifications and construction efforts that occurred over the course of 15 years.
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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...
4) 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.
5) 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...
6) 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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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...
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"From diamonds to daffodils, from pencils to space shuttles, carbon is at the heart of almost everything beautiful, useful and necessary on Earth. It is the chemical foundation of life and of modern technology. Carbon burns hotter, cuts deeper, insulates more thoroughly and absorbs more fully than any other material. ... See why carbon is the key both in heavy-duty industries as well as everyday objects like the graphite pencil and the charcoal water...
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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.
