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Millions of people across the world ride rollercoasters to get the thrill of their lives! Find out what takes to make some of the fastest rollercoasters work.
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Machines! changes the way you see your every day world. It's a first-time-ever trip inside, under, over and through the guts of ordinary and extraordinary machines.
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Check out some of the coolest big machines around. Find out who made them, how they work and what they can do!
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Sometimes, machines that you use everyday can be the most impressive when you look under the hood. Check out how everyday machines work!
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RollercoasterMillions of people across the world ride rollercoasters to get the thrill of their lives! Find out what takes to make some of the fastest rollercoasters work.Machines! (03:20)
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Boat LiftThis is the world's largest boat lift, which allows commuters to travel between the Great Lakes. So, how does it work?
Machines! (03:37)
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Bowling PinsettersHave you ever wondered how your bowling pins are lined up perfectly all the time? And how your bowling ball always seems to find it's way back to you? Find out how it works.Machines! (03:37)
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3-Stage RocketIn order to reach the moon, NASA engineers must design the first 3-stage rocket.
Moon Machines (02:00)
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Printing PressFind out how long it takes for the printing press to print your morning paper!Machines! (03:40)
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TelescopeFind out how a telescope allow its viewer to look into the stars.Machines! (03:34)
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Saturn VThe second stage of the Saturn V rocket is too heavy. Where will the weight come off?Moon Machines (02:00)
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SurfersNASA gets some engineering help from an unlikely source.Moon Machines (01:42)
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Space Suit FactoryThe factory that created the space suits was under a lot of pressure, but the hard work paid off. The new space suit outshined the competition. In this clip from "Moon Machines" on The Science Channel, the features are described.Moon Machines (02:49)
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Flammable SpacesuitsThe Apollo 1 module catches fire under a practice count down. All three crew members wearing the space suit die. In this clip from "Moon Machines" on The Science Channel, NASA decides to eliminate all flammable material from the space suit.
Moon Machines (02:34)
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Delivering Space SuitsIn 1964 ILC and Hamilton were delivering the space suits to NASA in Houston. Tom Herrala was entrusted to personally bring this classified suit. In this clip from "Moon Machines" on The Science Channel, these suits were wildly rejected.
Moon Machines (02:30)
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Space GloveIn this clip from "Moon Machines" on The Science Channel, we learn about the features and challenges of creating a space glove.
Moon Machines (01:00)
Machines! changes the way you see your every day world. It's a first-time-ever trip inside, under, over and through the guts of ordinary and extraordinary machines.
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