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The Czech Republic has a long history of innovative engineering. See how they are meeting the challenges of building Europe’s longest automobile tunnel right underneath the historic city of Prague. Go behind the scenes for exclusive access to the world’s largest castle in downtown Prague. Watch European Truck Racing champion David Vršecký attempt to break the 300 km/h barrier and set a new world speed record. Other stories include a Czech company that makes the best plastic explosives, the largest earth-moving excavator in Europe, and the biggest beer spa in the world.

Denmark may be a small country, but it’s definitely big when it comes to engineering and technology. See how the Danes are harnessing the power of nature by building the largest offshore wind farms in the world. Find out how Copenhagen is experimenting with a revolutionary new underground parking technology and visit the famous LEGO toy company which produces 20 billion LEGO bricks per year or 600 pieces per second. Other stories include the Bang & Olufsen torture chamber for consumer electronics, maintaining the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, and an $850,000 super car that’s sure to turn heads.

Mexico may be known for Tequila and Tacos, but it’s also home to the largest open air salt mine in the world, extracting 7.5 million tons of salt each year. We’ll visit this giant above ground mine that’s been created by tidal sea water coming onto the land and being evaporated into the sun. Huge dykes are used to create “salt pans” that trap the sea water. These man-made salt pans cover over 180 sq km. MegaWorld will go to new heights as the world’s tallest cable bridge is being built as part of a $1.2 billion, 230 km construction project that runs from the Mexican interior to the pacific coast. At 390 m (1280 feet), the Baluarte Bridge will be the highest bridge in North America and the highest cable stayed bridge in the world. And we’ll find out how a 62-kilometer tunnel might be the key to preventing Mexico City from sinking.

There’s more to Norway than fresh seafood and majestic fjords. A leader in shipbuilding, we’ll go behind the scenes to witness how the Norwegian company is changing the way ocean vessels are made. Ulstein X-Bow has developed a revolutionary new hull that’s designed to provide a smoother ride for cargo and a safer journey for the crew. Ski flying takes ski jumping to a whole new level, and construction crews are hard at work building the world’s highest, and most dangerous ski flying jump. The world championships are coming to Norway so the race is on to complete construction in time. Other stories include a test lab that destroys products to make them better, and an ammunitions plant that is one of the largest in the world.

Poland’s long, tumultuous history makes it a fascinating country to visit. Follow a team of detectives in the Sowie Mountains as they try to crack the mystery of a huge underground maze of tunnels built by the Nazis. See bomb disposal experts find and detonate WWII explosives that are still littered throughout the country. Other stories include Poland’s rush to complete six new stadiums in time for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament, a company that makes the world’s largest luxury catamarans, a trip to Poland’s own Hollywood stunt school, and an amazing journey down into a 900 year-old salt mine – home to the largest underground cathedral in the world.

South Korea is currently ranked as the most innovative country in the world. Our mega journey begins at one of the most technologically advanced LED monitor factories on the planet. We then take to the seas to see how the world’s largest shipbuilder has developed an amazing new method for constructing ships. Discover one of the busiest subway systems in the world, and the high-tech command centre that’s designed to keep everything on the rails. We’ll also visit the largest auto assembly plant in the world.

Discover cutting edge innovations in science and technology from across the Great White North. Step inside the state-of-the-art facilities where Canada’s coolest and fastest aerospace and transportation exports are developed, manufactured and tested. Other possible stories include diamond mining in the Northwest Territories, and the epic ice road that must be built every year to haul the 300,000 tons of fuel, explosives, steel and concrete needed to operate the mines.

Italy has a longstanding history of cultural achievements, but now the country’s achievements in engineering and technology are also leaving an indelible mark in the world of science. From the techniques used to perfect the sleekest sports cars on the road to a massive initiative to keep Venice above water, MegaWorld: Italy reveals the ground-breaking strides scientists, engineers, inventors and designers are making in their respective fields. Highlights include: manufacturing brakes for Formula One cars, testing 50-tonne army tanks, and the P180 Avanti II aircraft, the ‘Ferrari of the sky.’

MegaWorld: France explores that country’s cutting-edge contributions transforming science in the air, on the sea and on land. Highlights include the construction of the massive “wingbox” at the heart of the new Airbus – the largest passenger plane in the world, the French Navy’s specialized dive team, and the NH90 Eurocopter, the world’s first fly-by-wire helicopter. Also see the Ariane 5 rocket, the strongest rocket on the planet, and the Paul Ricard Race Track, where F1 drivers learn to drive to the max without killing themselves.

Travel to Barrow, England, where 3,200 steelworkers, designers, engineers, fitters, electricians and other skilled workers are constructing a nuclear-powered hunter-killer submarine. In Leicester, Rolls Royce unveils its latest creation: the ultra-luxurious Phantom Drophead Coupe. Next, find out what incredible lengths Land Rover goes to ensure that all of their vehicles live up to their off-roading image. Additional highlights include the assembly of the Eurofighter Typhoon – Europe’s fastest jetfighter – and a look at indoor skydiving.