September 4th, 2008
TALE OF TWO BUILDINGS
Sunday, September 7, 8-9 PM
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 resulted in the swift and total collapse of the Twin Towers. But the Pentagon, which suffered the same kind of blow, largely withstood it. World Trade Center Building 7 collapsed only hours later, even though it had not been directly targeted. […]
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September 3rd, 2008
The Mythbusters Shark Week 2008 episode aired on July 27th and the myths tackled in this Shark Week special: Do dogs attract sharks? Are magnets the new wave in shark repellent technology? Do flashlights really attract sharks?
Myth #2: Does Playing Dead Prevent Shark Attacks
Some myths believe that trashing around means that you are most likely to get […]
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August 29th, 2008
Series Airs Mondays at 10 PM
It’s a thrill ride filled with adventure and mystery, ancient riddles and modern day issues as international explorer Josh Bernstein journeys on an epic quest in INTO THE UNKNOWN WITH JOSH BERNSTEIN. Global traveler, explorer, and educator Josh Bernstein has a voracious appetite for knowledge and a strong desire to […]
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August 28th, 2008
DIRTY JOBS LABOR DAY MARATHON
Monday, September 1, 9AM - 8 PM
Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe will bring viewers an unflinching look at the unsung American worker, and the unusual but vital vocations that must be done. There’s a lot to learn as Rowe introduces us to an elite assortment of men and women making their […]
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August 27th, 2008
The Mythbusters Shark Week 2008 episode aired on Juy 27th and the myths tackled in this Shark Week special: Do dogs attract sharks? Are magnets the new wave in shark repellent technology? Do flashlights really attract sharks?
Myth #1: Fending Off a Shark Attack
If you’re being bitten by a shark and being thrown around can you actually find […]
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August 27th, 2008
Tory first walked into Jamie Hyneman’s workshop in 1994 as a fresh-faced young film student from San Francisco State University looking to start a career in movie special effects.
Jamie quickly put him to work buying lunch, sweeping the shop floor and running errands. But a determined Tory quickly learned all he could and moved up […]
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August 20th, 2008
Man vs Wild host Bear is in Baja , Mexico where he could be potentially attacked by bees or confronted by rattle snakes or even the heat which kills hundreds every year. He says that this is his toughest challenge yet, but I think he says this every-time.
The video clip for his drop is very […]
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August 19th, 2008
In this episode of SmashLab, which originally aired on August 5th, the team takes a trip high into the hills of the California Mountains to see what happens when your car actually goes over a cliff.
We know in Hollywood, when a car goes over the edge it blows up into a million pieces. SmashLab is […]
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August 18th, 2008
Discovery Project Earth is a new series that will literally span the globe, from the Arctic Circle to the Hawaiian Islands, pinpointing areas of both concern and opportunity in confronting climate change.
Working with the scientists on these large scale experiments is the DISCOVERY PLANET EARTH task force, each with a unique specialty on these […]
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August 18th, 2008
Please note that there have been changes to the Discovery Channel Primetime schedule for the week of August 13-20th. These changes will affect premiers of Mythbusters, Man vs Wild, SmashLab and Some Assembly Required.
Please find the new schedule below.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 8PM
From: NextWorld: Future Intelligence (premiere)
To: MythBusters: Pirate Special: Part 1 (repeat)
Wednesday, […]
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