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We examine more threats--both natural and manmade--that may endanger civilization; from the far reaches of space to tiny viruses, doomsday sources are many.

We examine more threats--both natural and manmade--that may endanger civilization; from the far reaches of space to tiny viruses, doomsday sources are many.

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S6, EP34 "Inventions of War"

Wartime research and development have revolutionized communication, transportation, and medicine; from Spam to nuclear power to hairspray and cell phones, life as we know it ironically owes a lot to war.

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S16, EP17 "Tiny Weapons"

Tiny weapons may not sound impressive, but small can kill, and it can also be easily concealed; from a pocket pistol used by the police to a submachine gun wielded by a bodyguard, many of today's most effective weapons are smaller than ever.

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S7, EP2 "Proving Grounds"

On a proving ground, you can fire a missile without scaring the neighbors or lift millions of pounds in pursuit of ounces of gold. Performance is the only thing that matters, and no excuses can be given in battle or competition.

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S11, EP22 "Edison Tech"

Thomas Alva Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park, created electric lights, power systems, motion pictures, recorded sound, and tattoo pens; his innovations evolved into modern CDs, iPods, satellite radio, and technologies from Internet to outer space.

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S16, EP17 "Tiny Weapons"

Tiny weapons may not sound impressive, but small can kill, and it can also be easily concealed; from a pocket pistol used by the police to a submachine gun wielded by a bodyguard, many of today's most effective weapons are smaller than ever.

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
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