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Speed Freaks: Meet Scott Crossfield

Discovery Turbo's "Speed Freaks" meets Scott Crossfield, a legend in the realm of high speed flight.


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Build It Bigger: FEMA (2:25)

Build It Bigger host Danny Forster tours a standard 300 ft. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) trailer, issued to residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Junkyard Wars: Cool Cars (55:59)

Each episode of "Junkyard Wars" takes place in a huge, specially constructed junkyard, where two teams of engineers and mechanics get 10 hours to build machines scrounged from junk. In this episode, the teams build drag racers and all-terrain... More »

How C-130s Are Built (5:07)

The C-130 is one of the largest and most powerful cargo planes in the world. Find out how such a mammoth aircraft works in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Helicopters Work (1:11)

Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.

Israeli Flying Car (1:13)

Watch this video about flying cars on HowStuffWorks. Rafi Yoeli, President & CEO of Urban Aeronautics, says the flying cars are the first to be designed and used in densely-populated areas and for emergency evacuations. He says the flying cars will... More »

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1949: World's Largest Commercial Airliner (1:04)

The world's first commercial airliner was unveiled in 1949.

1949: A New Tacoma Bridge (1:08)

Take a look at the Tacoma Bridge, which was newly-built in 1949.

1949: An Unsinkable Ship (0:48)

In 1949 the US built this ship, which was billed as unsinkable.

1949: Aviation in the News (0:56)

Learn more about the state of aviation in this news segment from 1949.

1949: Explosions and Fire Rip Holland Tunnel (1:38)

Take a look at this footage of the 1949 Holland tunnel explosion.

Beyond Tomorrow: Power Assist Suit (5:58)

See a new invention that could provide near superhuman strength by increasing muscle power.

How It's Made: Shock Absorber (5:03)

In this clip from "How It's Made" on The Science Channel, watch how the often unnoticed shock absorber is made.

Understanding Robots: Alice the Humanlike Robot (21:08)

Robots don't rule the world -- yet -- but no one speaks human like Alice Bot. Find out why she was named the most human computer on Earth. In addition, learn more about a new mechanical exoskeleton that could allow ordinary people to do superhuman... More »

Power Builders: Leaders and Cities (55:31)

In this segment, trace the development of the world’s great cities, and consider the many factors that influence the rise of cities and civilizations around the world.

Discover Magazine: Engineering Secrets (21:26)

For 1,500 years the dome of Hagia Sophia has soared above the skyline of Istanbul, Turkey. In this video, examine the engineering brilliance of the church that withstood a destructive earthquake.