Curiosity: Season 2
Curiosity is an adventure of discovery, an expedition to uncover the truths behind life’s most challenging questions. With an insatiable thirst for answers and experiences, we’re prepared to do anything, go anywhere and ask anyone to get to the heart of the matter.
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Episodes
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01. Plane Crash |
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In a TV first, Discovery Channel remote control crashes a 727 plane into the dessert...all in the name of science. With cameras and crash test dummies on board, leading experts attempt to capture a plane crash as it unfolds to help improve airline safety.
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1 hr 27 min | 10/7/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
02. The Devil's Triangle |
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Ships disappear, planes vanish into thin air. Researchers turn to science to explain the mysteries surrounding the Bermuda Triangle. Could methane bubbles, rogue waves or lightening be responsible? Scientists put all 3 theories to the ultimate test.
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43 min | 10/14/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
03. I Was Mummified |
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One scientist is on a quest to answer an ancient mystery: how did the Egyptians perfectly preserve mummies? A terminally ill man offers up his body. Now, for the first time in over a millennium, researchers practice the art of mummification.
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43 min | 10/22/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
04. Brainwashed |
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Are we truly in command of our own minds? To find out, a group of leading experts and researchers embark on an audacious experiment to see if ordinary people can be brainwashed and turned into assassins.
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43 min | 10/28/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
05. Sex in America |
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The Univ. of Indiana conducted the most thorough census of Americans' sex life since the 1940's. In partnership with the Kinsey Institute, Discovery Channel conducts exclusive research and experiments that explore what Americans are really up to in bed.
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43 min | 11/11/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
06. Megastorm |
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Hurricane Sandy is one of the most treacherous storms to hit the US. CURIOSITY goes on the ground with those who experienced the event first hand and uncovers how distinct phenomena combined to create the perfect storm and how to prepare for the next one.
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43 min | 11/18/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
07. Mankind Rising |
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Captured in a single, animated time lapsed shot, and based on the latest archeological findings, we trace our epic journey from the first spark of life billions of years ago up to our present status as the most successful species on the planet.
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43 min | 11/25/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
08. Volcano Time Bomb |
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Predicting volcanic eruptions is nearly impossible. Using CGI and the latest technologies, leading experts take us into the heart of a volcano to show how they work and reveal the latest methods that might help predict the next eruption.
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43 min | 12/9/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
09. What Destroyed the Hindenburg? |
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Curiosity presents: There are dozens of theories about how Hindenburg blew in May 1937. Now, a team of aeronautical engineers will build 3 perfectly accurate 50 ft. replicas and put leading theories to the test to find what really destroyed Hindenburg.
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43 min | 12/16/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
10. X-Ray Yellowstone |
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Curiosity presents:From predicting a volcanic eruption, to why wolves are decimating the elk population, Yellowstone researchers have many questions.New imaging technologies and live unfolding events, allow scientists to expose the wonders of this park.
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43 min | 12/23/2012 | 160 | Buy | |
11. Sun Storm |
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Curiosity presents: Our star is entering a new phase of violent activity But what do we really know about the sun and its inner workings? In a visual first, we create a virtual sun and set the world's solar scientists on an expedition through the sun.
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43 min | 12/30/2012 | 160 | Buy | |