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Subjects: General
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Tuesday
Shanghai Racetrack – Put the pedal to the metal Shanghai style! See how three racecar drivers take their Formula Renault-class cars out on the brand new Shanghai International Circuit. Shanghai Architecture – Shanghai is renowned for its stunning collection of old buildings. Controlling the Weather – There’s a severe drought in Northern China and it is expected to get worse. Also in this episode: driverless autocars; rescue robots that can snake through earthquake and crash site disasters; how tea is harvested and processed; meet Ma Qingyun, China’s most innovative architect.
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Washington, D.C.
Paul heads off the beaten path in Washington and visits the Squished Penny Museum. Of course he visits sights like the Lincoln monument – it is Washington after all.
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Whitehorse, Yukon
Paul high steps in the Yukon – visiting with the ‘Can Can’ girls from the local gold rush show. Plus, he chows down on a bison burger.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Join Paul for a waterfront stroll as he takes in some flicks at the outdoor film festival.
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Quebec City
Paul heads to the old Quebec City for a ferry ride across the St. Lawrence River. Also, he dances until dawn on the Grande Allee.
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Calgary, Alberta
It’s the cowboy life for Paul on this trip as gets fitted for his own ten gallon hat and hangs out at Ranchman’s for some authentic ‘cowboy’ nightlife.
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Monday
Faster than a speeding train, Ingram and Stillwell examine the technology that contributes to that accelerated pace of urban life in Japan. Monday’s highlights include: High-speed transportation; Crowded Japan – There are over 30 million people in the greater Tokyo area; Robots – Discover what’s behind Japan’s obsession with robots and Samurai sword making. Mount Fuji – Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain and it’s national symbol. Also in this episode, “Chindogu,” (weird tools and inventions); Robotcam.