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Independent distilleries craft homemade spirits in some local restaurants.
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Distilleries
DistilleriesVideo Clip (4:02)
Video Clip (4:02)
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 (3:16)
Video Clip (3:16)
This Modern Marvels video highlights the Keck Telescope located at the Keck Observatory on top of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. This astronomical observatory houses one of the world's largest telescopes weighing in at 300 tons.
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Jet Engines
Jet EnginesVideo Clip (2:54)
Video Clip (2:54)
In this Modern Marvels video, the invention of the modern jet engine is discussed. Dr. Hans von Ohain and Sir Frank Whittle were the co-inventors of the jet engine. They didn't know each other and invented the jet engine at about the same time.
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Oil Drilling Ships
Oil Drilling ShipsVideo Clip (2:53)
Video Clip (2:53)
This Modern Marvels video looks at how Transocean's revolutionary oil drilling ship modernized deep sea oil exploration. The ship is from the Astano Shipyard in Spain and has a dual drilling system that saves 40% of the cost of drilling oil wells.
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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 truck was introduced by the Liebherr company in 1999, making it the largest dump truck in the world. The massive T282 can haul 400 tons of material and stands 24 feet tall! See how it works in this Modern Marvels video.
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Truck Drives Like a House
Truck Drives Like a HouseVideo Clip (2:29)
Video Clip (2:29)
Upon its introduction by the Liebherr company in 1999, the T-282 dump truck became the largest dump truck in the world. The massive T282 can haul 400 tons of material and weighs 465,000 pounds when empty!
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Heavy Lift Ships
Heavy Lift ShipsVideo Clip (2:38)
Video Clip (2:38)
Watch the heavy lift ship Dockwise Blue Marlin semi-self submerged to load and transport a large oil rig. This amazing heavy lift ship is used by shipping companies, oil drillers and the U.S. Navy. It is 737 feet long and 206 feet wide.
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Shipping Cranes
Shipping CranesVideo Clip (2:54)
Video Clip (2:54)
A brief look at Gantry Cranes, and other giant shipping cranes
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The L2350
The L2350Video Clip (2:53)
Video Clip (2:53)
A brief look at the LeTourneau L-2350, the biggest front end loader in the world
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Big Boy 4000
Big Boy 4000Video Clip (2:44)
Video Clip (2:44)
The Big Boy 4000 is one of the world's largest steam locomotives. This Modern Marvels video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Chain Trenchers
Chain TrenchersVideo Clip (3:04)
Video Clip (3:04)
Have rock will travel for the Astec Underground chain trencher in this Modern Marvels video. It travels all over the world and looks like a giant chain saw. It moves through virtually any rock at 1 mile per hour.
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Blast Furnace
Blast FurnaceVideo Clip (2:45)
Video Clip (2:45)
A quick look at the Number 7 Blast Furnace
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Gyratory Rock Crusher
Gyratory Rock CrusherVideo Clip (2:52)
Video Clip (2:52)
The Superior gyratory rock crusher is highlighted in this Modern Marvels video. It is located at a quarry in Virginia and is so large it has to be housed in a 10 story structure. This rock crusher weighs 264,000 pounds.
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Front Shovel Excavator
Front Shovel ExcavatorVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
The world's largest front shovel excavator, made by Terex Corporation, is shown in action in this Modern Marvels video. It is one of a kind and can fill a truck with 240 ton capacity in 3 passes in 29 seconds.
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Transfer Press
Transfer PressVideo Clip (3:01)
Video Clip (3:01)
A quick look at the Dearborn Stamping Plant, and how they make the doors for Ford F-150 Trucks
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Massive Floating Hotel Sets Sail
Massive Floating Hotel Sets SailVideo Clip (3:30)
Video Clip (3:30)
The Royal Caribbean's "Voyager of the Sea" stands as tall as a 20-story building. In a Modern Marvels video, learn that its job is to shuttle sun-seeking tourists around the Caribbean on weeklong excursions and is 30% larger than any cruise ship.
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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? Watch this Modern Marvels video and see this beast of a machine in action!
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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)
Although there isn't yet a perfect way of producing electricity, many scientists believe that inexhaustible energy might one day come from thermonuclear fusion, which powers the sun. Discover how it works in this Modern Marvels video.
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Farms Harvest Wind For Energy
Farms Harvest Wind For EnergyVideo Clip (4:28)
Video Clip (4:28)
Just west of Palm Springs California stands one of the most productive farms in the country, a wind farm with its machines being some of the biggest in the world. Discover how they work in this Modern Marvels video.
