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At the dawn of the 20th Century, immigrant entrepreneur Carl Laemmle looks to cash in on America's growing fascination with moving pictures; but as he starts to build an industry, he comes up against a powerful cartel headed by Thomas Edison.

Edison's stranglehold on the moving picture industry forces Laemmle and his band of renegade filmmakers to flee to Cuba, but not before he signs a promising young actress named Mary Pickford.

To outdo his rivals, Laemmle builds a massive film factory in Hollywood called Universal City.

As Hollywood goes from a dusty farm town to a bustling metropolis, the balance of power shifts in favor of the stars; titans like Paramount's Zukor are now forced to pay huge contracts to top actors to keep them happy.

By 1925, Zukor's Paramount Pictures, Laemmle's Universal Pictures, and Mayer's MGM are some of the most profitable businesses in the country.

The Warners' film "The Jazz Singer" proves to the world that "talkies" are here to stay.

At the dawn of the 20th Century, immigrant entrepreneur Carl Laemmle looks to cash in on America's growing fascination with moving pictures; but as he starts to build an industry, he comes up against a powerful cartel headed by Thomas Edison.

Edison's stranglehold on the moving picture industry forces Laemmle and his band of renegade filmmakers to flee to Cuba, but not before he signs a promising young actress named Mary Pickford.

To outdo his rivals, Laemmle builds a massive film factory in Hollywood called Universal City.

As Hollywood goes from a dusty farm town to a bustling metropolis, the balance of power shifts in favor of the stars; titans like Paramount's Zukor are now forced to pay huge contracts to top actors to keep them happy.

By 1925, Zukor's Paramount Pictures, Laemmle's Universal Pictures, and Mayer's MGM are some of the most profitable businesses in the country.

The Warners' film "The Jazz Singer" proves to the world that "talkies" are here to stay.

At the dawn of the 20th Century, immigrant entrepreneur Carl Laemmle looks to cash in on America's growing fascination with moving pictures; but as he starts to build an industry, he comes up against a powerful cartel headed by Thomas Edison.

Edison's stranglehold on the moving picture industry forces Laemmle and his band of renegade filmmakers to flee to Cuba, but not before he signs a promising young actress named Mary Pickford.

To outdo his rivals, Laemmle builds a massive film factory in Hollywood called Universal City.

As Hollywood goes from a dusty farm town to a bustling metropolis, the balance of power shifts in favor of the stars; titans like Paramount's Zukor are now forced to pay huge contracts to top actors to keep them happy.

By 1925, Zukor's Paramount Pictures, Laemmle's Universal Pictures, and Mayer's MGM are some of the most profitable businesses in the country.

The Warners' film "The Jazz Singer" proves to the world that "talkies" are here to stay.

Jan Lewan is the polka sensation from Pennsylvania who fleeced millions of investors with his classic Ponzi scheme; his name shot to fame when Netflix produced the movie "Polka King" with actor Jack Black playing Jan Lewan.

A naval officer with a penchant for crosswords attempts stop the Japanese onslaught and turn the War in the Pacific in America's favor following the horror of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The desperate bid to break the complex coded messages of the Zodiac, America's most mysterious serial killer.

Discussing Roman Polanski's sex offence charges, the Srebrenica Muslim massacre, the Ronnie Biggs story, the Rachel Nickell murder, and Russell Crowe assault charges.

Discussing King Richard III's alleged murder of his two nephews, September 11th, the U-2 spy plane capture by the Soviets, Lester Pigott, the jockey convicted of massive tax fraud, and cricket player and coach Bob Woolmer's death.

The minions are ordered to steal the gold from Fort Knox.

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker from Florida who found himself on the Secret Service's most wanted list; he made millions falsifying home ownership and mortgage documents for five times the properties' actual worth.

Jan Lewan is the polka sensation from Pennsylvania who fleeced millions of investors with his classic Ponzi scheme; his name shot to fame when Netflix produced the movie "Polka King" with actor Jack Black playing Jan Lewan.

A naval officer with a penchant for crosswords attempts stop the Japanese onslaught and turn the War in the Pacific in America's favor following the horror of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The desperate bid to break the complex coded messages of the Zodiac, America's most mysterious serial killer.

Discussing Roman Polanski's sex offence charges, the Srebrenica Muslim massacre, the Ronnie Biggs story, the Rachel Nickell murder, and Russell Crowe assault charges.

Discussing King Richard III's alleged murder of his two nephews, September 11th, the U-2 spy plane capture by the Soviets, Lester Pigott, the jockey convicted of massive tax fraud, and cricket player and coach Bob Woolmer's death.

The minions are ordered to steal the gold from Fort Knox.

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker from Florida who found himself on the Secret Service's most wanted list; he made millions falsifying home ownership and mortgage documents for five times the properties' actual worth.

Jan Lewan is the polka sensation from Pennsylvania who fleeced millions of investors with his classic Ponzi scheme; his name shot to fame when Netflix produced the movie "Polka King" with actor Jack Black playing Jan Lewan.

A naval officer with a penchant for crosswords attempts stop the Japanese onslaught and turn the War in the Pacific in America's favor following the horror of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The desperate bid to break the complex coded messages of the Zodiac, America's most mysterious serial killer.

Discussing Roman Polanski's sex offence charges, the Srebrenica Muslim massacre, the Ronnie Biggs story, the Rachel Nickell murder, and Russell Crowe assault charges.

Discussing King Richard III's alleged murder of his two nephews, September 11th, the U-2 spy plane capture by the Soviets, Lester Pigott, the jockey convicted of massive tax fraud, and cricket player and coach Bob Woolmer's death.

The minions are ordered to steal the gold from Fort Knox.

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker from Florida who found himself on the Secret Service's most wanted list; he made millions falsifying home ownership and mortgage documents for five times the properties' actual worth.

Jan Lewan is the polka sensation from Pennsylvania who fleeced millions of investors with his classic Ponzi scheme; his name shot to fame when Netflix produced the movie "Polka King" with actor Jack Black playing Jan Lewan.

A naval officer with a penchant for crosswords attempts stop the Japanese onslaught and turn the War in the Pacific in America's favor following the horror of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The desperate bid to break the complex coded messages of the Zodiac, America's most mysterious serial killer.

Discussing Roman Polanski's sex offence charges, the Srebrenica Muslim massacre, the Ronnie Biggs story, the Rachel Nickell murder, and Russell Crowe assault charges.

Discussing King Richard III's alleged murder of his two nephews, September 11th, the U-2 spy plane capture by the Soviets, Lester Pigott, the jockey convicted of massive tax fraud, and cricket player and coach Bob Woolmer's death.

The minions are ordered to steal the gold from Fort Knox.

Matthew Cox is a former mortgage broker from Florida who found himself on the Secret Service's most wanted list; he made millions falsifying home ownership and mortgage documents for five times the properties' actual worth.

Poly goes up against an affluent and powerful team that they have never beaten; Devin tells his friends that his girlfriend's father disapproves of him because he is black.

With an embarrassing loss on their home turf the Poly's record stands at an unimpressive 2-2; parents and students question Coach Lara's decision to play his son at quarterback.

Despite winning the season opener, the practice session for the upcoming game is a disaster; during the St. Bonaventure game, frustrated fans turn against the team.

After losing to St. Bonaventure, Coach Lara warns the players that no position is guaranteed; Jeremiah struggles after switching his position to defensive end.

James sets out to discover what it's like to travel blind in the Big Apple, to see if someone like him can make it there.

James heads across the pond to discover what life for a blind traveler is like in a world capital like London; he dives into the nation's crown cuisine of Indian food and learns a new sport, created by and for the visually impaired.

James returns to his former home city of Los Angeles, where he reconnects with old friends working in accessibility in the entertainment industry, enjoys Korean BBQ, street food, and hits the beach for a little surfing.

After a surprise invite to visit the head of accessibility at Microsoft's headquarters in Seattle, James heads to Vancouver, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and self-proclaimed title of "most accessible city in the world.".

Peter Trego plays on a dust-bowl pitch in the Kenyan Savannah, where giraffe and zebra graze just beyond the boundary.

Athena links herself to a robot hand endowed with a delicate sense of touch and gets a sneak peak at unreleased consumer products which promise to optimize our brainwaves.

Discussing governments around the world outlawing a class of substances which have been used safely by humans for thousands of years.

Poly goes up against an affluent and powerful team that they have never beaten; Devin tells his friends that his girlfriend's father disapproves of him because he is black.

With an embarrassing loss on their home turf the Poly's record stands at an unimpressive 2-2; parents and students question Coach Lara's decision to play his son at quarterback.

Despite winning the season opener, the practice session for the upcoming game is a disaster; during the St. Bonaventure game, frustrated fans turn against the team.

After losing to St. Bonaventure, Coach Lara warns the players that no position is guaranteed; Jeremiah struggles after switching his position to defensive end.

James sets out to discover what it's like to travel blind in the Big Apple, to see if someone like him can make it there.

James heads across the pond to discover what life for a blind traveler is like in a world capital like London; he dives into the nation's crown cuisine of Indian food and learns a new sport, created by and for the visually impaired.

James returns to his former home city of Los Angeles, where he reconnects with old friends working in accessibility in the entertainment industry, enjoys Korean BBQ, street food, and hits the beach for a little surfing.

After a surprise invite to visit the head of accessibility at Microsoft's headquarters in Seattle, James heads to Vancouver, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and self-proclaimed title of "most accessible city in the world.".

Peter Trego plays on a dust-bowl pitch in the Kenyan Savannah, where giraffe and zebra graze just beyond the boundary.

Athena links herself to a robot hand endowed with a delicate sense of touch and gets a sneak peak at unreleased consumer products which promise to optimize our brainwaves.

Discussing governments around the world outlawing a class of substances which have been used safely by humans for thousands of years.

Poly goes up against an affluent and powerful team that they have never beaten; Devin tells his friends that his girlfriend's father disapproves of him because he is black.

With an embarrassing loss on their home turf the Poly's record stands at an unimpressive 2-2; parents and students question Coach Lara's decision to play his son at quarterback.

Despite winning the season opener, the practice session for the upcoming game is a disaster; during the St. Bonaventure game, frustrated fans turn against the team.

After losing to St. Bonaventure, Coach Lara warns the players that no position is guaranteed; Jeremiah struggles after switching his position to defensive end.

James sets out to discover what it's like to travel blind in the Big Apple, to see if someone like him can make it there.

James heads across the pond to discover what life for a blind traveler is like in a world capital like London; he dives into the nation's crown cuisine of Indian food and learns a new sport, created by and for the visually impaired.

James returns to his former home city of Los Angeles, where he reconnects with old friends working in accessibility in the entertainment industry, enjoys Korean BBQ, street food, and hits the beach for a little surfing.

After a surprise invite to visit the head of accessibility at Microsoft's headquarters in Seattle, James heads to Vancouver, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and self-proclaimed title of "most accessible city in the world.".

Peter Trego plays on a dust-bowl pitch in the Kenyan Savannah, where giraffe and zebra graze just beyond the boundary.

Athena links herself to a robot hand endowed with a delicate sense of touch and gets a sneak peak at unreleased consumer products which promise to optimize our brainwaves.

Discussing governments around the world outlawing a class of substances which have been used safely by humans for thousands of years.

Poly goes up against an affluent and powerful team that they have never beaten; Devin tells his friends that his girlfriend's father disapproves of him because he is black.

With an embarrassing loss on their home turf the Poly's record stands at an unimpressive 2-2; parents and students question Coach Lara's decision to play his son at quarterback.

Despite winning the season opener, the practice session for the upcoming game is a disaster; during the St. Bonaventure game, frustrated fans turn against the team.

After losing to St. Bonaventure, Coach Lara warns the players that no position is guaranteed; Jeremiah struggles after switching his position to defensive end.

James sets out to discover what it's like to travel blind in the Big Apple, to see if someone like him can make it there.

James heads across the pond to discover what life for a blind traveler is like in a world capital like London; he dives into the nation's crown cuisine of Indian food and learns a new sport, created by and for the visually impaired.

James returns to his former home city of Los Angeles, where he reconnects with old friends working in accessibility in the entertainment industry, enjoys Korean BBQ, street food, and hits the beach for a little surfing.

After a surprise invite to visit the head of accessibility at Microsoft's headquarters in Seattle, James heads to Vancouver, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and self-proclaimed title of "most accessible city in the world.".

Peter Trego plays on a dust-bowl pitch in the Kenyan Savannah, where giraffe and zebra graze just beyond the boundary.

Athena links herself to a robot hand endowed with a delicate sense of touch and gets a sneak peak at unreleased consumer products which promise to optimize our brainwaves.

Discussing governments around the world outlawing a class of substances which have been used safely by humans for thousands of years.

Pavlov's investigations into dog digestion lead to phone addiction; a failed quest to find a safer refrigerant creates Teflon; a damaged delivery crate is instrumental in the invention of dynamite.

The failed experiment and the world's greatest crime-fighting tool; a clumsily dressed cut leads to the invention of plastics; how chance conversation and sausage poison changed the face of Hollywood.

Clumsy gesticulation throws a sample onto a stove, accidentally inventing vulcanized rubber; grabbing the wrong resistor leads to the pacemaker.

Fumes from a broken thermometer cause the invention of photography; Radar parts and a melting snack bar lead to the microwave.

A dirty laboratory and a vacation lead to the discovery of the first real weapon against bacteria: penicillin; a scientist's determination to test the wrong solution makes Kevlar.

A Swiss chemist's attempt to make a lung drug results in LSD; the son of enslaved parents tries to reverse the fortunes of sharecroppers and inadvertently gives rise to PB&J.

Pavlov's investigations into dog digestion lead to phone addiction; a failed quest to find a safer refrigerant creates Teflon; a damaged delivery crate is instrumental in the invention of dynamite.

The failed experiment and the world's greatest crime-fighting tool; a clumsily dressed cut leads to the invention of plastics; how chance conversation and sausage poison changed the face of Hollywood.

Clumsy gesticulation throws a sample onto a stove, accidentally inventing vulcanized rubber; grabbing the wrong resistor leads to the pacemaker.