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In Taiwan, pigeon racing is not only a sport but also a national obsession. More than 30,000 Taiwanese pigeon racers devote their lives to chasing a dream of fame and fortune. This is the story of an industry, where rags-to-riches is reality for a lucky few, and where pigeons rule the roost, but only if they win.
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The prison world is wicked and violent yet endlessly fascinating. Re-live the cold, depraved reality of prison through the eyes and words of three women who watch over some of prison’s most notorious bad girls. These are behind-the-scenes, eye-opening stories of the guards, wardens, and assorted staff of Female Inmate Caregivers. Premiered on WeTV, USA.
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In the Summer of 2000, a butterfly is caught by a young man in Japan. He discovers that on the back of its wings is a strange hand-written code. Scientists later traced the code to Taiwan, an island approximately 1,200 km away. Could this tiny insect really fly all this way across the ocean? Was it intentional or accidental? Learn the secrets that this butterfly code reveals.
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Examine the adversarial relationship between humans and swarms of pests. From cockroaches and rats to birds and honeybees, these swarms can spread disease and other kinds of torment, but some swarms are beneficial and, to some humans, even sacred. Premiered on National Geographic Channel, USA.
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The science of the super cyclone is examined and deconstructed by an Indian meteorological team monitoring the weather in the area. It also follows the unique efforts of two scientists in Australia, who are working to record the geological signatures left by super cyclones that have hit the Australia coast in the past 5,000 years. Can their study give an insight into the science and nature of cyclones?
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“Sturgis”: It’s one of the wildest weeks in America. Every year, like barbarian invaders, half a million bikers swarm to the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota. Learn about the thrills of biker culture, and witness first-hand one of the country’s longest-running motorcycle rallies. Premiered on National Geographic Channel, USA.
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STRICTLY ASIAN BALLROOM slithers its way onto the dance-floors of Asia to reveal its three uniquely modern faces – ultra-rich, ultra-poor, and ultra-weird. The film takes you from Indonesia to Japan and China where each of three dancers is a member of a most unusual Asian sub-culture – Western ballroom dancing, with an Asian twist.
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Explore ancient Taiwanese beliefs and rituals surrounding the customs of death. 36-year-old Paul is facing his own death while 34-year-old Georgia is searching ways to communicate with her dead husband Jerry. Both attempt to cross over to the other side, but will the spirits talk?
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This crash is thought by some to be the result of pilot suicide. But the case was brought to court after crash investigations were made, and a US jury found that mechanical failure in the rudder control system of the Boeing 737 caused the crash.
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Scientific advances have made it possible for more and more mothers to carry multiples to a safe delivery date, but making it through the pregnancy is just the beginning. Follow four families as they navigate through the trials, tribulations and mayhem of raising multiple children. Premiered on Discovery Health, USA; aired on Discovery Networks, UK.
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This countdown reveals the ten deadliest Kung Fu weapons of all time, uncovering the dark secrets of their creation and leading up to the unbelievable story of the ultimate Chinese killing machine.
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A team of extreme designers, industrial artists and builders have three days and $4,500 to create the ultimate appliances and vehicles including: a “Fantastic Frat Fridge” to satisfy the unique food and beverage needs of a California college fraternity; a “Radical River Raft” to maximize the last river run of the season; a tailgate vehicle outrageous enough to satisfy the rabid football fans of the Oakland Raiders; and a “Blazin’ Backdraft Barbecue” for the firefighters of Station 8 in San Francisco who, when not answering the call of duty, love [...]
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