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Transistors Transform Electronics
Channel: History
Length: 192
Date: March 18, 2010
The transistor, introduced with little fanfare in the late 1940s, triggered one of the most sweeping revolutions in technology history. How did th...
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Steam Engine Drives a Revolution
Channel: History
Length: 170
Date: March 18, 2010
The steam engine revolutionized the world of transportation. Was its invention inspired by a boiling kettle? Get the real story. From Modern Marvels.
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Radio Creates a Cultural Phenomenon
Channel: History
Length: 115
Date: March 18, 2010
In the early 20th century, radio created a cultural revolution. Who invented radio and how? Find out more. "From Modern Marvels."
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Car Invented, World Drastically Changed
Channel: History
Length: 256
Date: March 18, 2010
The automobile has been called one of the greatest inventions in modern history. Who invented the world’s first auto and when did it debut? Which a...
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Electricity Invented, Sparks Fly
Channel: History
Length: 262
Date: March 18, 2010
When and where did people first become aware of electricity? Which group later opposed scientists who were experimenting with it? Find out more abo...
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Inventions of War - Silly Puddy
Channel: History
Length: 152
Date: March 18, 2010
For decades, American children have loved Silly Putty; however, the orgins of this rubber-like substance date back to a time when the U.S. faced a...
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Inventions of War - Satellite
Channel: History
Length: 130
Date: March 18, 2010
In this video clip from Modern Marvels we learn about how during the Cold War, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were in a military race on all aspect...
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Inventions of War - Radar
Channel: History
Length: 194
Date: March 18, 2010
Which country developed the world’s first radar system and when did they do it? And how did radar research later lead to the invention of a device ...
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Inventions of War - Plastics
Channel: History
Length: 158
Date: March 18, 2010
From toothbrushes to razors, plastics are found in countless household items; however, this moldable material has played a critical role in Americ...
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Inventions of War - Orange Juice
Channel: History
Length: 303
Date: March 18, 2010
Napoleon said an army marches on its stomach. How has war changed what people eat and drink, including orange juice? From "Modern Marvels."
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Inventions of War - Aerosol
Channel: History
Length: 174
Date: March 18, 2010
The aerosol spray can is used for everything from paint to shaving cream, but it was originally designed to save lives not fight body odor. Find o...
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Inventions of War - Jeep
Channel: History
Length: 135
Date: March 18, 2010
During World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower called the Jeep one of America’s most important weapons. How and why was the Jeep developed and whe...
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Sports Gadgets: Wing Suit
Channel: History
Length: 123
Date: March 18, 2010
In this Modern Marvels video clip: Sports Gadgets - Wing Suits: Modern Marvels skydives in a wing suit.
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Sports Gadgets: Wakeboard
Channel: History
Length: 287
Date: March 18, 2010
In this clip from Modern Marvels, we learn about the invention of wakeboards. Wakeboards were invented in the 1980’s by combining a surfboard, and...
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Sports Gadgets: Surf Board
Channel: History
Length: 265
Date: March 18, 2010
In this Modern Marvels video clip, learn about the history of surfing, the first extreme sport that started in the Hawaiian Islands, known as he a...
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Sports Gadgets: Street Luge
Channel: History
Length: 145
Date: March 18, 2010
In this Modern Marvels video clip, listen to Street Luge pioneer Roger Hickey talk about the history of Street Luge and what was done to make the ...
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Sports Gadgets: Snowboard
Channel: History
Length: 221
Date: March 18, 2010
In this Modern Marvels video clip, learn about the history of snowboarding. Sherman Poppen designed the first snowboard and sold it as the Snurfer...
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Sports Gadgets: Skateboard
Channel: History
Length: 313
Date: March 18, 2010
In this Modern Marvels video clip, watch the history of skateboarding. Early skateboards had metal and then clay wheels, which didn’t get a lot of...
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Saws
Channel: History
Length: 73
Date: March 18, 2010
Three things you didn’t know about saws: Modern Marvels gets down to the nitty-gritty of saws. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Best of Hand Tools
Channel: History
Length: 369
Date: March 18, 2010
In this video clip of Modern Marvels - The Best of Hand tools, learn the history of three very well known tools: the hammer, the hand plane, and t...
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