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MORE FAVORITE TOYS

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This fun and informative special revisits the objects of our childhood obsessions and introduces the people who created these iconic toys. Did you know that Mr. Potato Head was a real potato until 1954, when Hasbro introduced a plastic version? From the Lionel train set, the hula hoop and Monopoly, to Colorforms, Lite-Brite, and so much more… Every toy has its own story, and MORE FAVORITE TOYS shares these special stories with the world. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
INVENTIONS WE LOVE TO HATE

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INVENTIONS WE LOVE TO HATE…Muzak, the leaf blower, the car alarm…is an entertaining romp through the overlooked side of creativity. Some things were invented to benefit mankind, but others, it seems, were created simply to annoy us. Meet the people responsible for these inventions,and discover if there is any hope in sight of ridding the world of these irritating offspring of genius gone wrong! Premiered on TLC, USA.
EXTREME RIDES 2000

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Hop aboard the world’s greatest thrill rides in this exhibition of the most innovative and groundbreaking amusement park rides. EXTREME RIDES features on-board footage, exclusive play-by-play and unique points of view thanks to special camera rigs that have become a trademark of the wildly popular ride shows. Catch a glimpse into the future of extreme rides throughout the world, including the Thrust Air 2000 which launches riders from 0 to 80mph in only 2 seconds, and the Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spa Land in Japan which aims to be [...]
DEMOLITION DERBY

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It’s a non-stop, crunch and crash fight to the death. Demolition derby, the most popular grassroots motor sport in the world, is the only organized automobile event whose object is to wreck other cars on the track. What can be more exciting than the sights and sounds of grinding gears, smoking engines, and bent sheet metal? Learn where the sport began and meet the people who dedicate their free time to building and then wrecking competition vehicles. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
WHEN GOOD TIMES GO BAD III

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Experience the terrifying stories of celebrations and momentous life events gone inexplicably wrong. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as people just like them retell the events that caught them totally by surprise! Premiered on FOX, USA.
FINAL BATTLE, THE

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This special documents the battle that was never fought – the Allied Invasion of Japan by the US – and is based on the massive, recently declassified plans drawn up by both countries for how this final battle was to be fought. THE FINAL BATTLE brings to life the invasion that never happened in a way that viewers can relate to, with vintage footage and interviews with WWII veterans that brings the horror of this desperate battle to life, and brings viewers closer to answering the hotly debated topic of [...]
SPEED DEMONS

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SPEED DEMONS explores the quest for one type of speed – in the air, on the ground, and on the water – through the eyes of the fearless men and women making speed history. Find out what drives them to pursue such life-threatening goals. Authentic archival footage and stylized recreations create a “you are there” sense of drama, while concise interviews with experts will give the inside scoop on how technological advances help fuel the need for speed. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
OUTRAGEOUS VACATION VIDEOS

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On vacations around the world, travelers capture compelling, shocking, incredible and funny moments on their video cameras. These once-in-a-lifetime moments make a wonderful series, and can also be used as part of a locally produced “funniest video” show! Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
NIAGARA FALLS

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On a normal day at Niagara Falls, the iconic Canadian destination spot, 100 couples get married; 186 billion gallons of water travel over the three falls, creating more energy than any other source in North America; and tens of thousands of rolls of Kodak film and cameras are purchased! Discover what draws thousands of tourists everyday to Niagara Falls. Premiered on TLC, USA.
INSIDE THE BLACK BOX

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Those few moments in time where the most critical information on plane crashes can be found – the pilot’s final words and data of the plane’s last moments in the air – are in the voice recordings contained inside an aircraft’s black box. From the hijacking of Fed-X’s Flight 705 to Swissair Flight 111, INSIDE THE BLACK BOX reveals the significance of the second-by-second accounts of high-altitude horror and heroism. These dramatic conversations uncover the mysteries behind catastrophic technical failures, and also reveal the professionalism and heroism of pilots who [...]
FUTURE COPS

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Each special in this mini-series explores the role of cutting-edge technology in fighting crime from a different angle. Episodes include “Are You Being Watched”, a look into electronic surveillance in our daily lives; “By Any Means Necessary”, revealing what happens when the police cross the line of safety and cause harm to the citizens they are charged with protecting; and “Hot Pursuit”, showing how high-speed police chases have become a deadly epidemic. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
BUSTED EVERYWHERE

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Shocking surveillance footage of employees caught in the act of of rude, lewd, and crude behavior in the workplace. From revolting food contamination to housekeepers wearing borrowed lingerie, BUSTED proves that fact is definitely stranger than fiction! Premiered on FOX, USA.