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Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Though a work of fantasy, few realize that Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic was actually inspired by real-life witness testimony, as well as a series of UFO sightings in Michigan in the summer of 1966. Separate science fact from science fiction as government documents are re-examined and old witness testimonies are put to the test using modern technology.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In this special report, NOVA investigates the water disaster in Flint and unravels a disturbing truth about the vulnerabilities of water systems across the country. Discover the delicate intricacies of water chemistry, the biology of lead poisoning, and the engineering challenge of replacing this ravaged infrastructure.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Dr. Pol is back for a sixth season! America's favorite wacky and wonderful vet and his talented crew tackle some of their craziest cases yet. But for Dr. Pol, business hours don't matter when there are animals in need. Ready and able ... and coffee in hand, you won't catch Dr. Pol sleeping when there are lives at stake." Taken from the back of the DVD case.
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
On this season of The Incredible Dr. Pol, the docs are racing from critical clinic visits to emergency farm calls. The crew of Pol Veterinary Services works seven days a week pulling calves, pushing prolapses and triaging the mayhem that comes with the central Michigan territory.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
An epic labor strike that devastated Michigan's Copper Country in 1913 haunts the American labor movement to this day. Among the notable elements of that strike was the death of 73 children at a union Christmas party, a tragedy immortalized by Woody Guthrie in his ballad '1913 Massacre,' performed in the film by Steve Earle. The event remains the deadliest unsolved manslaughter in U.S. history.
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Modern Marvels is a documentary television series that premiered on January 1, 1995 on History. The program features a run down on how technologies affect and are used in today's society. Since its debut in 1995, Modern Marvels has produced over 500 episodes covering various topics. Occasionally, the show airs a special sub-series called Engineering Disasters. These periodic episodes describe the circumstances of situations in which technology doesn't...
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