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S. 16 ÉP. 2 - Grease
20 janvier 201142 minIn our lifelong battle to fight friction, Grease--in all its forms--is the unsung hero. Journey deep into places few people ever get to see.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 3 - Ropes & Chains
27 janvier 201142 minFrom hauling our heaviest gear to mastering the tallest mountains, ropes and chains have been around for centuries, but we constantly improve upon them.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 4 - American Trucking
3 février 201142 minAmerica would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nation's goods. We explore the amazingly diverse world of American trucksEssai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 7 - Swamp Tech
17 février 201142 minSwamps are one of America's most uncompromising environments. Explore the vehicles and machines that traverse them, and witness a massive engineering project to divert the mighty Mississippi River.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 8 - Pocket Tools
6 novembre 201142 minA look at items found in peoples' pockets all across America. Not cell phones--personal items, both valuable and cheap; simple and high-tech work aids; and food! We'll even see how some of it is made.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 9 - Food Trucks
13 novembre 201142 minFrom humble beginnings as chuck wagons and hot dog carts, food trucks have risen to become ethnic eateries and gourmet specialists. To build one, see how sophisticated engineering can transform a truck into a full-blown kitchen on wheels.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 10 - Weird Machines
27 novembre 201142 minIt's been said that necessity is the mother of all invention-but that isn't always the case. Take a look at downright strange machines that specialize in high functionality and low practicality, prompting two questions: What is it...and how do I get one?Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 10 - Weird Machines
27 novembre 201142 minIt's been said that necessity is the mother of all invention-but that isn't always the case. Take a look at downright strange machines that specialize in high functionality and low practicality.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 12 - Battle Ready
1 janvier 201242 minFrom elite training facilities, to GPS-guided air drops, to revolutionary high-tech tents, we explore the science and technology of building, operating and protecting a military base in a warzone.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 13 - Stink
22 janvier 201242 minFrom cesspools to cow farms and landfills, to bad breath, B.O and beyond, the world is full of stink-and we've spent centuries battling the funk. So how do we deal with these horrific odors?Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 14 - Waterproof
15 décembre 201141 minFrom the beginning of time we've worked to protect ourselves against the very element that keeps us alive: Water. We explore state-of-the-art roofing, tarps, tunnels, clothing, boats and much more.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 15 - Wood
18 décembre 201142 minHundreds of years before steel and plastic, wood was the building block of America. From the historical to the modern to the timeless, we explore the surprising ways we cannot live without wood.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 17 - Tiny Weapons
15 janvier 201242 min'Tiny' weapons may not sound impressive-but small can kill. From a pocket pistol to a submachine gun, many of today's weapons are smaller than ever.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 18 - Under Pressure
29 janvier 201242 minEvery aspect of our lives involves pressure. It's what puts the bubbles in soft drinks, propels shaving cream from its can, cools the contents of your refrigerator and causes volcanoes to erupt.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 19 - Shoes
5 février 201242 minShoes have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple leather moccasins. Step behind the scenes with the latest advancements in the products that keep your feet covered.Essai gratuit de HISTORY VaultS. 16 ÉP. 21 - Engines
13 janvier 201145 minStory of the development of engines and motors, with particular emphasis on the ones that have profoundly changed society.Essai gratuit de HISTORY Vault