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Modern Marvels Season 11 Episode 8

Oil Fire Fighting

When a burning gusher shoots flames into the air, only a handful of men know how to snuff out the monster. The modern world depends on these risk takers, yet their industry began less than 100 years ago.

Mar. 03, 2004

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The ComputerDec. 29, 2004
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More Doomsday TechDec. 28, 2004
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Doomsday TechDec. 28, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 16Dec. 23, 2004
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Ancient Discoveries: Galen, Doctor to the GladiatorsDec. 22, 2004
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Ancient Discoveries: Heron of AlexandriaDec. 22, 2004
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Ancient Discoveries: Ancient Computer?Dec. 22, 2004
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More Dangerous Cargo!Dec. 21, 2004
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Commercial FishingDec. 21, 2004
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Snack Food TechDec. 16, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 15Dec. 08, 2004
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Washington MonumentDec. 01, 2004
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Movie TheatersNov. 24, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 14Jan. 23, 2009
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Submarine DisastersNov. 17, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 13Nov. 16, 2004
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Surveillance TechNov. 10, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 12Nov. 09, 2004
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M1 Abrams Supertank!Oct. 29, 2004
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Japanese Sub at Pearl HarborOct. 28, 2004
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The World's Longest BridgeOct. 27, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 11Oct. 26, 2004
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Gas TechOct. 20, 2004
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Presidential MoversOct. 20, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 10Oct. 19, 2004
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Guns of the Civil WarOct. 15, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 9Oct. 12, 2004
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HarvestingOct. 06, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 8Oct. 05, 2004
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Guns of IsraelOct. 01, 2004
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Firefighting: The Arson DetectivesSep. 30, 2004
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More of the World's Biggest MachinesSep. 29, 2004
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St. Lawrence TechSep. 22, 2004
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Guns of WWIISep. 17, 2004
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St. Lawrence SeawaySep. 15, 2004
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Police PursuitSep. 15, 2004
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SOS TechSep. 08, 2004
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The Sears TowerSep. 08, 2004
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Building a Skyscraper: The ArteriesSep. 07, 2004
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Building a Skyscraper: The Human EnvironmentSep. 07, 2004
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Building a Skyscraper: The ExteriorSep. 06, 2004
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Building a Skyscraper: The SkeletonSep. 06, 2004
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George Washington BridgeSep. 01, 2004
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Extreme AircraftAug. 25, 2004
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Athens SubwayAug. 18, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 7Aug. 11, 2004
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Oil TankersAug. 04, 2004
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World War I TechJul. 28, 2004
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Apollo 11Jul. 21, 2004
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DistilleriesJul. 14, 2004
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Nuclear TechJul. 08, 2004
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RobotsJul. 06, 2004
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Greatest Movies GadgetsJun. 17, 2004
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City Water SystemsJun. 15, 2004
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RubberJun. 09, 2004
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A-10 TankbusterJun. 07, 2004
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D-Day TechJun. 03, 2004
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Plane CrashesMay. 26, 2004
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The Subs of WWIIMay. 20, 2004
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HydraulicsMay. 12, 2004
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F-18 HornetApr. 30, 2004
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Engineering Disasters 6Apr. 28, 2004
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Bathroom TechApr. 21, 2004
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The Power GridApr. 14, 2004
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Bible TechApr. 07, 2004
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Nature's EngineersMar. 31, 2004
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Front Line ReportingMar. 19, 2004
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Command CentralMar. 17, 2004
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Oil Fire FightingMar. 03, 2004
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Racetrack TechFeb. 18, 2004
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Ship of GoldFeb. 13, 2004
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Gangster GunsFeb. 12, 2004
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Pacific Coast HighwayFeb. 04, 2004
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The SubmarinesJan. 22, 2004
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The F-15Jan. 17, 2004
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Guns of the Russian MilitaryJan. 16, 2004