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Measuring Sound

Measuring Sound

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The Development of Chlorine

The Development of Chlorine

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Extended Preview: Cold

Extended Preview: Cold

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Extended Preview: Glass

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Extended Preview: Clean

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Clean

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Time

Time

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Glass

Glass

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Light

Light

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Cold

Cold

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How We Got to Now Season 1

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The Calling

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How We Got to Now

The Story of Standardized Time

Just 150 years ago, America had so many different timezones it was incredibly complicated to travel from one state to the other. In this clip from 'Time', Steven introduces the railroad clerk who created the method of standardized time still used today.

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How We Got to Now Season 1
54:41
Season 1 Episode 6
Sound
Explore the impact of sound in the world of medicine and our lives today.
Cold
54:40
Season 1 Episode 5
Cold
Host Steven Johnson examines the effects of man’s mastery of cold on food and Hollywood.
Light
54:40
Season 1 Episode 4
Light
Uncover a link between gas lamps, electric light and architecture and advertising.
Glass
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Season 1 Episode 3
Glass
Uncover a link between art, science and global communication: glass.
Time
55:11
Season 1 Episode 2
Time
How time advanced navigation, technology, travel and the way we work.
Clean
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Season 1 Episode 1
Clean
How clean water has changed our world and the way we live our lives.
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