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How Stuff Works Season 2

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





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How Stuff Works Season 2
There are many incredible things in this world that we simply take for granted. Maybe because they're commonplace, or maybe because we're just used to seeing them around. But the truth is, each of these seemingly mundane items has a fascinating story behind it. Prepare to be amazed!


1) How Summer Changed the World
From the pyramids to modern warfare, discover how our favourite season helped change the world as we reveal the science and surprising history behind summer.

2) How Whiskey Made America
From saving the whales to putting a man on the moon, discover how whiskey helped change the world

3) Secrets of Chocolate
It fueled the Aztecs, helped win WW2, transformed TV and may save the rainforest. Go inside the intricate science and the outrageous history behind chocolate.

4) Cereal Beyond the Bowl
Cereal helped fight World War II, invented the modern bank, and even sparked an invasion from Mars! That's just the beginning of the Cereal's story....

5) Christmas Unwrapped
From creating the solar system to ending slavery, discover the amazing science and surprising history behind Christmas, on How Stuff Works.

6) Games Unboxed
From Backgammon to billiards, discover how the games we love started the American Revolution and changed the world.

7) Money
Whether it's struck from silver or stacked from cash, there's more to money than purchasing power. From the birth of writing to the pennies that marched into WW2, come explore the root of all evil.

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* Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L3.1
* Video Bitrate: 2173 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: Parts 44mins
* Frame rate: 29fps
* Number of Parts: 7
* Part Size: 676 MB
* Container: mp4
* Encoded by: Harry65
* Source: DVD



Links
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1) Further Information

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

2) Related Documentaries

http://docuwiki.net/?title=How%20Stuff%20Works%3A%20Food%20and%20Beverage

http://docuwiki.net/?title=How%20Beer%20Saved%20the%20World