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Modern Marvels Season 6 Episode 34

Parachutes

The idea of floating to earth from great heights dates back centuries, and from the beginning parachutes combined entertainment with life-saving utility. The parachute has also played a vital role in modern warfare since WWI. We’ll see how parachute technology has made the world safer, and more fun!

Sep. 06, 1999

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Lost MarvelsDec. 14, 1999
6 - 47
Casino TechnologyDec. 13, 1999
6 - 46
Niagara PowerDec. 08, 1999
6 - 45
More Engineering Disasters.Nov. 29, 1999
6 - 44
Security SystemsNov. 16, 1999
6 - 43
MotorcyclesNov. 15, 1999
6 - 42
Emergency RoomNov. 08, 1999
6 - 41
FortsOct. 25, 1999
6 - 40
More Earthmovers.Oct. 18, 1999
6 - 39
The Tool Bench: Hand ToolsOct. 13, 1999
6 - 38
The Tool Bench: Power ToolsOct. 12, 1999
6 - 37
SimulatorsOct. 11, 1999
6 - 36
FireworksSep. 27, 1999
6 - 35
NewspapersSep. 13, 1999
6 - 34
ParachutesSep. 06, 1999
6 - 33
Crash TestingAug. 31, 1999
6 - 32
New York BridgesAug. 23, 1999
6 - 31
Baseball ParksAug. 09, 1999
6 - 30
Hoover Dam.Aug. 02, 1999
6 - 29
Dynamite.Jul. 20, 1999
6 - 28
Offshore Oil DrillingJul. 19, 1999
6 - 27
Scuba And Deep Sea DivingJul. 12, 1999
6 - 26
Rescue EquipmentJul. 06, 1999
6 - 25
U.S. Mints: Money MachinesJun. 21, 1999
6 - 24
Battlefield MedicineMay. 25, 1999
6 - 23
Spy TechnologyMay. 01, 1999
6 - 22
City ParksApr. 26, 1999
6 - 21
Engineering DisastersMar. 30, 1999
6 - 20
Physical FitnessMar. 15, 1999
6 - 19
Airships.Mar. 09, 1999
6 - 18
ClocksFeb. 22, 1999
6 - 17
Mail DeliveryFeb. 08, 1999
6 - 16
StereosJan. 25, 1999
6 - 15
Weather PredictionJan. 01, 1999
6 - 14
ProstheticsDec. 28, 1998
6 - 13
BombsDec. 23, 1998
6 - 12
Extreme Sports GadgetsDec. 16, 1998
6 - 11
Medical ImagingDec. 07, 1998
6 - 10
PlasticsNov. 23, 1998
6 - 9
The Police CarNov. 09, 1998
6 - 8
Antibiotics: The Wonder DrugsNov. 03, 1998
6 - 7
Monumental StatuesOct. 28, 1998
6 - 6
The Oakland Bay Bridge.Oct. 12, 1998
6 - 5
Las Vegas Hotels.Oct. 06, 1998
6 - 4
AquariumsSep. 28, 1998
6 - 3
History of Tall BuildingsAug. 24, 1998
6 - 2
The Atlantic WallAug. 03, 1998
6 - 1
DemolitionJul. 27, 1998