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Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has been fixated on predictions of the end times and their own demise.

All over the world stand ancient structures so massive, precise, and baffling that they seem impossible for not just their time, but ours as well; from colossal walls and giant stone tombs to temples carved from solid rock, how did ancient civilizations achieve feats of engineering that still defy modern understanding?

When a general's emissary is sent to the 4077th to check it out, rumors about the visitor's real purpose run rampant.

Hawkeye's letter begs Truman to stop the war.

Mikey goes on a treasure hunt; Andrew and Graeme must fly with the boss Joe McBryan.

Buffalo's campaign to air-lift 100,000 pounds of goods; Justin helps a Mountie; a 3D ultrasound.

Gold, the shiny precious metal that has been cherished through all recorded time, is vital to the modern world; if gold was suddenly stripped away, the technological and cultural world would be left reeling.

Mikey goes on a treasure hunt; Andrew and Graeme must fly with the boss Joe McBryan.

Buffalo's campaign to air-lift 100,000 pounds of goods; Justin helps a Mountie; a 3D ultrasound.

We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes; from a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane.

From the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup power. Or a mousetrap so deadly, you need a permit to own one. How about a submarine car straight out of a Bond movie? Whether brilliant or baffling, these devices push the limits of what you thought possible.

Imagining free-falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale; these are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.

Beards as cause of death; a lawnmower killing a spectator at a football game; discussing some unusual causes of death.

History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A miracle snake oil that cures all? A piece of the Brooklyn Bridge for sale? A marathon-winner who crosses the finish line without hardly breaking a sweat? These are the stories of some of history's most spectacular cons, each deception more unbelievable than the last.

A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some of history's most curious crimes.

We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes; from a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane.

From the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup power. Or a mousetrap so deadly, you need a permit to own one. How about a submarine car straight out of a Bond movie? Whether brilliant or baffling, these devices push the limits of what you thought possible.

Imagining free-falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale; these are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.

Beards as cause of death; a lawnmower killing a spectator at a football game; discussing some unusual causes of death.

History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A miracle snake oil that cures all? A piece of the Brooklyn Bridge for sale? A marathon-winner who crosses the finish line without hardly breaking a sweat? These are the stories of some of history's most spectacular cons, each deception more unbelievable than the last.

A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some of history's most curious crimes.

We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes; from a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane.

From the kitchen to the battlefield, some machines are just too strange to believe. Like an appliance that runs on pup power. Or a mousetrap so deadly, you need a permit to own one. How about a submarine car straight out of a Bond movie? Whether brilliant or baffling, these devices push the limits of what you thought possible.

Imagining free-falling 30,000 feet without a parachute, or being buried alive and living to tell the tale; these are improbable yet true-life tales of surviving the most extraordinary conditions.

Beards as cause of death; a lawnmower killing a spectator at a football game; discussing some unusual causes of death.

History is full of miracle cures, far-fetched products, and astonishing feats, but not all of them are legitimate. A miracle snake oil that cures all? A piece of the Brooklyn Bridge for sale? A marathon-winner who crosses the finish line without hardly breaking a sweat? These are the stories of some of history's most spectacular cons, each deception more unbelievable than the last.

A robber successfully snatching Einstein's brain; a thief who makes out with hundreds of dollars all while dressed as Santa Claus; these are some of history's most curious crimes.

On a California dream pick, the competitive pinball-wizard Wolfe brothers meet coin-op king Dirk at his giant poultry barn turned private arcade.

Mike overhauls a 1955 Belair Wagon in hopes of turning a quick profit, while Avery embarks on an ambitious restoration of a rare 1956 Ford C.O.E.; Mike's betting streak continues.

Fantasies turn to nightmares when Connor enlists Rust Bros on a personal build; Avery goes over budget on his dream truck; James tackles a project from his past.

Ted, Justin and Brandon race against the clock to extract a highly valuable art deco bar from a historic watering hole, but its sheer size and weight pose unexpected challenges.

Mike overhauls a 1955 Belair Wagon in hopes of turning a quick profit, while Avery embarks on an ambitious restoration of a rare 1956 Ford C.O.E.; Mike's betting streak continues.

Fantasies turn to nightmares when Connor enlists Rust Bros on a personal build; Avery goes over budget on his dream truck; James tackles a project from his past.

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb?; from dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled people to death, to toxic hair implants and tanning pills that left them glowing orange.

Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe; catches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg; are there any rich Viking hoards still waiting to be found? And if so, where are they?

Behind official policy often stand unofficial actors. Discover the audacious operations of Red Cell, the covert Navy SEAL team that staged attacks on U.S. bases to expose deadly weaknesses; "The Shop," the CIA's clandestine cadre of expert thieves and lock pickers who stole secrets worldwide; and the Alamo Scouts, the elite World War II special forces whose exploits remained a hidden chapter of hi

Some of Earth's most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief - from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage. Proof that the strangest legends sometimes walk, swim, or fly among us.

The Viking's fearless ability to launch devastating raids across vast distances make him an elite force from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century; armed with axe and sword, he uses both strength and strategy to dominate his enemies.

From a hidden cache of bones, to an ancient tomb shrouded in mystery and even a rare sports car dug up in a backyard; these eerie revelations prove that some secrets refuse to stay buried.

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb?; from dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled people to death, to toxic hair implants and tanning pills that left them glowing orange.

Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe; catches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg; are there any rich Viking hoards still waiting to be found? And if so, where are they?

The Viking's fearless ability to launch devastating raids across vast distances make him an elite force from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century; armed with axe and sword, he uses both strength and strategy to dominate his enemies.

Some of Earth's most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief - from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage. Proof that the strangest legends sometimes walk, swim, or fly among us.

A Delta Force operator deploys unparalleled skill in counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and covert operations; his ability to neutralize high-level threats makes the Delta Force operator a critical force in combating global terrorism.

After seeing ancient structures in the Portuguese Azores islands that mirror others found on Oak Island, the team begins a massive dig in the Money Pit area where they have detected evidence of buried treasure.

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb?; from dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled people to death, to toxic hair implants and tanning pills that left them glowing orange.

A Delta Force operator deploys unparalleled skill in counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and covert operations; his ability to neutralize high-level threats makes the Delta Force operator a critical force in combating global terrorism.