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How Stuff Works: Food and Beverage

Science Documentary hosted by Gabe Doran, published by Discovery Channel in 2010 - English narration





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How Stuff Works: Food and Beverage
We re surrounded by a world we take for granted. The stuff that surrounds us is generally taken for granted, overlooked because of its relative simplicity and abundance. But, the real stories about the commodities that fill our lives and how they work are totally fascinating and filled with amazing and unexpected details. Did you know that... 99% of the world s corn harvest is inedible? Water can cut through steel? While lead in tiny amounts can be lethal, we cannot live without it. Farm raised turkeys are unable to have sex? Wheat can (and does) often explode! The sides of a beer can are thinner than a human hair? Salt may one day power our cars and trucks.


1) Corn
It is the biggest crop in the world and can be turned into everything from fuel to plastic to life-saving medicine. Explore the genetic secrets, high-tech labs and hard work that goes into transforming this ordinary crop into a modern miracle.

2) Salt
We delve into the science of salt, the prehistoric, life-sustaining mineral that has 14,000 known uses from seasoning food to so much more.

3) Wheat
Nutritional and versatile, wheat isn't just for food anymore. Explore its surprising uses in everything from brewing beverages to building houses.

4) Beer
We talk to the experts, brew masters and beer connoisseurs about how they're innovating new ways to make beer.

5) Coffee
From Colombia to coffeehouse we talk to farmers, baristas, and everyone in between about the incredible beverage that fuels the World.

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* Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L3.1
* Video Bitrate: 2272 Kbps
* Video Aspect Ratio: 1.778 (16:9)
* Video Resolution: 832 x 468
* Audio Codec: AAC LC
* Audio Bitrate: 128 Kbps CBR 48KHz
* Audio Channels: 2
* Run-Time: average 44mins
* Framerate: 29fps
* Number of Parts: 5
* Part Size: average 692 MB
* Container: mp4
* Encoded by: Harry65
* Source: DVD



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1) Further Information

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HowStuffWorks