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It's been sweetening America for almost 40 years! Now, find out the truth behind how SWEET N LOW actually got its name! And why do we yell SHOTGUN when getting into a car with friends? Then, is it really bad luck to open an umbrella in the house? And, learn the salty truth on how the POTATO CHIP was invented out of ANGER!

Learn the secrets behind thermos' amazing technology! And they were the sweet candy pellets we loved as a kid, but did you know that Pez was created to help people stop smoking? And find out how a steamboat inspired Samuel Langhorne Clemens to change his name to Mark Twain!

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

The question often rises is the cost of space exploration really worth it? Could the money be better spent elsewhere. If so one space program would have to remain. The planetary defence program, to locate identify and deflect a wayward asteroid from hitting Earth and destroying our civilzation because at last count there were 15,000 possible dangerous candidates close to Earth.

For an instrument first developed as recently as the 17th century, the telescope has travelled a long way. The latest version of the once-humble telescope will be going a lot farther - carrying us ever closer to the first light that ever bathed the Universe in which we live.

Zenith - Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.

The Monty Hall Problem shows switching choices boosts winning odds. The Birthday Problem reveals how just 23 people can have a 50% chance of shared birthdays due to multiple pairings. Gambler's Ruin proves that in a fair game, the smaller bankroll loses over time. The Infinite Hotel Paradox explores the strange logic of infinity. The Locker Riddle uses factorization to reveal why only lockers with

Carrion flowers like rafflesia arnoldii are rare, large, and foul-smelling, attracting flies for pollination. Aposematism uses bright colors to warn predators of toxicity, with some species mimicking these signals. Female cuckoos mimic predator calls to sneak eggs into host nests. Pheromones are chemical signals used for mating, tracking, or alarms. Deimatic behavior startles predators with sudden

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.

RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ - experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.

The Waiting is the hardest part. The anticipation of the next face shot, of an uncut heli run, and of an approaching storm is enough to drive this group of skiers to devote their entire lives to the pursuit of a sport and a lifestyle.

World Wave Sailing Champion's explore the beauty and mystique of Maui, as they prepare for the "Aloha Classic," the final stop on the World Wavesailing Tour.

Trolling coho at Calvert Island and on a big Chinook Salmon quest Southbound around Cape Caution and Port Hardy!

The survivalist goes camping under the stars. Last in series.

The survival expert swims around the Great Barrier Reef.

Dali the emperor tamarin is mysteriously going bald—on his back! Keepers suspect two mischievous monkey roommates. Meanwhile, Kristina attempts an eye ultrasound on dolphin Ulysses, needing patience and precision. And it's party time for Garoe the chimp, who celebrates his first birthday with a swinging cake surprise!

Gasp at animal power, gawp at childhood innocence, this is the true story of children who live as friends with wild animals.

The island of the god Helios -the Greek island of Rhodes.

Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town.

Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town.

Believe it or not, many scuba divers want to see great whites up close, and photographers want dramatic shots. But how do you get the sharks to where you want them? For decades, it's been done by baiting, or "chumming" - attracting sharks with food. This practice is being questioned and banned in many countries because of a dramatic increase in shark attacks.

Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.

How is life on the city's roofs? This series scales new heights, exploring apartment buildings, towers and monuments to discover a world full of unsuspected treasures : our rooftops. By day and night, the population changes on these heights. There are people who work here, people who live here, and others who come here to relax. The world's rooftops are a continual hive of activity.

Jonathan travels to Iceland to investigate a giant crack in the ground filled with frigid runoff from melting glaciers. It's rumored to be the clearest water in the world. But to find out, Jonathan has to brave some very cold water. Next, he heads down to sunny Florida, not to dive a coral reef or a spectacular shipwreck, but to dive in shallow, murky water under a busy bridge. This secret spot is

Rubber was first used by South American tribes for waterproofing and bouncing balls. Westerners struggled with melting rubber until Charles Goodyear discovered vulcanization, making rubber durable. This sparked the rubber boom, enriching cities like Manaus. Britain broke Brazil's monopoly by smuggling seeds. Later, synthetic rubber and Kevlar were developed—Kevlar is so tough it can stop bullets.

Canned food began with Napoleon's contest to preserve food, won by Appert's boiled, sealed bottles. The British later developed metal cans, though early ones exploded or caused illness. Can openers came 30 years later. Pasteur's germ theory explained spoilage. Pressure-cooking improved taste, and now, 'raddaperization'—zapping food—is the future. Canning evolved from battlefield necessity to high-

It's one of the world's most famous train stations - Grand Central Terminal. We'll take you on a trip to reveal its many fascinating secrets! And if they are cleaned without water, how do clothes get spotless when they are dry cleaned?

It's cheesy and and eaten all over the world! You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINO'S PIZZA . And we all know how going to a circus wouldn't be complete without fluffy sweet COTTON CANDY! We'll explain how this feathery goodness SPUN to life! And all the spy action heroes use them, but where did the term GADGET really come from?

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Stars are a bit like human beings. They can be warm or cold, they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes... and, let's face it, they can be dim or bright. And recent discoveries suggest that the number of stars in our galaxy alone, the Milky Way, may exceed 200 billion. Just what are these citizens of the night sky?

Perhaps that American politician was right. There are indeed things we know we don't know. For instance, cosmologically speaking, we know we don't know much - and certainly not nearly enough - about two of the enduring mysteries of the Universe. Dark Matter and Dark Energy, it's little wonder that scientists are devoting so much grey matter and energy of their own to finding out as much as they ca

Zenith - Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.

Saccadic eye masking helps the brain blur fast eye movements for clear vision. Plants move in response to stimuli for survival and reproduction. Language shapes how we perceive color—some cultures lack words for certain hues. Color blindness stems from faulty retinal cells and can be genetic or acquired. Perspective illusion uses geometry to create depth in art, a technique refined during the Rena

The Body Transfer Illusion tricks the brain into feeling ownership of a fake body part, like in the rubber hand experiment. The Autokinetic Effect makes stationary lights seem to move in darkness. The Moon Illusion causes the moon to appear larger near the horizon due to visual references. Geometric illusions distort shapes and lines through clever design. Stereoscopy lets us perceive depth by mer

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.

RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ - experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.

Tanner Hall is today's most influential skier. He has won every contest, he knows every trick and there is seemingly nothing he cannot do. An idol for some, a nemesis for others, Hall is no stranger to controversy.

International kayakers travel the whitewater of Norway and show us the natural beauty that Norway has to offer.

Trolling monster Chinook Salmon with Big Jim Henschke outside Port Hardy, BC!

In this episode we explore Las Vegas' lesser known past. We visit the National Atomic Testing museum to learn about how the desert outside of Vegas was used for testing America's secret nuclear weapons. We also visit the Mormon Fort, the first permanent non-native settlement in the area, as well as the Neon Museum.

It's island living in the Keys on this episode of TTH. We learn about the islands treasure hunting history at the Mel Fisher Museum. Then we'll explore Fort Jefferson, an isolated fort in the Gulf of Mexico that defended the islands. American literature enthusiasts will enjoy a look at Ernest Hemingway's Key West home, where some of his most famous works were penned.

Weather is universal and it's also Extra Terrestrial. Learn about space weather and how it can impact us on earth. Supercells are unique storms that scientists have learnt to measure into three types. Under the earth's crust, nature is extremely energetic, and we see this through the Volcano which acts as our eye into the forces beneath our feet. Learn about the purple buzzing glow called St Elmo'

Chasing big Chinook Salmon just outside Rivers Inlet, BC from Duncanby Lodge!

Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.

Whether you refer to Udaipur as the City of Lakes or the City of Dawn, you are sure to agree that romance and beauty fill the air. While traveling by boat, we visit the many palaces and temples on the shore. We also tour the majestic City Palace and the Garden of the Maids of Honor. In Jaipur, we tour the Pink City, paying close attention to such architectural treasures as the Palace of Winds (Haw

Caves have held a special place in human development. The Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves in these two UNESCO sites contain some of the most beautiful carvings and paintings found in Asia. This episode explores the history and relationship between these religions.

Gold, ivory and slaves drove the economy of the East coast of Africa 500 years ago. Join us as we explore the Portuguese and Arab roles in these horrific trade schemes. We'll also investigate the pristine waters off the coast of the nearby National Park where our host dons a snorkel mask and comes face-to-face with the creatures of the coral reef.

Few people know that Gandhi got his political activist start in South Africa. This is a city where Asia meets Africa and is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Here Journeys encounters people of European, Far Eastern and Indian descent as well as the local Zulus.

Pro mountain bikers take to the rocky mountain terrain of Mexico's Copper Canyon for the ride of their life.

This episode of Nomads provides a sneak peek at life as a professional wakeboarder, what the sport is, and the east coast world of wakeboarding.

Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.

As scientists and astronomers peer closer at nearby stars with ever more fidelity they are discovering planets.

The night sky is a time machine. The further we look out into the universe the further back in time we reach. What we see in the night sky is only a small percentage of the contents of the Universe, most is dark matter and dark energy we know it exists; however its nature eludes us for the moment.

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Take a trip to the Jersey Shore and learn how one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game of MONOPOLY. And how did a donkey and an elephant become associated with politics? Plus, what's the difference between TOP GRAIN LEATHER and FULL GRAIN LEATHER?

If you have ever gone to a hockey game, or gone ice-skating, there is ONE revolutionary machine that helps keep the fun and action going! And that's all thanks to the ZAMBONI® ICE RESURFACING MACHINE. You'll learn how and why it was invented! And ever notice some pistachio nuts are RED in color? We'll throw up the RED FLAG and explain why the color is simply a COVER UP!

Water: H2O Stories is a 3x52 series revisiting the story of water on planet Earth and its disrupted course over time which has led to the 21st century biggest challenge.

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Journey inside Dust Storms to see how they are formed and the hazards and effects they cause. A glimpse into the science of Clouds and how they fit into the weather cycle of the planet. The power of Lightening is more than visual, it is noise, electricity and it even helps plants to grow. Did you know that Rain droplets have different shapes and temperatures, it's maybe more interesting than you t

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Paper wasn't always easy to make or use. Early writing appeared on cave walls, bamboo, and papyrus. True paper was credited to Cai Lun in 105 AD. It was once expensive, but after the Black Death, cloth scraps made it cheaper. Pens evolved too—from messy feathers to the ballpoint. Today, paper contributes heavily to pollution—about 10% of greenhouse gases. The future? E-paper: the digital alternati

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Species that can destroy food supplies underwater include the lionfish, giant Nile Perch, Asian Carp, blue green algae, Red Tide algal bloom and jellyfish.