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John Varty has spent the past 30 years turning his passion for nature into a series of relationships with some of the most dangerous big cats in the world, living with them in the wild on their home turf. Featured are stories of some of his most intimate relationships with these big cats. Includes profiles of: a wild mother leopard, two abandoned lion cubs, and two adopted leopard cubs. Also includes Varty's story of teaching two captive-bred tiger...
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This five-episode collection seeks answers to five of the most iconic deaths in history. From the unexpected tragedy of Princess Diana's car crash to the failed attempt to kill Adolf Hitler and possibly save thousands of lives and the five other plots that didn't kill Lincoln. The team will use modern-day forensics to bring new facts to light.
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Catastrophic disasters can happen in an instant! And this collection is jam-packed with film that was rolling as bridges collapsed, tankers exploded, tornadoes touched down, and wildfires raged. Many unique self-made disasters, such as a magicians tricks gone awry and the inevitable results of kissing a shark, complete this collection of disastrous events that you will only want to view from the safety of your home.
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"His words have changed the course of history. But how much do we really know about Jesus? The gospels tell of his birth, his teachings, and the years immediately before is death. But what happened during all the unmentioned years, where was he, what was he doing?"--Container.
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Meet the Whiskers, a remarkable family of South African meerkats living on the edge of Africa's Kalahari Desert. Chronicles the every facet of the group's astonishing and complex social lives. From snake attacks to gang warfare, from babysitting the "kids" to repelling ferocious predators, includes never-before-seen behaviors and non-stop adventures of this animal family.
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The Kilcher family lives on a 600-acre homestead in Alaska. For four generations, they have lived off the land in a subsistence lifestyle. With another brutal winter quickly approaching, the entire homestead struggles to stockpile enough meat to last the next eight months. They face a crisis after bears kill two of the family's cattle, and Atz Lee is forced to pin all his hopes of surviving the winter on one last hunting trip.
13) A baby story
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Chronicling the intimate and emotional journey to become first-time parents.
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Watergate comes to life with riveting archival footage, shocking Oval Office recordings, and compelling new interviews with those who perpetuated the crimes, those who pursued them, and those who portrayed them. The presentation unravels the story that began with a third-rate burglary attempt and escalated into the first and only Presidential resignation in American history. A remarkable cast tells the tale, including Robert Redford, Bob Woodward,...
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Is the apparent 'grand design' of our universe evidence of a benevolent creator who set things in motion, or does science offer another explanation? Delve into the mind of Stephen Hawking as he attempts to answer some of life's biggest questions: Is there a god? What is the meaning of life? And why does the universe exist?
18) Planet evolution
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"Prepare to be transported to strange worlds within worlds where it seems as if Nature has thrown the rule book out the window. Go in for a closer look, and see how the magic of evolution and the forces of nature have together shaped eccentric animals, eclectic lifestyles, and unorthodox patterns of behavior. Includes 6 episodes"--Science Channel web page.
19) Don Quixote
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A study of Cervantes' tragi-comic novel Don Quixote which explores themes of social criticism, religious reflection, individualism, and idealism. Recounts the adventures of Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho Panza in dramatic re-enactments filmed on location in Spain. Modern commentary by comedians and former New York governor Mario Cuomo, reveal why the work has remained popular and relevant for four hundred years.
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"[This series] will explore the deepest mysteries of existence -- the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. This series brings together the brightest minds and best ideas from the very edges of science -- Astrophysics, Astrobiology, Quantum mechanics, String theory and more -- to reveal the extraordinary truth of our Universe." -- Container.