Modern Marvels S15E07 · Whiskey

Overview

Visit some of the world's finest distilleries to see how each country brews this thousand-year old spirit. Go behind the scenes at Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Canadian Club Whiskey.

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1. 1 1. Milk2008-01-07 · 44mGot milk? Billions of pounds of milk are consumed worldwide on a daily basis. Milk is the basis for its own food group, and has been around since the dawn of mammals. Visit a farm
2. 2 2. Carbon2008-01-14 · 44mCarbon is the chemical basis of all known life and yet this simple element is also the foundation of modern technology. Carbon burns hotter, cuts deeper, insulates more thoroughly
3. 3 3. 90s Tech2008-02-07 · 44mThe dot.com decade opened up the information superhighway and for the first time, people could shop, search, and surf online with the click of a mouse. Take a trip to the end of th
4. 4 4. Superhighways2008-02-28 · 44mMillions of drivers travel the world's superhighways each year. See a multi-billion dollar expansion project in Houston where a stretch of superhighway is being widened to 20 lanes
5. 5 5. World's Strongest III2008-03-06 · 44mWitness some mind-blowing feats of strength starting with the world's most powerful elevators. Discover the world's strongest tire, the strongest mountain bike, the world's stronge
6. 6 6. Strange Weapons2008-03-10 · 44mDiscover microwave-like rays that make the enemy flee; laser weapons mounted on trucks & planes that can blow missiles out of the sky; non-lethal weapons include a B.B. machine gun
7. 7 7. Whiskey2008-03-17 · 44mVisit some of the world's finest distilleries to see how each country brews this thousand-year old spirit. Go behind the scenes at Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Canadian Club Whiskey.
8. 8 8. Alaskan Fishing2008-03-19 · 44mTakes a look inside the amazing ultra-modern world of high stakes commercial fishing where a wrong decision on the captain's part can cost not just the season's catch, but also the
9. 9 9. Bread2008-03-24 · 44mIt's the basic source of nourishment for half the world. Bake it, roast it, slice it, or toast it, it's a wonder with three simple ingredients.
10. 10 10. Gadgets 32008-04-04 · 44mWe're living in a gadget revolution. New and unimagined gizmos solve problems that we didn't even know we had. They emerge from cutting edge think tanks and tinkerers basement work
11. 11 11. Locomotives2008-04-21 · 44mRace through the French countryside at nearly 300 MPH on the fastest locomotive in the world. Ride on the little engines that could as they guide giant ships through the Panama Can
12. 12 12. Rats2008-04-30 · 44mFeared by millions worldwide, rats are some of the most dangerous, destructive and useful animals on Earth.
13. 13 13. Mad Electricity2008-05-14 · 44mNikola Tesla's bizarre vision of the future brought him failure, but his genius electrified the world.
14. 14 14. Axes2008-05-30 · 44mThe axe is one of the world's oldest, most dangerous and efficient cutting tools. Visit one of the nation's largest axe manufacturers, take a swing with a Vikings' battle axe, then
15. 15 15. Most Dangerous2008-06-06 · 44mDiscover that the deadliest snakes, sports and weather events are closer and more treacherous than you think.
16. 16 16. Super Hot2008-06-09 · 44mExplore the world of extreme temperatures.
17. 17 17. Lead2008-06-16 · 44mA versatile yet toxic metal, lead has served mankind for 6,000 years.
18. 18 18. Corpse Tech2008-06-20 · 44mDo you ever wonder what happens to your body after you die? You might be surprised to discover that the human body is host to a multitude of hidden secrets. Discover how coroners a
19. 19 19. Ice Cream2008-06-23 · 44mFrom the gelato of Italy to the French Pot process of the 1800s to numerous assortments of frozen delights being served up today, learn the history of this delicious dessert.
20. 20 20. Bathroom Tech II2008-06-30 · 44mThe most used room in the home is the bathroom and it's full of tech. Visit Kohler and see the new digitally controlled uber-shower, complete with steam, music and LED chromatherap
21. 21 21. Crashes2008-07-10 · 44mExplore collisions that shake our world from the astronomic to the subatomic. Indy car racing; motorcycles; skydiving; meteorites; and subatomic particles.
22. 22 22. Underwear2008-07-17 · 44mFrom itchy woolen union suits to comfortable briefs and boxers learn how our undergarments have evolved over the last 100 years.
23. 23 23. Batman Tech2008-07-21 · 44mHe's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsena
24. 24 24. Coin Operated2008-07-24 · 44mEvery 15 minutes, Americans insert over 3.5 million coins into vending machines. What are they buying? How do the machines work?
25. 25 25. Secrets of Oil2008-07-31 · 44mRubber, plastic, nylon, aerosols, resins, solvents, & lubricants; none can exist without oil. If we stopped driving our cars tomorrow, America would still need 5 million barrels of
26. 26 26. Iron2008-08-18 · 44mHow iron mined in Minnesota is made into steel; iron weapons revolutionize warfare; military metallurgists customize weapons and demonstrate their firepower; iron magnets.
27. 27 27. Wheat2008-08-21 · 44mIt feeds the world. See how harvesting crews brave months on the road, cutting thousands of acres, tour a pasta plant to see how special kinds of wheat becomes everything from spag
28. 28 28. Dangerous Roads2008-08-28 · 44mDangerous roads throughout the world are examined, including Bolivia's "Death Road" and Highway 99 in California. Also: a visit to the Federal Highway Administration's safety-test
29. 29 29. Mold & Fungus2008-09-18 · 44mLearn about fungal organisms that live within our bodies, grow beneath our feet, float in the air and help create some of the foods and beverages we consume.
30. 30 30. Soft Drinks2008-09-29 · 44mThey account for nearly 30% of all beverages consumed in the U.S. and have been quenching thirst for over a century.
31. 31 31. Corrosion & Decompositon2008-10-13 · 44mAmerica's aging infrastructure is in danger of collapse due to corrosion, according to engineers; technology for battling corrosion; harnessing the destructive power of decompositi
32. 32 32. Bulls-eye2008-10-20 · 44mExamining how frequently experts in various disciplines can hit their targets, including archers, sharpshooters and even a billiards player; the ancient world's ballista and trebuc
33. 33 33. Halloween Tech2008-10-31 · 44mAn inside look at the technology used for the Halloween traditions such as producing latex masks, professional monster makeup, carving jack-o-lanterns, making fake blood and a glim
34. 34 34. The Horse2008-11-19 · 44mA celebration of the horse, the animal that helped mankind change the world; the thoroughbred racing industry in Kentucky; how a Minnesota logging company uses real horsepower; a C
35. 35 35. The Turkey2008-11-24 · 44mThe turkey is the centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinners and one of the dumbest birds in the animal kingdom, but it has managed to survive since the dinosaurs; Butterball factory; tur
36. 36 36. Salt2008-12-01 · 44mIt's the only rock we eat, and we need it to live. History has shown that those who have salt rule the world--and today, this versatile substance has 14,000 known uses.
37. 37 37. Car Wash2008-12-08 · 44mThe car wash's in America are a $25 billion dollars a year industry, with tunnel systems to in-bay automatics, we'll show you how America keeps it's cars clean. We'll visit the lar
38. 38 38. Retro Tech2008-12-19 · 44mRummage around in your garage and you'll likely find remnants of gadgets past: a typewriter, analog TV, LPs, film cameras and brick-sized mobile phones. These products served us we
39. 39 39. Super Human2008-12-22 · 44mWhether humans have the ability to possess superpowers; a man can strap on an exoskeleton and lift hundreds of pounds with little effort; Mr. Cyborg can control machines with his t
40. 40 40. Measure It2008-12-23 · 44mHow do you weigh a whale? How does your speedometer work? Take a look at the five most common areas of measurement: distance, time, speed, weight, and temperature.
41. 41 41. Night2008-12-26 · 44mSome activities only occur when the world is dark; fishermen use lights to lure squid to their nets; finding night crawlers in Toronto; military night vision gear; police helicopte
42. 42 42. Fry It2009-02-10 · 44mFairgrounds fried classics such as funnel cakes and churros; frog legs; Twinkies and Coke; forging a cast iron frying pan; Kentucky's World Chicken Festival.
43. 43 43. Mega Meals2009-02-17 · 44mPreparing meals for large groups is examined. Included: a meal at a U.S. Naval base in Bangor, Wash.; aboard a nuclear submarine; for crowds at a Philadelphia Eagles game; and the
44. 44 44. Library of Congress2009-02-19 · 44mWhere in Washington DC is the nation's most incredible treasure chest? It's a library unlike any other in the world, the U.S. Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Modern Marvels