S8·E28 Quarries.
Synopsis
Dynamite explodes hills to bits, drills divide sheer stone walls, 400,000-pound blocks are pulled from pits by giant cranes, and men work around the clock to wrest rock out of the earth. Not diamonds or gold…rock, the raw material of civilization! Without rock, modern society wouldn't exist. Roads, sewers, dams, bridges, buildings, paint, glue, make-up, antacids, and even chewing gum need crushed stone. From ancient days to the present, we explore the evolution of quarrying techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 8 Episode 28 of Modern Marvels air?
Season 8, Episode 28 ('Quarries.') originally aired on September 18, 2001.
How long is Season 8 Episode 28 ('Quarries.')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Modern Marvels Season 8 Episode 28?
Dynamite explodes hills to bits, drills divide sheer stone walls, 400,000-pound blocks are pulled from pits by giant cranes, and men work around the clock to wrest rock out of the earth. Not diamonds or gold…rock, the raw material of civilization! Without rock, modern society wouldn't exist. Roads, ...
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