Japan Tsunami: Running For Your Life
Robert A. Heinlein, a Navy veteran and writer, created a science fiction world that mixed politics and military values.
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Frozen Planet: Killer Whales "Wave Wash" Seal
A pod of orcas, or killer whales, cooperate to wash a Weddell seal off an ice floe. This sequence, filmed for Frozen Planet, marks the first complete filming of killer whale "wave washing" behavior.
Bering Sea Gold: Zeke Drops A Bombshell
Seemingly out of nowhere, Zeke accuses the Sluicey crew of making back-handed deals.
What is the future of the penny?
U.S. pennies have been around for centuries, but their days may be numbered. In this episode, Ben Bowlin looks at the arguments for and against the penny. Tune in to learn more about the future of currency.
MythBusters: Flock Formation Aftershow
Was this myth TERRIFYING? Did Grant get sick? Why test the conga line formation? Will commercial planes ever fly in a V? Kari, Grant and Tory answer these questions and more.
Frozen Planet: Weddell Seals Battle for Air
Watch as these Weddell seals battle it out for their rightful territory and ownership of the surrounding air holes.
Frozen Planet: Awkward Sea Lion Chases Penguin
A group of Gentoo penguins needs to go fishing but a Southern sea lion stands between them and their meals.
After purchasing a new piece of equipment, Parker Schnabel's mine is working quite efficiently until his excavator suddenly breaks down and halts all operations.
Bering Sea Gold: Bar Fight Stabbing
After a big Christine Rose pay day, Shawn and Cody go to grab a few drinks but run into a jealous knife-wielding thug who starts a fight.
Sons of Guns: Prepping for Action
Watch how the Sons of Guns production crew must prepare to set up a safe live fire weapon reveal.
Gold Rush: Parker Goes Klondike
Before returning to school, Parker Schnabel heads north to the Klondike to check out some of the larger gold mining operations that start him thinking about making a new start.
Bering Sea Gold: Signals Crossed
Wild Ranger greenhorn Jason Walker gets confused about diving signals and pulls Capt. Scott up out of the water when he should be letting him drop to the bottom.
Large Dangerous Rocket Ships: School Rules
These ASU students hope their race-winning rocket will prove that school smarts and first place trophies go hand in hand.
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How can a Toyota Tundra with a 10,000-pound towing capacity pull a 300,000 pound space shuttle? Scott Benjamin of CarStuff delves into the physics at play during the space shuttle's final journey to the California Science Center in Los Angeles.
Sons of Guns: Jesse James Lets Loose
After Will Hayden receives a surprise visit from Jesse James, he gives him a chance to shoot many guns from the Red Jacket collection in the range.
Sons of Guns: Jesse James Surprise
Just when Will and his team thought it was another day at the shop, they receive a surprise visit from Jesse James.
The Red Jacket crew works on building an aluminum Browning automatic rifle for Jesse James. During the build, Jesse James gives Flem a quick lesson in welding.
Sons of Guns: Custom BAR Build
Will Hayden runs his Red Jacket crew - including Vince - through the plans to customize a BAR for Jesse James.
Sons of Guns: First Submachine Gun
A rare gun collector brings in a German Schmeisser MP 28, a variation of the first infantry submachine introduced at the end of World War I.
What is the future of marijuana in the United States?
By 2011, marijuana had become legal or decriminalized in 15 states. But will it ever become legal? Join Cristen Conger of Stuff Mom Never Told You as she explains the controversy surrounding marijuana, and how this may (or may not) change in the future.
MythBusters: Square Wheels Aftershow
In the Square Wheels Aftershow, Adam and Jamie discuss the worth of square wheels, the difficulty they faced with steering and a square-wheeled motorcycle.
Kari, Grant and Tory answer fan questions in the aftershow for the Bird Balance and Fireworks Man myths, including their thoughts on destroying a limo and strange bird calls.
MythBusters: Revenge Of The Myths
Adam and Jamie respond to fan questions related to the water heater cannon and excavator myths, including how what they'd do differently and what they will test next.
MythBusters: Dust Devil Aftershow
Kari, Grant and Tory discuss dangerous driving, helicopter heights, actual spy drones, bunking in the Black Rock Desert and whether Grant REALLY hit Tory's car by accident.
MythBusters: Ballistics Barrel
In this episode of the Mythbusters Aftershow, Kari, Grant an Tory talk about the Ballistics Barrel myth, reminding fans that failure is always an option.