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  • Episode 1.12

    Episode 1.12

    Dutch Rocket Boys
    Building a homemade rocket sounds crazy, but for this group of Dutch amateurs, it’s a more than a hobby. It’s a passion… and an obsession.

    Making of ‘Inside the Titanic’
    We go behind the scenes of this exclusive docudrama, “Inside the Titanic,” to see the true villain – water – and again question what happened to this unsinkable ship.

    Aeros Blimp
    See why blimps could be the future for airships in just three years. – No crew, no runway, no problem!

    Extra Terrestrial Vehicle
    Strap yourself in! We meet an extraordinary person who takes factory cars and transforms them into extra-terrestrial vehicles.

  • Episode 1.13

    Episode 1.13

    Nottingham Caves
    Robin Hood made Nottingham famous… but its medieval caves is what makes it one-of-a-kind! Using laser technology we ‘read the signs’ of the caves.

    Dumpster Home
    Meet the artist who can show you how one man’s trash can be another man’s… home. What looks like a rubbish bin is in fact a renovated domicile.

    Team Spider Tech
    Intrepid reporter Dan Riskin pushes himself to physical limits as he trains with cycle Team Spider Tech – using cool tech gear to measure his success.

    Trey Cycle
    Say hello to a NASA-engineered “street legal” race car for baby boomers! It looks like a 3-wheeled motorcycle… but the safety features of the Trey Cycle mean that EVERYONE can ride.

  • Episode 2.01

    Episode 2.01

    Recycling Planes
    We visit the final resting place for the world’s largest commercial planes – but don’t worry, there’s life after death for these flying machines. From the scrap heap to usable parts, there’s money to be made at the end of the line.

    Tempest Free Running
    This indoor gym is the brain child of a BMX designer… but it is home to a group of ‘free running’ and ‘Parkour’ fanatics.

    Slingshot Guru
    We meet Jurg the Youtube sensation, thanks to his arsenal of home-made slingshots. And today he’s testing his super slingshot… with an iPhone as his target.

    Nitro Methane
    Reporter Alan Nursall visits the starting line of Top Fuel race cars, and puts their Nitro Methane fuel to the test… by lighting a match.

  • Episode 2.02

    Episode 2.02

    Stupid Orchestra
    All the way from Germany, we bring you an ‘orchestra’ made up entirely of household appliances.

    Horse on a Treadmill
    What is the secret link between jet-lag… and the peak performance of an athlete? We test the limits of a sleep-deprived thoroughbred horse to find out.

    Tarantula Feet
    We travel to Wales to learn about the unique silk these hairy, scary spiders spin… from their feet! Pound for pound, it’s one of the strongest natural materials on earth.

    San Francisco Toothpick
    We meet a man who has spent over 30 years building a replica of San Francisco… with toothpicks! He’s no professional engineer. He’s just a very focused hobbyist.

  • Episode 2.03

    Episode 2.03

    Micro-engraver
    The engraver in this story does his work on a miniature level (you might even call it microscopic) that he can work on the head of a pin… literally!

    Old School Golf
    We travel to St. Andrew’s in Scotland, where the professionals there still use wooden clubs from over 100 years ago – that stand up to modern clubs of today!

    OTHERLAB
    This ‘lab’ is very serious about fun and games: in fact a typical day at the office here looks more like a funhouse. But it’s all in the name of serious and scientific exploration.

    Horse Boarding
    Who says there are no more knights in shining armour? These days, the knights are suiting up in skateboard gear for a wild new sport that combines long-boarding… with jousting.

  • Episode 1.01

    Episode 1.01

    Flight Assembled Architecture
    We meet the engineers behind a flock of flying robots – robots that build enormous, organized structures without any help from humans.

    Wikispeed
    The Wikispeed is a car that proves that speed and gas guzzling don’t have to go hand-in-hand. One man’s dream car comes to life…with a little help from his friends.

    Brick Machine
    Meet Tiger-Stone, an innovative electrically powered brick-laying machine from the Netherlands – taking the pain out of back-breaking work!

    Recliner Guy
    Shifting gears slightly, we show you a road vehicle that you can operate without leaving the comforts of your living room recliner. This young Gadget Guy has strapped a motor to his big comfy chair!

  • Episode 1.02

    Episode 1.02

    Blog of the Ring
    We meet an online blogger who is obsessed with hot wheels: he writes about race cars and fast lap times from an old race track in Germany – the Nurburgring – that’s hallowed ground for car lovers.

    CN 235/295
    Spain’s new military planes may be as versatile as a cargo van, but they’re made for more heavy duty work: part transport plane, part flying hospital.

    Biome
    Just imagine a car that breaks down… but not mechanically – organically! We go behind the scenes to meet the 37 year old designer of this eco-vehicle of the future.

    Rickety Downhill Challenge
    Watch as a team of road warriors build home-made ‘derby’ cars, and compete for the rickety trophy at an abandoned stretch of road on the outskirts of town.

  • Episode 1.03

    Episode 1.03

    London Whitewater
    An old parking lot is converted into a modular, Olympic-ready whitewater rapid course!

    Aouda.X
    Deciding what to pick out of your wardrobe to take a trip to Mars? Try this remarkable space suit on for size!

    Tunnel Under History
    We head to Barcelona, where they are building an underground high-speed train line under some of the city’s most famous buildings… without disrupting any of the famous architecture.

    Lit Motors
    This 2-wheeled car is totally enclosed… and totally electric! Best of all, it never tips over. We meet the inventor responsible for this futuristic vehicle.

  • The Reed Family

    The Reed Family

    Driving along a dark county road, on the outskirts of Indianapolis, the last thing bounty hunter Matthew Reed remembers is chasing a strange orange light before his cars stalls to an abrupt stop. When he comes to, he is standing in the middle of a farmer’s field, more than 3 miles from where he started, and he is missing an hour and a half of time. Not able to explain the blood on his face, the damage to his SUV and the mysterious radiation marks on his chest, Matthew reports the incident to former police detective, Steve White at the Mutual UFO Network in Indiana. MUFON’s investigation triggers a series of disturbing flashbacks that take Matthew inside an alien spacecraft and put him face to face with alien beings. Desperate to make sense of the events, Matthew reconnects with his brother Tom and together they unlock a series of terrifying alien experiences that span 50 years and three generations.

  • Stephenville Lights

    Stephenville Lights

    On the evening of January 8, 2008, while sitting around a campfire on the outskirts of Stephenville, Texas with two friends, local pilot Steve Allen witnesses what he believes is the most beautiful sunset he’s ever seen – until that sunset speeds wildly across the night sky, defying all laws of science and nature. When the bright lights break into a series of hovering balls and two F-16s attempt to chase down the mysterious object, Allen and his friends are certain they have seen an actual UFO. Allen reports the incident to the local newspaper and learns that more than 60 people witnessed a similar sighting in the area, including local Constable Leroy Gaiten and two of his patrolling officers. Did resident witness a secret military craft? Or did they see an alien craft from the deep reaches of space? Only the US Air Force can shed light on the strange sighting — but their explanation only deepens the mystery.