Season 15
(2008)
Cast
as Self - Narrator
Episodes
Milk 0.0
January 7, 2008
Got milk? Billions of pounds of milk are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. Milk is the basis for its own food group,…
Carbon 0.0
January 14, 2008
Carbon is the chemical basis of all known life and yet this simple element is also the foundation of modern technology.…
90s Tech 0.0
February 7, 2008
The dot.com decade opened up the information superhighway and for the first time, people could shop, search, and surf o…
Superhighways 0.0
February 28, 2008
Millions of drivers travel the world's superhighways each year. See a multi-billion dollar expansion project in Houston…
World's Strongest III 0.0
March 6, 2008
Witness some mind-blowing feats of strength starting with the world's most powerful elevators. Discover the world's str…
Strange Weapons 0.0
March 10, 2008
Discover microwave-like rays that make the enemy flee; laser weapons mounted on trucks & planes that can blow missiles …
Whiskey 0.0
March 17, 2008
Visit some of the world's finest distilleries to see how each country brews this thousand-year old spirit. Go behind th…
Alaskan Fishing 0.0
March 19, 2008
Takes a look inside the amazing ultra-modern world of high stakes commercial fishing where a wrong decision on the capt…
Bread 0.0
March 24, 2008
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 t…
Gadgets 3 0.0
April 4, 2008
We're living in a gadget revolution. New and unimagined gizmos solve problems that we didn't even know we had. They eme…
Locomotives 0.0
April 21, 2008
Race through the French countryside at nearly 300 MPH on the fastest locomotive in the world. Ride on the little engine…
Rats 0.0
April 30, 2008
Feared by millions worldwide, rats are some of the most dangerous, destructive and useful animals on Earth.
Mad Electricity 0.0
May 14, 2008
Nikola Tesla's bizarre vision of the future brought him failure, but his genius electrified the world.
Axes 0.0
May 30, 2008
The axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting tools. Visit one of the nation's largest axe…
Most Dangerous 0.0
June 6, 2008
Discover that the deadliest snakes, sports and weather events are closer and more treacherous than you think.
Super Hot 0.0
June 9, 2008
Explore the world of extreme temperatures.
Lead 0.0
June 16, 2008
A versatile yet toxic metal, lead has served mankind for 6,000 years.
Corpse Tech 0.0
June 20, 2008
Do you ever wonder what happens to your body after you die? You might be surprised to discover that the human body is h…
Ice Cream 0.0
June 23, 2008
From the gelato of Italy to the French Pot process of the 1800s to numerous assortments of frozen delights being served…
Bathroom Tech II 0.0
June 30, 2008
The most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new digitally controlled…
Crashes 0.0
July 10, 2008
Explore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the subatomic. Indy car racing; motorcycles; skydiving; …
Underwear 0.0
July 17, 2008
From itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers learn how our undergarments have evolved over the last 1…
Batman Tech 0.0
July 21, 2008
He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human st…
Coin Operated 0.0
July 24, 2008
Every 15 minutes, Americans insert over 3.5 million coins into vending machines. What are they buying? How do the machi…
Secrets of Oil 0.0
July 31, 2008
Rubber, plastic, nylon, aerosols, resins, solvents, & lubricants; none can exist without oil. If we stopped driving our…
Iron 0.0
August 18, 2008
How iron mined in Minnesota is made into steel; iron weapons revolutionize warfare; military metallurgists customize we…
Wheat 0.0
August 21, 2008
It feeds the world. See how harvesting crews brave months on the road, cutting thousands of acres, tour a pasta plant t…
Dangerous Roads 0.0
August 28, 2008
Dangerous roads throughout the world are examined, including Bolivia's "Death Road" and Highway 99 in California. Also:…
Mold & Fungus 0.0
September 18, 2008
Learn about fungal organisms that live within our bodies, grow beneath our feet, float in the air and help create some …
Soft Drinks 0.0
September 29, 2008
They account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the U.S. and have been quenching thirst for over a century.
Corrosion & Decompositon 0.0
October 13, 2008
America's aging infrastructure is in danger of collapse due to corrosion, according to engineers; technology for battli…
Bulls-eye 0.0
October 20, 2008
Examining how frequently experts in various disciplines can hit their targets, including archers, sharpshooters and eve…
Halloween Tech 0.0
October 31, 2008
An inside look at the technology used for the Halloween traditions such as producing latex masks, professional monster …
The Horse 0.0
November 19, 2008
A celebration of the horse, the animal that helped mankind change the world; the thoroughbred racing industry in Kentuc…
The Turkey 0.0
November 24, 2008
The turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners and one of the dumbest birds in the animal kingdom, but it has ma…
Salt 0.0
December 1, 2008
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…
Car Wash 0.0
December 8, 2008
The car wash's in America are a $25 billion dollars a year industry, with tunnel systems to in-bay automatics, we'll sh…
Retro Tech 0.0
December 19, 2008
Rummage around in your garage and you'll likely find remnants of gadgets past: a typewriter, analog TV, LPs, film camer…
Super Human 0.0
December 22, 2008
Whether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds w…
Measure It 0.0
December 23, 2008
How do you weigh a whale? How does your speedometer work? Take a look at the five most common areas of measurement: dis…
Night 0.0
December 26, 2008
Some activities only occur when the world is dark; fishermen use lights to lure squid to their nets; finding night craw…
Fry It 0.0
February 10, 2009
Fairgrounds fried classics such as funnel cakes and churros; frog legs; Twinkies and Coke; forging a cast iron frying p…
Mega Meals 0.0
February 17, 2009
Preparing meals for large groups is examined. Included: a meal at a U.S. Naval base in Bangor, Wash.; aboard a nuclear …
Library of Congress 0.0
February 19, 2009
Where in Washington DC is the nation's most incredible treasure chest? It's a library unlike any other in the world, th…