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Evolution of the Barbecue (3:33)
Henry Ford had a hand in creating the first popular, portable grill. But George Stephen, who invented the Weber grill, made it ubiquitous. This Modern Marvels video fires up the grill and slow roasts some answers on BBQ-technology.
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OK Go: This Too Shall Pass
OK Go: This Too Shall PassVideo Clip (3:59)
Video Clip (3:59)
Rock band OK Go creates a "modern marvel" of their own in the music video for their hit song "This Too Shall Pass."
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Extreme BBQ Pits
Extreme BBQ PitsVideo Clip (2:09)
Video Clip (2:09)
In Houston, TX, barbecue pits are serious business.
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Evolution of the Barbecue
Evolution of the BarbecueVideo Clip (3:33)
Video Clip (3:33)
Henry Ford had a hand in creating the first popular, portable grill. But George Stephen, who invented the Weber grill, made it ubiquitous. This Modern Marvels video fires up the grill and slow roasts some answers on BBQ-technology.
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Ups and Downs of the Garage Door
Ups and Downs of the Garage DoorVideo Clip (3:03)
Video Clip (3:03)
The automatic garage door opener has undergone some ups and downs. When was this gadget invented and what were some of its early glitches? Find out. From "Modern Marvels."
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The Modern Rake
The Modern RakeVideo Clip (1:59)
Video Clip (1:59)
Although the common garden rake is still a staple for the yard, newer powered versions, such as the gas-powered Vacuum/shredder/bagger can save a lots of time. In this Modern Marvels video, we briefly explore the history of the rake.
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Invention Tackles Weeds
Invention Tackles WeedsVideo Clip (2:59)
Video Clip (2:59)
Countless tidy lawns and well-groomed gardens owe their good looks to the string trimmer, a weed-whacking device with surprisingly humble beginnings. When was this gadget invented?
