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Guerrilla Gardeners

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In some parts of the UK it's illegal to alter public spaces, but that's not stopping a growing band of guerrilla gardeners. These individuals are planting flowers, bushes and shrubs to help beautify local landscapes.

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G Word: Explore the Life Cycle of Bananas (2:03)

On Planet Green's "G Word," go bananas with Stephen Brooks as he explores the life cycle of the banana in Costa Rica.

G Word: Origin and Growth Cycle of Pineapples (0:49)

On Planet Green's "G Word," correspondent Stephen Brooks details the origin and growth cycle of the pineapple.

Japanese Rose Show (1:10)

Where can you stop and smell more than a million roses? Visit the 10th International Rose and Gardening Show in Japan.Japan has a long tradition of flower arrangement or ikebana (pronounced "ee-keh-bah-nah"). Video courtesy of Reuters.

G Word: Organic Asparagus Garden (1:20)

On Planet Green's "G Word," organic cooking expert Gregory Schaefer visits an organic garden and learns all about white and green asparagus.

Huge Vegetables in China (1:58)

Watch this Reuters video about huge vegetables in a Chinese nursery. In southern China's Jiangsu Province, the Modern Agricultural Garden has 250 kinds of fruits and vegetables, one of which is a giant pumpkin weighing more than 250 lbs.

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Deconstructed: Bread Toaster (3:02)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," take a look inside a bread toaster. Learn how the grid heats up and the lever spring prevents the toast from flying across the room.

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"The Terminator," presents a grim vision of a future devastated by nuclear war. Weary of a possible real life threat, many have built bomb shelters underneath their houses. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Sci-Fi Saved My Life."

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Learn how a propane grill and all its components work on The Science Channel's "Deconstructed."

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If you want to be precise with your weight, the digital scale might be for you. In this clip from The Science Channel's "Deconstructed", we learn how this heavyweight technology works.

Deconstructed: Mechanical Scales (2:43)

You can't hide the truth from the bathroom scale. In this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel, learn the technology behind the mechanical scale.

Deconstructed: How Toilets Work (3:01)

Learn about the flushing mechanism of a toilet in this clip from "Deconstructed" on The Science Channel.

What the Ancients Knew: Spinning Wheel (1:11)

The ancient Indians used the spinning wheel to create soft and beautiful garments. See how the wheel originated in this clip on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

In a Split Second: Preventing Accidents in the Home (29:30)

Every five seconds there is a serious accident in the home. Aimed at lowering that statistic, this program demonstrates to parents and other caregivers how they can take precautions to prevent common accidents.

How It's Made: Chain Saw (3:21)

Chain saws are pretty useful and easy to build -- you can even make one at home. Learn how to make a chain saw from scratch in this video.