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It's the place where one man's trash is truly another man's treasure; enter the mysterious world of the junkyard, where many pieces actually do add up to a whole; uncover how junkyard operators create order out of seemingly random piles of junk.

It's the place where one man's trash is truly another man's treasure; enter the mysterious world of the junkyard, where many pieces actually do add up to a whole; uncover how junkyard operators create order out of seemingly random piles of junk.

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S13, EP22 "Sticky Stuff"

Bees do it; chemists do it; even Photocopiers do it; if it's not done enough, the world will become unglued - literally; from Velcro hooks to Gecko feet, making things that stick is no easy task.

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S16, EP13 "Stink"

People have spent centuries battling foul odors, including those that arise from cesspools, rotting meat, landfills, stink bombs, cow farms, and bad breath.

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S8, EP8 "The Junkyard"

It's the place where one man's trash is truly another man's treasure; enter the mysterious world of the junkyard, where many pieces actually do add up to a whole; uncover how junkyard operators create order out of seemingly random piles of junk.

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S14, EP18 "Underwear"

Brief history of undergarments; the evolution from itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers; socks with special threads to prevent odor; fire retardant underwear; the bra industry.

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S15, EP26 "Coin Operated II"

The historic one-armed bandits; cutting edge, computerized slot machines; some of the wackiest vending machines; binoculars at popular tourist sites; a unique company that collects and cleans the coins thrown into fountains.

Celebrating ingenuity, invention and imagination on a grand scale, "Modern Marvels" tells the amazing stories of the doers, dreamers and sometime-schemers who create everyday items, technological advancements and man-made wonders. From the Statue of Liberty to distilled spirits, and canals to bridges, no subject seems out of reach. Science, technology, electronics, mechanics, engineering, architecture, industry, mass production, manufacturing, and agriculture are just some of the many topics that have been covered during the long-running series.
Original Air Date: Nov 11, 1992
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TV14
Playback: HD
4 seasons available on demand
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