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Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 3

History of Tall Buildings

A look up at the symbol of the American Century–the skyscraper, the construction of which is a triumph of engineering and capitalism. Climb to the top of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Sears Tower, and World Trade Center to see how ego, money, and technology joined to build the tallest of man-made structures.

Aug. 24, 1998

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Lost MarvelsDec. 14, 1999
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Casino TechnologyDec. 13, 1999
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Niagara PowerDec. 08, 1999
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More Engineering Disasters.Nov. 29, 1999
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Security SystemsNov. 16, 1999
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MotorcyclesNov. 15, 1999
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Emergency RoomNov. 08, 1999
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FortsOct. 25, 1999
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More Earthmovers.Oct. 18, 1999
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The Tool Bench: Hand ToolsOct. 13, 1999
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The Tool Bench: Power ToolsOct. 12, 1999
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SimulatorsOct. 11, 1999
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FireworksSep. 27, 1999
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NewspapersSep. 13, 1999
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ParachutesSep. 06, 1999
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Crash TestingAug. 31, 1999
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New York BridgesAug. 23, 1999
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Baseball ParksAug. 09, 1999
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Hoover Dam.Aug. 02, 1999
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Dynamite.Jul. 20, 1999
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Offshore Oil DrillingJul. 19, 1999
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Scuba And Deep Sea DivingJul. 12, 1999
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Rescue EquipmentJul. 06, 1999
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U.S. Mints: Money MachinesJun. 21, 1999
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Battlefield MedicineMay. 25, 1999
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Spy TechnologyMay. 01, 1999
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City ParksApr. 26, 1999
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Engineering DisastersMar. 30, 1999
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Physical FitnessMar. 15, 1999
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Airships.Mar. 09, 1999
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ClocksFeb. 22, 1999
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Mail DeliveryFeb. 08, 1999
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StereosJan. 25, 1999
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Weather PredictionJan. 01, 1999
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ProstheticsDec. 28, 1998
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BombsDec. 23, 1998
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Extreme Sports GadgetsDec. 16, 1998
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Medical ImagingDec. 07, 1998
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PlasticsNov. 23, 1998
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The Police CarNov. 09, 1998
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Antibiotics: The Wonder DrugsNov. 03, 1998
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Monumental StatuesOct. 28, 1998
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The Oakland Bay Bridge.Oct. 12, 1998
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Las Vegas Hotels.Oct. 06, 1998
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AquariumsSep. 28, 1998
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History of Tall BuildingsAug. 24, 1998
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The Atlantic WallAug. 03, 1998
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DemolitionJul. 27, 1998