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Dinosaurs have fascinated scientists for nearly two centuries, and in all that time, we have yet to answer even the most basic questions about how these animals lived, how they died and what became of them; from an extinction event whose cause scientists actively debate, to ancient dragon legends some researchers trace directly to fossil discoveries, to genetic technologies now being used to bring

Sacred waters with remarkable healing powers; ancient mystics who lived for hundreds of years; a scientific breakthrough may provide the answers to eternal life.

A look at how some people live through the impossible such as plane crashes, freezing temperatures, or performing superhuman feats while in danger; remarkable tales of human survival force others to reconsider what is known about the will to live.

Experts question whether the moon is just a rock floating in space, or whether it holds profound secrets and perhaps even possesses incredible powers.

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

Learn about the wonderful world of Coin Collecting with your host Mike Mezack and get the opportunity to build your own collection with the best coin deals on TV!

Steve Jobs starts a personal computer company in his parents' garage on his way to bringing computers mainstream; when he commissions the help of a software design company run by Bill Gates, it's the beginning of one of the biggest rivalries.

A database software engineer is inspired to create a bigger, family-friendly video store, Blockbuster; an opening appears for two software executives in California to take on the media giant with their online subscription service, Netflix.

Founding fathers of the biggest retail stores in the world battle to be the first to innovate, build, and revolutionize the industry; one of the top businessmen of the 20th century, Sam Walton, will construct the world's largest retail empire.

James Gamble and Harley Procter invent a revolutionary new soap that revolutionizes America and opens up a market to entrepreneurs in the late 1800s, when Americans rarely bathed and deadly diseases were commonplace.

The evolution of America's most beloved sports of baseball, basketball and football are made possible by the innovations of sporting goods pioneers named Spalding, Wilson, and the Rawlings brothers.

From chocolate eaten out of the gutter, to a single cup of ice cream shared by the entire neighborhood, to breakfast cereal that produced colorful consequences, yesterday's culinary delights weren't always as wholesome as they seemed. These are the curious food trends, questionable treats, and kitchen experiments that once captured America's appetite all without raising an eyebrow.

Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters; the past is packed with travel tales and the misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.

Remember when "everybody's doing it" was the reason enough to dive in headfirst?; from gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, revealing the crazes that are sweeping the nation; these obsessions are risky and impossible to resist; it is a trip back to the fads that push the limits and make hazardous history must-see mayhem.

There was a time when any and all cures could be sold to the public indiscriminately; diving into a world where animal skin can replace your own, where doctors give coffee enemas and a world of heroin-laced cough syrup.

Uncovering the downright dangerous gigs of the past, from mercury-poisoned hatmakers to kids crawling through chimneys and projectionists fleeing fiery blazes.

The everyday products that are way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye; what were the most ill-advised and risky household products?

From personal jetpacks that promised to send us sky-high, to electrified exercise machines that shocked us into shape, to firefighting hand grenades hurled straight into the flames, yesterday's boldest inventions were packed with promise - and risks nobody saw coming. These are the ambitious ideas, futuristic gadgets, and engineering marvels that aimed to revolutionize everyday life, but sometimes

The modern concept of extreme sports is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the lack of rules made them truly extreme; from bone-crushing football and deadly baseball games to wild events like auto polo.

Remember when the path to good hygiene was anything but clean? From splinter-filled toilet paper and barbers who doubled as surgeons, to communal drinking cups shared by everyone in town and ear candles burning too close for comfort, yesterday's sanitation solutions often blurred the line between health and hazard. These are the everyday habits, grooming rituals, and routine remedies that promised

Remember when growing up in the '70s meant embracing the risk as much as the fun? From launching our bikes off homemade ramps and braving amusement park rides held together by only thrills and scarce safety regulations, to streaking naked through the streets and falling asleep on flammable waterbeds, it was an era when freedom often outran caution, and danger was simply part of the experience. It'

A pair of garage tinkerers, a copier company's secret lab, and a college-dropout programmer spark a decades-long battle for the future of computing - shrinking the computer from a room-sized machine to the device billions carry every day.

Remember when hitting the road promised freedom, adventure... and a few risky surprises? From marathon cross-country races that pushed drivers to the limit, to flaming roadside smudge pots that lined the way after dark, to endless stretches of highway that lulled motorists into dangerous trances, America's love affair with the open road was full of unexpected twists and turns. These are the engine

Remember when growing up in the '70s meant embracing the risk as much as the fun? From launching our bikes off homemade ramps and braving amusement park rides held together by only thrills and scarce safety regulations, to streaking naked through the streets and falling asleep on flammable waterbeds, it was an era when freedom often outran caution, and danger was simply part of the experience. It'