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  • QUEST FOR SUNKEN WARSHIPS, THE

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    Follow veteran wreck diver and underwater cameraman Dan Crowell and his specialized dive team as they sift through the wreckage that now rests on the bottom of the world’s oceans. Their focus is to help shed light on some of the most amazing conflicts fought on the ocean’s battlefields.

  • INTERSECTIONS

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    Two men, two different missions, two very different machines. High-tech machines of precision engineering, pushed to their limits by elite individuals. On the surface they have very little in common, except they both make split second decisions, and one small glitch can mean disaster. Go inside this high performance world and examine the moments their lives and machines intersect.

  • LIVE FROM THE MOON

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    On July 20, 1969, a human being took the first step onto the moon. An estimated 700 million people witnessed the event on live television. What made television from the moon possible? Even more importantly, how did the inclusion of television impact the perception of Apollo and the deeper understanding of humanity’s place in the universe? LIVE FROM THE MOON details the untold story of an outstanding technological achievement that allowed the world to share a defining moment in history. Next year is the 50th anniversary of human space flight!

  • ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR

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    ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR solves crimes and saves lives. Follow three different cases per episode where each accident is examined from every angle. Rusty Haight, Director of the Collision Safety Institute and foremost expert in “reading” accident scenes, guides viewers through each case and literally recreates the accident. Premiered on Discovery Health, USA.

  • MOTHER OF ALL

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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 [...]

  • SOMEONE’S WATCHING

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    An astounding array of electronic technologies – audio, video, GPS chips and computer databases – allow us to peer into each other’s lives in more ways and with greater ease than ever before… a power that carries with it a new breed of ethical and legal dilemmas. Explore the double-edged sword that is modern surveillance: the same technologies that enable us to catch criminals and terrorists can easily be abused. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.

  • SUPER STRUCTURES: Making Money

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    Go behind the scenes of the agencies responsible for the production of the world’s most sought after product: money. For the first time since 9/11, the high security facilities of America’s Federal Reserve Banks, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the US Mint have opened their doors and vaults to our camera crews. Premiered on TLC, USA.

  • ARMORED AND DANGEROUS

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    World leaders, CEOs, celebrities… These are the world’s most powerful people and its most hunted. An armored car is essential for any VIP. Get behind the wheel of the world’s most invincible automobiles, including the Smart Truck, and learn what to do if you’re ever in an ambush! Premiered on Travel Channel, USA.

  • PERFECT WAR, THE

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    A look at the astonishing technology and the conflicting opinions driving the future of war. Using exclusive and previously unseen war footage, plus exclusive access to key players including Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and members of the US Forces, we see how America’s newest military technology represents a total transformation in warfare, yet remains vulnerable and subject to human judgment. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.

  • ROBOTS AMONG US

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    For over 50 years, artificial intelligence has dominated the world of science fiction. At one time, the idea of these thinking machines doing our housework and fighting our wars, seemed nothing more than fiction, but we are now seeing that vision becoming a reality. Could we be taking technology too far? ROBOTS AMONG US features state of the art computer graphics and interviews with the scientists on the cutting edge of the new robotic technology, which is as visually gripping as it is intellectually compelling – and frightening! Premiered on [...]

  • PUT TO THE TEST

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    This series pits myth against science to reveal truths about the human psyche. The first special, “Monsters” examines our fascination with monsters, some which date back to prehistoric times and continue to this day. “Thrill Rides” explores the human limits of fun with extreme tests of physical and mental endurance. Five people are placed in the ideal amusement laboratory, a world class amusement park, where their mental and physical endurance is challenged to shed light on the human quest for thrilling experiences. “Making UFO’s” shows how UFO phenomena have gained [...]

  • HUMAN EDGE

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    Change the way you see the world. HUMAN EDGE explores the latest information behind the most cutting-edge topics in the fields of science, technology and medicine. Get connected to some of the visionaries and inventions that are changing our world and the way we live in ingenious,dramatic and positive ways.

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