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Primetime Programming Schedule Programs @ 8pm,9pm,10pm,11pm each repeat at least once starting at 12am
(schedules usually available after the 1st & 15th
July 15-31, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Magnets.
We played with them as children, but the world of magnets isn't kid's
stuff! The pervasive magnet serves as the underpinning for much of
modern technology. They can be found in computers, cars, phones, VCRs,
TVs, vacuum cleaners, the washer and dryer, the ubiquitous
refrigerator magnet, and even in an electric guitar! On the cutting
edge of technology, scientists experiment with a variety of magnets.
Magnets' amazing forces of attraction and repulsion may some day take
us to the far reaches of outer space.
8-9pm -- The Universe - The Milky Way
We used to think that Earth was at the center of the universe, but now
we know we're not even at the center of our own galaxy. Countless
wonders exist between where earth is situated and the massive black
hole at the galactic center of our solar system. Within the Milky Way
can be found the debris of old, dying stars fueling the birth of new
stars and at the galactic center hypervelocity stars get catapulted
clear beyond the Milky Way's outer rim at unimaginable speeds. Come
along for a guided tour of 100,000 light-year-wide family of stars and
stellar phenomena we call The Milky Way.
9-10pm -- Ancient Discoveries - Ships.
Lurking beneath Lake Nemi's blue waters lay the titans of Roman naval
engineering--the Nemi Ships. Titanic luxury liners of the ancient
world, they held inventions lost for thousands of years. But why were
they built? Were they Caligula's notorious floating pleasure
palaces--rife with excess and debauchery? Flagships of a giant sea
force? It took Mussolini's obsession with all things Roman to finally
prise the two wrecks from the depths of Lake Nemi near Rome. Using an
ancient Roman waterway, he drained the lake and rescued the ships, an
accomplishment captured on film that we access to illustrate this
astounding story. Sophisticated ancient technology discovered in the
boats transformed the understanding of Roman engineering overnight.
Yet by 1944, the adventure had turned sour and the retreating German
army torched the boats. We reveal the mysteries of the Nemi Ships and
the ancient technology that made them possible.
10-11pm -- Mega Disasters - Atlantis Apocalypse
Volcanoes can erupt suddenly and without warning, unleashing the most
destructive forces on earth. More than 3500 years ago, the Greek
island of Santorini experienced one of the worst volcanic disasters in
human history. Today Santorini is a striking geological formation
attracting more than a million tourists every year. While Thera was
obliterated in explosions of poison ash and lava, it's believed the
coast of Crete was wiped out by the resulting tsunami. And perhaps the
biggest loss from this mega disaster: the destruction of an
exceptional civilization that could have changed the course of
history. Will history repeat itself? The same geological forces that
ripped apart the ancient world still roil beneath the surface today.
Could the next mega disaster be heating up beneath the Aegean Sea? Are
we on the verge of another Atlantis Apocalypse?
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Extreme Aircraft.
Join us for a supersonic look at some of the most cutting-edge
aircraft ever developed--from the X-1 that first broke the sound
barrier to the X-43 Scramjet that recently flew at Mach 7. These
extreme aircraft have made their mark on aeronautical history, and
sometimes on political history as well. The U-2 and SR-71 spy planes
played a crucial role in the Cold War, and now Lockheed Martin's
top-secret "Skunkworks" division is touting the new "air dominance"
fighter plane-- the F/A-22 Raptor.
8-9pm -- MonsterQuest - Super Rats
Recent archaeological evidence suggests that common rats once grew to
massive sizes. Are these huge rodents making a comeback? Claims of
huge rat sightings are being reported in startling numbers. Animal
experts believe that these mutant rodents are getting bigger and
bolder. Journey into the sewers with rat experts and meet witnesses
who tell of cat-sized rats that have appetites for just about
anything--including human flesh!
9-10pm -- Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight -
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he
brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing
great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one
man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he
is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope
to everyone else.
10-11pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 16 - Hundred Ton Haul
The truckers have delivered the fragile 135-foot derrick to the new
MGM exploration site, but before it can be erected, they must also
transport the 80-ton substructure that will form its base. At 160,000
pounds, the base must be broken into separate loads, the combined
weight of which makes them the heaviest--and most dangerous--loads the
ice will face all season. Veteran trucker Bear Swenson and Arctic Ice
Road rookie Alex Debogorski are entrusted with the challenge. This is
the heaviest load of Alex's ice road career. Compounded by on-going
and increasing health problems, the pressure on this trucker is rising
fast.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - World's Strongest 2
What does it take to rate as "the world's strongest"? Watch as
life-saving boron carbide body armor, strong enough to stop 9mm
machine gun bullets at point-blank range, is put to the test. Visit
the world of Monster Trucks and watch BigFoot in car-crushing action.
For a demonstration of lifting might, head dockside with a
super-strong mobile crane capable of hoisting a 600-ton mega-yacht and
toting it through a boat yard without a scratch. The Super-Shredder is
a metal recycling monster that can gobble up 6 junked cars a minute.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - Bathroom Tech II
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 out American
Standard's Champion 4--the supposedly "uncloggable" toilet. Learn all
about the low-flow alternatives for showers and toilets. Finally, what
is New York City's latest hi-tech solution for going on the go?
9-10pm -- Modern Marvels - Underwear
From itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers learn
how our undergarments have evolved over the last 100 years. A visit to
the Jockey factory will show us how men's briefs go from the loom to
finished sewn product. Learn how fire retardant underwear can save
lives and how some materials actually enhance athletic performance.
Did you know that there are socks that can actually banish foot odor?
Next, enter the world of the fifteen-billion dollar brassiere
industry. Finally see how underwear keeps race car drivers cool in 140
degree temperatures.
10-11pm -- The Works - Steel
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 art.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Pirate Tech.
Bold, cunning, and audacious, pirates are a breed of fighting men and
women who have terrorized the high seas since before recorded history.
At the height of their power in the 1700s they literally influenced
the fate of nations when they became embroiled in the rivalry between
England and Spain. This special will visit maritime museums and
shipwreck sites, utilize walk-and-talk demonstrations of fire arms,
swords, and navigation instruments to help spotlight the innovations
pirates brought to maritime technology. Includes a look at how many
pirates modified their ships to make them faster and more powerful.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - Locomotives
Zip through the French countryside at nearly 300 MPH on the TGV--the
fastest locomotive in the world. Ride on the little engines that could
as they guide giant ships through the Panama Canal. Watch two
locomotives crash head-on as the federal government monitors safety.
Descend 700 feet below the earth's surface where mining locomotives
move miners through a maze of tunnels. Then, it's a "jiffy lube" for
locomotives inside America's largest maintenance shop. Finally, glide
into the future with a locomotive that levitates on a cushion of air.
9-10pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 16 - Hundred Ton Haul
The truckers have delivered the fragile 135-foot derrick to the new
MGM exploration site, but before it can be erected, they must also
transport the 80-ton substructure that will form its base. At 160,000
pounds, the base must be broken into separate loads, the combined
weight of which makes them the heaviest--and most dangerous--loads the
ice will face all season. Veteran trucker Bear Swenson and Arctic Ice
Road rookie Alex Debogorski are entrusted with the challenge. This is
the heaviest load of Alex's ice road career. Compounded by on-going
and increasing health problems, the pressure on this trucker is rising
fast.
10-11pm -- Shockwave - 24 - Shockwave
Nothing makes for more exciting television than seeing history
captured as it happened, whether by home video, cell phones,
surveillance systems, or the occasional lucky news cameraman. This
groundbreaking series takes the best raw footage of catastrophic,
headline-making events from all over the world and uses the latest in
graphics technology to dissect the video, revealing astonishing 3-D
views and explanations for what really happened. We take an in-depth
look at the stories behind the headlines and introduce you to the
people who conquered tragedy with their incredible human spirit.
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Underwear
From itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers learn
how our undergarments have evolved over the last 100 years. A visit to
the Jockey factory will show us how men's briefs go from the loom to
finished sewn product. Learn how fire retardant underwear can save
lives and how some materials actually enhance athletic performance.
Did you know that there are socks that can actually banish foot odor?
Next, enter the world of the fifteen-billion dollar brassiere
industry. Finally see how underwear keeps race car drivers cool in 140
degree temperatures.
8-9pm -- Tougher In Alaska - Deadly Winter
Alaska's second largest city, Fairbanks, is infamous for its long,
dark and bitterly cold winters. Situated in the center of the state,
Fairbank's winter temperatures can plunge as low as -50 degrees F. On
the shortest day of the year, the sun rises around 11:00 AM and sets
around 2:45 PM. That's less than four hours of daylight. How does a
major city stay up and running in such an extreme environment? Geo
finds out when he spends a week in the Fairbanks metro area during a
winter cold snap. He joins the North Star Volunteer Fire Department
and finds out how the bitter cold, homemade houses and lots of wood
stoves create a situation rife for disaster. He'll go on a hunt for a
roaming band of wolves plaguing the city's pet population, and get a
tough taste of daily life in Fairbanks.
9-10pm -- Tougher In Alaska - Dangerous Roads
Alaska's roads through the wilderness are few and hard to navigate.
The only road connecting the oil fields of Alaska's North Slope to the
rest of the state is the deadly Haul Road. Join host Geo Beach as he
rides shotgun with one of the roads most legendary truckers during the
treacherous winter season. Geo will learn how to load giant oil pipe,
plow and repair over the course of this 400-mile trek. He'll even ice
the road with highway workers and work with a construction crew on the
historic Alaska-Canada highway.
10-11pm -- Tougher In Alaska - Railroading
In Alaska, human survival has historically depended on the railroad
and this still holds true today. Join host Geo Beach as he hops on the
legendary Alaska Railroad and travels 450 miles through some of the
most perilous terrain on the planet. He'll load coal at the Usibelli
mine, join the rail gang in Denali, and visit the spooky, isolated
end-of-the-line town of Whittier--all of this to find out what it
takes to keep the railroad on track in order to supply Alaskans with
what they need to survive.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
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7-8pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 15 - Lost on the Ice
After the storm clears, most of the truckers are ready to roll--all
except Rick, who is on the verge of quitting and looks to Hugh for
advice. For a second time, Jerry attempts the MGM camp move, including
the transport of an expensive 50-ton derrick. He's assigned two of his
best truckers to the task, which includes a risky practice called "Two
Trucking," where the cargo is simultaneously loaded onto two
trucks--one to provide the main power, and the other to keep the
derrick from fishtailing around curves in the road. This awkward and
massive load could tax the ice to its breaking point. At the same
time, Alex embarks on a run to Aput, an unfamiliar location. When he
misses his turn off, he is lost, confused, and out of communication in
a place where one wrong turn can find him on fragile ice.
8-9pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 16 - Hundred Ton Haul
The truckers have delivered the fragile 135-foot derrick to the new
MGM exploration site, but before it can be erected, they must also
transport the 80-ton substructure that will form its base. At 160,000
pounds, the base must be broken into separate loads, the combined
weight of which makes them the heaviest--and most dangerous--loads the
ice will face all season. Veteran trucker Bear Swenson and Arctic Ice
Road rookie Alex Debogorski are entrusted with the challenge. This is
the heaviest load of Alex's ice road career. Compounded by on-going
and increasing health problems, the pressure on this trucker is rising
fast.
9-10pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 17 - Man Down
Bear and Eric must haul a boiler and a flare stack--two critical
pieces of equipment--to Langley at the same time that a polar bear is
spotted in the area. In this region of the Arctic, polar bears have
been known to kill humans, so the truckers must now be on guard
against this new danger. Rick is irate about a 5-day-long trip that
his bosses assign him, and his frustration mounts along with his
threats to quit. Alex's health continues to deteriorate and he must be
med-evaced to the Yellowknife hospital, his fate unknown.
10-11pm -- Tougher In Alaska - Arctic Troopers
Historically, keeping the peace in Alaska has been a unique challenge.
After all, how do Alaska State Troopers keep the peace in a state two
and half times the size of Texas? Geo will find out when he joins a
team of recruits for an intense survival course at Alaska's Trooper
Academy in Sitka, investigates caribou "crime" scenes with Wildlife
Troopers in the Brooks Mountain Range, and helps the sergeant at the
northernmost Trooper post in America to hunt for alcohol smugglers and
arrest criminals in the remote arctic bush villages outside Kotzebue.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Doomsday Tech 1.
Doomsday threats range from very real (nuclear arsenals) to
controversial (global warming) to futuristic (nanotechnology, cyborgs,
and robots). Despite the Cold War's end, we live under the shadow of
nuclear weapons, arms races, and accidental launches. Next, we stir up
a hotter topic--the connection between global warming and fossil
fuels--and ask if they're cooking up a sudden, new Ice Age. And we
examine 21st-century technologies that typify the dual-edged sword of
Doomsday Tech with massive potential for both creation and
destruction--nanotechnology (engineering on a tiny scale), robotics,
and cybernetics. We witness amazing applications in the works, wonder
at the limitless promise, and hear warnings of a possible
nano-doomsday, with tiny, out-of-control machines devouring everything
around them.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - 90's Tech
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 back to the end of the 20th century and the
beginning of today's trendy technologies and see how the gadgets we
can't live without all started in the 90s. Learn about the science of
creating an Internet search engine and explore how virtual pet toys
were born.
9-10pm -- Batman Tech -
Since his debut in DC Comics in 1939, Batman has dazzled readers with
an amazing array of bat gadgets. Viewers will go deep inside the
Batcave to examine these incredible tools--many of them inspired by
amazing real-life military developments. Discover just how close they
come to real-life technology.
10-11pm -- Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight -
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he
brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing
great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one
man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he
is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope
to everyone else.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Copper.
It transports electricity, water, and heat. Our bodies can't survive
without it, yet it can kill microbes in minutes. It brings music to
our ears and beauty to our eyes. We'll delve into all of copper's
impressive traits, history, and how it's mined. This versatile red
metal's most famous attribute is its ability to conduct
electricity--copper wires connect and energize the world. And it's
revolutionizing the electronics industry by enabling ever-shrinking
computer chips. It's also formed into plumbing pipes to convey water
and is the metal of choice for beautiful roofs and sculptures. It
doesn't only look good--it sounds great too. A visit to a bell foundry
reveals why bronze, a copper alloy, has been used to make music for
hundreds of years. In myriad shapes and for innumerable uses, copper
figures prominently in our world.
8-9pm -- The Universe - Colonizing Space
Space colonization is no longer the fodder of science fiction, it is
becoming a reality. Examine the efforts underway to establish a human
colony on Mars, including how they plan to grow food, recycle
wastewater and introduce greenhouse gases to revive the red planet and
make it more habitable for humans. Cutting-edge computer graphics are
used to bring the universe down to earth to show what life would be
like on Mars, and to imagine what kind of life forms might evolve in
alien atmospheres.
9-10pm -- Ancient Discoveries - 11 - Siege of Troy
For 3000 years the Siege of Troy has remained steeped in mystery.
Journey with us to the site in Turkey believed to be the location of
the real Troy, as we analyze one of the world's greatest historical
battlegrounds for new clues. This program takes us behind the Troy
celebrated by Hollywood to uncover fascinating evidence in regard to
Achilles' duel against Hector, the sailing of the vast Mycenaean fleet
and the wooden ship of Troy. Watch as we apply modern technology,
archaeology and engineering to uncover the real story behind the
legend of Troy.
10-11pm -- Mega Disasters - Toxic Cloud
If you've ever wondered how our modern cities might hold up in the
face of some old global catastrophes, watch a simulation of a mega
disaster unleashed today. Learn the story of the original mega
disaster and then see it restaged for today using state-of-the-art
computer animation.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Brewing.
It's one of the world's oldest and most beloved beverages--revered by
Pharaohs and brewed by America's Founding Fathers. Today, brewing the
bitter elixir is a multi-billion-dollar global industry. Join us for
an invigorating look at brewing's history from prehistoric times to
today's cutting-edge craft breweries, focusing on its gradually
evolving technologies and breakthroughs. We'll find the earliest known
traces of brewing, which sprang up independently in such far-flung
places as ancient Sumeria, China, and Finland; examine the surprising
importance that beer held in the daily and ceremonial life of ancient
Egypt; and at Delaware's Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, an adventurous
anthropologist and a cutting-edge brewer show us the beer they've
concocted based on 2,700-year-old DNA found in drinking vessels from
the funerary of the legendary King Midas.
8-9pm -- MonsterQuest - Black Beast of Exmoor
Between 1979 and 1983 over 200 livestock were torn apart on the moors
of England. Despite the efforts of armed marines, no predator was ever
found and the attacks continue to this day. Eyewitnesses allege that a
strange "black beast" is the culprit, but new video evidence could
have answers to the mystery. An expedition team interviews the
witnesses, analyzes the evidence and attempts to find out what is
truly prowling the English countryside.
9-10pm -- MonsterQuest - Chupacabra
In 1995, a beast dubbed "El Chupacabra," spanish for "The Goatsucker,"
was first sighted and accused of killing and draining the blood of
hundreds of farm animals in Puerto Rico. Eyewitnesses describe it as a
two-legged reptile-like beast with sharp claws and sharper fangs. But
another rash of sightings, and killings, in Texas last year produced
eyewitness descriptions of a creature that looked very different. This
episode will go on the hunt for the Texas chupacabra. And for first
time on television, DNA tests will be performed on evidence from both
the Puerto Rico and Texas sightings in effort to scientifically prove
just what these mystery beasts could be.
10-11pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 17 - Man Down
Bear and Eric must haul a boiler and a flare stack--two critical
pieces of equipment--to Langley at the same time that a polar bear is
spotted in the area. In this region of the Arctic, polar bears have
been known to kill humans, so the truckers must now be on guard
against this new danger. Rick is irate about a 5-day-long trip that
his bosses assign him, and his frustration mounts along with his
threats to quit. Alex's health continues to deteriorate and he must be
med-evaced to the Yellowknife hospital, his fate unknown.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - The Doomsday Clock.
Developed in 1947 as an image to symbolize urgency in the Cold War and
the threat of nuclear disaster, the mission of the Doomsday Clock has
expanded to include non-nuclear global security issues. Maintained by
the Board of Directors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, it's
based at the University of Chicago. In response to world events, they
move the clock's minute hand closer to or away from
midnight--doomsday. In this hour, we cover the clock's history, its
effectiveness, and its critics.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - Mad Electricity
Nikola Tesla's bizarre vision of the future brought him failure, but
his genius electrified the world. Travel to Niagara Falls, where in
1893, Tesla installed his new system of Alternating Electrical Current
known as AC--the same power we use today. Uncover the forgotten ruins
of Tesla's dream experiment---a huge tower on Long Island Sound he
hoped would wirelessly power the world. Radar, death rays,
invisibility devices and earthquake machines: Tesla claimed to have
created them all. More than 100 years ago Tesla foresaw the need for
alternative energies like geothermal and solar.
9-10pm -- Modern Marvels - Coin Operated
Every 15 minutes, Americans insert over 3.5 million coins into vending
machines. What are they buying? How do the machines work? Visit a
sprawling factory that mass produces the latest in high-tech vending
machines, as well as a small company that makes a giant gumball
machine that holds 40,000 gumballs. Then, there's the dreaded parking
meter, including new ones that reset to zero when a car pulls away.
From the clankety kinetoscopes at the turn of the 20th century to the
pinball craze in the 1950s, explore the coin-operated game and
amusement industry. Is coin counting Coinstar the ultimate coin
operated machine? Follow their coins all the way to a Brinks
warehouse. Then, it's off to Marvin's Marvelous Mechanized Museum,
housing some of the weirdest coin-op machines ever invented.
10-11pm -- The Works - Power Tools
Host Daniel H. Wilson traces the evolution of power tools since they
were invented by the Egyptians 3,000 years ago. Learn about power
tools that slice mountains in half, and new nanotechnology that enable
them to literally "split hairs." Discover how these tools are being
used in sports, medicine and art.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - The Butcher.
In a carnivorous world, a butcher is a necessary link in the food
chain, carving a carcass of unsavory flesh into mouthwatering cuts. We
trace the grisly trade's evolution--from yesteryear's
butcher-on-every-corner to today's industrial butcher working on a
"disassembly" line. We tour the infamous remains of the Chicago
Stockyards, where Upton Sinclair, Clarence Birdseye, and refrigeration
changed butchering forever; witness high-speed butchering; and travel
to a non-stop sausage factory. And if you're still squeamish, a USDA
inspector offers the lowdown on HACCP--the country's new system of
checks and balances on everything from quality grading to E. coli,
Salmonella, and Mad Cow Disease. Finally, we visit the last bastion of
old-school butchering--the rural custom butcher, who slaughters,
eviscerates, skins, and cuts to his customer's wishes.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - Super Hot
Explore the world of extreme temperatures. See what happens to
Pyroman, a life-size mannequin, as he is exposed to over 3,000 degrees
F. Visit Underwriters Laboratories and see how common household
appliances can go lethal. Follow geologists as they take lava samples
from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Finally, journey into a fusion
facility in San Diego, California and watch as scientist's heat plasma
to over 200 million degrees F in hopes of someday creating an
inexhaustible power source.
9-10pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 17 - Man Down
Bear and Eric must haul a boiler and a flare stack--two critical
pieces of equipment--to Langley at the same time that a polar bear is
spotted in the area. In this region of the Arctic, polar bears have
been known to kill humans, so the truckers must now be on guard
against this new danger. Rick is irate about a 5-day-long trip that
his bosses assign him, and his frustration mounts along with his
threats to quit. Alex's health continues to deteriorate and he must be
med-evaced to the Yellowknife hospital, his fate unknown.
10-11pm -- Shockwave - 25 - Shockwave
Nothing makes for more exciting television than seeing history
captured as it happened, whether by home video, cell phones,
surveillance systems, or the occasional lucky news cameraman. This
groundbreaking series takes the best raw footage of catastrophic,
headline-making events from all over the world and uses the latest in
graphics technology to dissect the video, revealing astonishing 3-D
views and explanations for what really happened. We take an in-depth
look at the stories behind the headlines and introduce you to the
people who conquered tragedy with their incredible human spirit.
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Crashes
Explore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the
subatomic. Discover breakthroughs that could make the deadly sport of
professional auto racing safer and visit a motorcycle crash test
facility and examine two-wheeled accidents in detail. Meet a skydiver
who survived a crash to earth from 11,000 feet. An asteroid crashing
to earth could destroy our planet--watch as NASA's Near Earth Asteroid
Tracking team hunt down dangerous asteroids. Finally learn about
scientist's who are creating crashes with colliding subatomic
particles in the world's largest machine. Will they unlock the secrets
of the universe--or accidentally open a black hole?
8-10pm -- Indiana Jones and the Ultimate Quest -
Throughout history there have been legendary artifacts that have
captured the imagination of adventurers everywhere. While belief in
their existence seems to fly in the face of reason and science, there
have been those who have devoted their lives to their discovery. One
man has looked for some of these remarkable treasures. He is Indiana
Jones--professor of archeology and an adventurer who has uncovered
some of the world's greatest mysteries. But Dr. Jones is just a
fictitious character and it's widely assumed that the artifacts he
searched for were also figments of a writer's imagination. But were
they?
10-11pm -- Batman Tech -
Since his debut in DC Comics in 1939, Batman has dazzled readers with
an amazing array of bat gadgets. Viewers will go deep inside the
Batcave to examine these incredible tools--many of them inspired by
amazing real-life military developments. Discover just how close they
come to real-life technology.
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
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7-8pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 16 - Hundred Ton Haul
The truckers have delivered the fragile 135-foot derrick to the new
MGM exploration site, but before it can be erected, they must also
transport the 80-ton substructure that will form its base. At 160,000
pounds, the base must be broken into separate loads, the combined
weight of which makes them the heaviest--and most dangerous--loads the
ice will face all season. Veteran trucker Bear Swenson and Arctic Ice
Road rookie Alex Debogorski are entrusted with the challenge. This is
the heaviest load of Alex's ice road career. Compounded by on-going
and increasing health problems, the pressure on this trucker is rising
fast.
8-9pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 17 - Man Down
Bear and Eric must haul a boiler and a flare stack--two critical
pieces of equipment--to Langley at the same time that a polar bear is
spotted in the area. In this region of the Arctic, polar bears have
been known to kill humans, so the truckers must now be on guard
against this new danger. Rick is irate about a 5-day-long trip that
his bosses assign him, and his frustration mounts along with his
threats to quit. Alex's health continues to deteriorate and he must be
med-evaced to the Yellowknife hospital, his fate unknown.
9-10pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 18 - A Trucker's Farewell
After being Med-Evaced to Yellowknife hospital, Alex receives a grim
diagnosis that could mean the end of his Ice Road season. Rick is also
complaining of health issues, and again threatens to quit if his boss
won't let him take time off to see a doctor. With nearly all of the
rookies out for the count, the Arctic veterans take on the challenge
of hauling the final loads of the rig move. Bear must load up the
P-Tank, a critical part used to measure the amount of waste gas
emitted by a drilling rig. And Eric sets off on a slow journey to
transport a mud pump from Aput to Langley. Weighing in at 100,000
lbs., the massive size of this complicated piece of machinery requires
a speed limit of just 16 mph--any faster and Eric would risk damaging
the already taxed ice road.
10-11pm -- Tougher In Alaska - Frozen Freeway
Take a look at how different aspects of travel in Alaska are affected
by climate and terrain. Join host Geo Beach as he travels to the open
tundra of western Alaska to see how life moves along the Kuskokwim
River, a 724-mile lifeline for many Native Alaskan communities. Then
Geo plays mailman on a giant hovercraft for a day, plows out an
emergency ice road so that a needy village can get heating oil before
it runs out, and goes on a search and rescue mission for any
stragglers on the icy, fierce frozen river.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Environmental Tech
From the prairies of Saskatchewan to a Manhattan skyscraper we'll see
the 21st Century's cutting-edge "green" technologies in action. New
technologies such as carbon sequestration and bioremediation take on
our most daunting environmental crises, from global warming and
deforestation to nuclear waste and resource scarcity. See how
blue-green algae are converted into automotive biofuel and methane
from decomposing garbage is turned into clean-burning natural gas.
Finally, we'll see how trees and other natural environments can be
used as engineering materials to control flooding and rejuvenate dying
rivers.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - Engineering Disasters 20
In March of 2005, the BP Refinery in Texas City, Texas, suffered a
series of explosions that decimated a large portion of the facility
and killed 15 workers. Examine the series of events that led to one of
the worst industrial accidents in the United States. Then we'll
document the unusual circumstances that caused American Airlines
flight 587 to fall from the sky. What happened in Times Beach,
Missouri, when a local waste hauler oiled down dusty roads with oil
that was laced with dioxin? Next we'll look at what went wrong with
NASA's Skylab in 1974 and finally we'll examine the fire that
destroyed the gas company, Praxair, in June of 2005. Interviews with
survivors help complete the picture.
9-11pm -- Prehistoric Monsters Revealed -
99% of all animal and sea creatures who ever lived have become
extinct. Watch as some of the most bizarre and strangest creatures are
brought back to life. Meet the nothronychus (a strange amalgam of bird
and sloth), the anomalocarus (a 7-foot shrimp), as well as
saber-toothed cats, mastodons and wooly rhinoceros. Advanced computer
graphics, location shooting and expert interviews, will reveal
detailed illustrations of what these ancient monsters looked like,
where and how they lived, and how they died.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Environmental Tech II
Take a look at the innovations designed to hold off a global warming
meltdown. Visit giant solar energy towers in Spain, install a rooftop
wind turbine and ride in a car that runs on air. Will a daring attempt
to remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere by dumping iron in the
ocean really work? Discover how everyone can go green with the flick
of a switch.
8-9pm -- MonsterQuest - Gigantic Killer Fish
Are monster fish lurking in freshwater lakes and rivers? From the
Arctic Circle to the Amazon, follow an expedition to find the biggest
and nastiest giant fresh water fish, from catfish large enough to
swallow children whole to trout as large as a boat. Scientists will
deploy giant lures and underwater cameras in a search for monster
fish. One-part history, one-part science and one part monster,
discover the truth behind legendary monsters.
9-10pm -- Jurassic Fight Club - Cannibal Dinosaur
In 1998, a team of paleontologists working on the island of Madagascar
uncover the remains of Majungatholus--one of the most terrifying
predators of its age. However, several bones are found to hold bite
marks from another predator. Modern crime scene investigative methods
are used to measure the bite marks, and together with evidence found
at another site, the attacker is identified as another Majungatholus;
thus uncovering the first authentic case of dinosaur cannibalism.
Experts recreate a scenario of what occurred when a male Majungatholus
went in search of a mate, but found a non-receptive female who was
more interested in protecting her young than mating.
10-11pm -- Evolve - Eyes
They are one of evolution's most useful and prevalent inventions.
Ninety five percent of living species are equipped with eyes and they
exist in many different forms. Learn how the ancestors of jellyfish
may have been the first to evolve light-sensitive cells. Discover how
dinosaur's evolved eyes that helped them become successful hunters.
Finally, learn how primates evolved unique adaptations to their eyes
that allowed them to better exploit their new habitat, and how the
ability to see colors helped them find food.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Corn
Why is corn the largest agricultural crop in the world? Corn has fed
the masses from ancient times to this day. Corn is not only a
vegetable and a cereal grain; it is a commodity as well. Visit
Lakeside Foods in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and see how tons of corn are
harvested and canned within hours. Then it's off to VeraSun Energy in
Charles City, Iowa, to discover how corn is converted into fuel. Take
a look to our past and you will understand that without corn we
probably wouldn't be here.
8-9pm -- MonsterQuest - Bigfoot
Bigfoot has been sighted in Washington State more than any other place
on earth. Join an all-female expedition as they try to lure a Bigfoot
within range of their cameras. The 1967 Patterson footage will be
reexamined using digital microscopes that could reveal details that
might prove if the beast is real or a hoax. One-part history, one-part
science and one part monsters, discover the truth behind legendary
monsters.
9-10pm -- MonsterQuest - Legend of the Hairy Beast
Native American history is full of "Hairy Man" stories and cave art
that date back over a thousand years. Did Native Americans know the
truth behind the Bigfoot legend? An expedition along the Klamath River
into reservation land will use state of the art technology to search
for something locals don't doubt is real. With unprecedented access to
Native American stories and recent sightings, MonsterQuest examines
this creature that is both feared and revered.
10-11pm -- Ice Road Truckers - 18 - A Trucker's Farewell
After being Med-Evaced to Yellowknife hospital, Alex receives a grim
diagnosis that could mean the end of his Ice Road season. Rick is also
complaining of health issues, and again threatens to quit if his boss
won't let him take time off to see a doctor. With nearly all of the
rookies out for the count, the Arctic veterans take on the challenge
of hauling the final loads of the rig move. Bear must load up the
P-Tank, a critical part used to measure the amount of waste gas
emitted by a drilling rig. And Eric sets off on a slow journey to
transport a mud pump from Aput to Langley. Weighing in at 100,000
lbs., the massive size of this complicated piece of machinery requires
a speed limit of just 16 mph--any faster and Eric would risk damaging
the already taxed ice road.
______________________________ ______________________
Thursday, July 31, 2008
______________________________ ______________________
7-8pm -- Modern Marvels - Dams
They block the force of a river, produce enough electricity to power
cities, move water over hundreds of miles and irrigate fertile
valleys. Dams prevent floods and produce "green" energy. We'll visit a
hydroelectric dam, the most technologically advanced type of dam, and
a dam in Brazil that is five times the size of the Hoover Dam. At the
Utah State University Water Research Laboratory Hydraulics Lab in
Logan, Utah, we watch a model of a dam crumble beneath tons of water
and discuss how future dam failures can be averted. We will learn how
dams adversely affect river systems and as a result, there are many
proponents of dam removal.
8-9pm -- Modern Marvels - Mackinac Bridge.
Until recently, the Mackinac Bridge was the longest suspension bridge
in the world. One of the top engineering marvels of the 20th century,
the bridge spans the 4-mile wide straits of Mackinac, where Lakes
Huron and Michigan come together. The Mighty Mac connects the pastoral
northern mainland of Michigan with the state's heavily forested Upper
Peninsula and stands as a testament to the dreams, determination, and
hard work of a small few who created a true masterpiece of modern
engineering.
9-10pm -- Modern Marvels - Secrets of Oil
Rubber, Plastic, Nylon, Aerosols, Resins, Solvents, and
Lubricants--none can exist without oil. If we stopped driving our cars
tomorrow, America would still need five million barrels of oil a day.
Visit Vulcan Materials, where oil tanks are emptied into massive
double-barrel mixers to make asphalt and then continue to the Rolls
Royce Aerospace Facility where complex jet fuels are blended. Travel
back to the 1870's to see how an unemployed whale oil salesman turned
a greasy oil-drilling by-product into a household staple: Vaseline.
Finally discover how cutting-edge recycling techniques can breathe new
life into used motor oil, and where a number of renewable fuels and
technologies take aim at oil sovereignty.
10-11pm -- The Works - Beer
Give me an hour...I'll make you a genius!" Join host Daniel H. Wilson
as he takes us on a transformative journey that reveals the
extraordinary in everyday things. Mankind's first recipe for beer, the
most popular beverage on the planet, was carved in stone 10,000 years
ago. Wilson sets out to find the secret to beer's allure. Find out how
it's made and marketed and how new beers are invented and tested.
Wilson even uncovers an ecological time bomb threatening to make beer
an endangered species!
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Nostradamus predicts final war will be between
Christians & Muslims (seen on A&E/History Channel)
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Fun fact:
According to Ripley's Believe It Or Not, the 800-mile long Aruwimi River, which flows through the Aruwimi Forest in the Congo, was unwittingly named by famous explorer David Livingstone. He asked a native what the name of the river was. The native replied "Aruwimi," which means, "What is he saying?"
In 1942, Adolf Hitler inherited 9,000 acres of grazing land in Colorado from German relatives. The PT Boat of WW2 was based on a blueprint from Andrew Higgins, a bootlegger who had used the speedboat design for rumrunning during Prohibition. And Arlington National Cemetery has four Tomb Of The Unknown Soldiers (WW1, WW2, Korea & Vietnam) but only 3 bodies: identification processes have become so good that all remains returned from Vietnam are eventually identified!
In 1963, ventriloquist Paul Winchell was awarded a patent for the first successful artificial heart. The plastic heart was first tested on a calf, which lived 94 days.
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3. Anything invented after you're thirty-five is against the natural order of things." Douglas Adams (1952-2001, Hitchhhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
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According to Ripley's Believe It Or Not, the 800-mile long Aruwimi River, which flows through the Aruwimi Forest in the Congo, was unwittingly named by famous explorer David Livingstone. He asked a native what the name of the river was. The native replied "Aruwimi," which means, "What is he saying?"
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