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Big Boy 4000 (2:34)
The Big Boy 4000 is one of the world's largest steam locomotives. See how it works.
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Distilleries
DistilleriesVideo Clip (4:03)
Video Clip (4:03)
Independent distilleries craft homemade spirits in some local restaurants.
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Space Station Arm
Space Station ArmVideo Clip (3:27)
Video Clip (3:27)
A brief look at the Canadarm 2, and its functionality at the International Space Station
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Keck Observatory
Keck ObservatoryVideo Clip (3:06)
Video Clip (3:06)
Get the facts on the Keck Observatory, home to some of the world's largest and most advanced telescopes.
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Jet Engines Fly Faster
Jet Engines Fly FasterVideo Clip (2:54)
Video Clip (2:54)
The modern jet engine took us higher and faster. Meet the two scientists who invented it at the same time in two different places.
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Oil Drilling Ships
Oil Drilling ShipsVideo Clip (2:53)
Video Clip (2:53)
It's the ship that revolutionized oil drilling at sea. It saves time and money, but for who?
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Largest Dump Truck in the World
Largest Dump Truck in the WorldVideo Clip (2:29)
Video Clip (2:29)
The T-282 is known as the largest dump truck in the world. How big is it, and how much material can this massive truck haul?
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Heavy Lift Ships
Heavy Lift ShipsVideo Clip (2:38)
Video Clip (2:38)
A quick look at the Dockwise Blue Marlin, one of the strongest semi-submersible heavy lift ships in the world.
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Shipping Cranes
Shipping CranesVideo Clip (2:29)
Video Clip (2:29)
A brief look at the largest, heavy lifting cranes in the world and how they are put to work..
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Big Boy 4000
Big Boy 4000Video Clip (2:34)
Video Clip (2:34)
The Big Boy 4000 is one of the world's largest steam locomotives. See how it works.
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Chain Trenchers
Chain TrenchersVideo Clip (2:55)
Video Clip (2:55)
The Astec Chain Trencher is built to excavate the deepest trenches.
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Gyratory Rock Crushers
Gyratory Rock CrushersVideo Clip (2:42)
Video Clip (2:42)
An enormous 10-story gyratory rock crusher is highlighted. See it in action.
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World's Largest Front Shovel Excavator
World's Largest Front Shovel ExcavatorVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
Now why would anyone need a shovel this big? See this one-of-a-kind monster fill a 240 ton truck in less than half a minute.
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The Transfer Press
The Transfer PressVideo Clip (2:51)
Video Clip (2:51)
A quick look at the Dearborn Stamping Plant, including how doors for Ford F-150 trucks are produced.
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L-2350: Beast of a Machine
L-2350: Beast of a MachineVideo Clip (4:05)
Video Clip (4:05)
What is two stories tall, can lift the weight of 40 cars over its head, and weighs more than a 737 airplane? Only the beast!
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Pumping Machine Keeps Chapin Mine Open
Pumping Machine Keeps Chapin Mine OpenVideo Clip (2:56)
Video Clip (2:56)
In the late 1800's, an iron ore deposit of superb quality was discovered near, what is today, Iron Mountain, Michigan. In a Modern Marvels video, learn that its Chapin Mine turned out to be one of the most productive but wettest mines in history.
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High Hopes For Fusion Power
High Hopes For Fusion PowerVideo Clip (4:14)
Video Clip (4:14)
It keeps the sun burning bright, but can scientists really harness the inexhaustible power of thermonuclear fusion? Step into the lab where they're giving it a good try.
