Name: Modern Marvels
Released: 1992-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Adam Richman

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Modern Marvels tells the stories of those who believed in dreams and defied the commonplace with their extraordinary creations. This original series covers some of the world's most wondrous architectural and engineering structures, scientific inventions, and social wonders.

Documentary · 1992 · 43 min

Starring Adam Richman

EPISODE 15

Helicopters

Helicopters, first theorized by Leonardo da Vinci and Thomas Edison, have proven their worth in a wide array of uses.

43 min · Nov 22, 1995
EPISODE 16

Super Ships

The largest, strongest and most unique ships; an oceanography research vessel that can flip a full 90 degrees; one of the world's largest cruise ships; the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced transport ship; green tugboat; fastest car ferry.

43 min · Nov 22, 1995
EPISODE 25

Supersized Food

The biggest stacked burger in the world at almost 250 pounds; a plus-sized Sicilian pizza that feeds almost 75 people; a 72-ounce steak that no real cowboy can resist; the seven-pound hot dog that's too big for a bun; a giant cupcake.

42 min · Nov 22, 1995
EPISODE 29

Built to Last

Amazing, ingenious and ultrasturdy shelters, machines, containers, and materials help to ensure the continuation of society.

43 min · Nov 22, 1995
EPISODE 32

Driver's Seat

Behind the wheel of some of the largest, fastest and most powerful machines on the planet.

42 min · Nov 22, 1995
EPISODE 12

Battle Ready

Challenges faced by modern U.S. soldiers.

41 min · Nov 22, 1995