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Discovery Channel : Science, History, Space, Tech, Sharks, News

Discovery Channel online lets you explore science, history, space, tech, sharks, & more, with videos & news, plus exclusives on your favorite TV shows.

Gladiators Return

Local authorities in Rome have announced a controversial plan to re-enact gladiator fights in the Colosseum, complete with original weapons and smelly competitors. Get the story at Discovery News.

Makin' Wacky

He races lawn mowers. He wrestles alligators. He joins the ultimate tug-of-war. Join Dave Mordal on the weird side of America.

Inside Dirt

So what makes good TV? To hear Mike Rowe tell it, less is more. Go to his blog to see what else he had to say.

Amazing Space

Check out some of the best photos taken out in the universe. See the slideshow at Discovery Space.

Warp Speed

A balloon to the head. An exploding glass. A video camera in a blender. Sit back and watch it all in super slo-mo. Check out the Time Warp video collection.

 
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SLIDE SHOW: Age of the Gladiators
Artifacts from ancient Pompeii reveal the popularity of gladiator battles.
 
 
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Discovery of the Day
Breaking Up Was Hard to Do
Jan. 6, 1912: Alfred Wegner, a German scientist and explorer, stuns a meeting of the German Geological Association when he presents a theory that all of the Earth’s continents were once part of a supercontinent he called Pangaea, but that tidal forces caused them to drift apart. He is widely ridiculed, but later vindicated. More ...
 
 
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Create your own versions of the man who takes on the wild. And see other fans' art.

 
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How Stuff Works
How Pawnshops Work
Despite a shady reputation, lots of bargains can be found.

How WiFi Works
Not long ago it seemed like a miracle ... and it is, in a way.

Do Energy Drinks Work?
Find out how each ingredient affects your body.

10 Bungled Crimes
Burglar caught in chimney, the getaway by bus and more!

How Sitcoms Work
From pre-Lucy to "The Office," see the evolution of TV comedy.

 

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