Modern Marvels S5E13 — Earthmovers: The Power to Move Mountains

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Modern Marvels•Season 5•Episode 13

Earthmovers: The Power to Move Mountains

7.8/10 · 17 votesOct 28, 199744 min

Ranked #12 of 17 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Feel the earth move under your feet and dig into the fascinating history of earthmoving equipment–from invention of the simple spade to today’s powerful steam shovels. Meet the legendary giants like John Deere, Jerome Case, and the founders of Caterpillar, who helped forge America’s monolithic

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Radio: Out Of Thin Air

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E6 7.7

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Household Wonders.

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Radar

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Forensic Science: The Crime Fighter's Weapon.

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The Stock Exchange

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Earthmovers: The Power to Move Mountains

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E15 7.7

Deep Sea Exploration: Challenging The Abyss

E16 7.5

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Lloyd Sherr

Self - Narrator

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Episode Summary

"Earthmovers: The Power to Move Mountains" is episode 13 of Modern Marvels season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 17 votes, ranking #12 of 17 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on October 28, 1997.

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