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A countdown of the top 10 favorite American foods, especially guilty pleasure foods that people find irresistible.

A countdown of the top 10 favorite American foods, especially guilty pleasure foods that people find irresistible.

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S12, EP31 "The Supermarket"

The supermarket has become one of the great success stories of modern retailing; bar coding and other technological advancements; the psychology of the supermarket, including the store layout, lighting, music and aromas.

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S15, EP25 "Supersized Food"

The biggest stacked burger in the world at almost 250 pounds; a plus-sized Sicilian pizza that feeds almost 75 people; a 72-ounce steak that no real cowboy can resist; the seven-pound hot dog that's too big for a bun; a giant cupcake.

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S15, EP11 "Mega Meals"

The complex logistics behind creating feasts for huge crowds; dining aboard a U.S. Navy sub packed with enough food for a 120-day mission; cooks prepare a "Victory Meal" for 1,000 Marines; feeding 69,000 NFL fans during a Philadelphia Eagles game.

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S12, EP25 "Assembly Lines"

The evolution of the assembly line, which has produced billions of products, from toys to Boeing 747s, cheaply and quickly; Americans overcome prejudices toward blacks and women in factories during World War II; a family of auto assembly workers.

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S17, EP4 "Mega Snack Countdown"

In this countdown, Americans' ten tastiest treats are reviewed; the nationwide journey leads to the most popular snack in the USA.

Modern Marvels

S17 "Mega Food Countdown"

A countdown of the top 10 favorite American foods, especially guilty pleasure foods that people find irresistible.

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
6 seasons available on demand
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