Mankind controls the environment in a variety of ways, whether by capturing the force of a river, harnessing the power in coal or oil, controlling a nuclear reaction. See more in Season 6, Episode 43, "Power Plants."

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History favorite Modern Marvels is back…with a fresh take and a new attitude. This time Modern Marvels goes straight for the taste buds in an all-compassing celebration and exploration of food. Celebrated food expert Adam Richman crisscrosses the country taking a deep dive into how food products are made, detailing both the process of the craft and the inspiration behind the ideas. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the most well-known and beloved global industry titans, and the most promising up-and-coming small-town entrepreneurs, Richman will immerse us in every step of the process. He’ll follow the journey of our nations favorite and most nostalgic foods; from raw chocolate ingredients grown on artisanal Hawaiian cacao farms, to the fantastically gargantuan factories making billions of ice cream cones per year, to your favorite snack brands and fast food restaurants. This tasty trek will paint a larger story of America and the world, taking viewers on a ride into the past, present and future—one bite at a time.

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