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Former KGB agent Alexander Litvineko is a critic of Russia and possible MI6 informant living in London when he falls seriously ill in 2006. Re-tracing his steps police and doctors begin to suspect poisoning.
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Outlaw Tech
A Cup of Toxic Tea
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Drugs are reaching our shores in strange half-submarines, designed to challenge our high-tech tools to stop them. It’s a high-stakes war on the water.
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Outlaw Tech
The Story of Narco-Subs
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Old school assets like diamonds need layers of high-tech protection. Even then, you'll find some dedicated crews with the patience and sophistication to craft a major heist.
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The Story of a Real Ocean's Eleven Style Caper
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See how a master thief and his team researched people's lives to gain information allowing them access to their bank accounts.
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Fundamentals of Identity Theft
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High tech changes were made to our currency in the '90s to deter counterfeiting, but undercover FBI agents in 2014 come across fake bills so perfect they're dubbed "superbills."
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The Rise of the Superbill
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Going for Maximum G-Forces
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Kevin and Grant have completed the build of their electromagnetic gravity defying boots. Kevin takes the first turn and finds out it takes more than science to make them work.
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Kevin and Grant want to do lawnmower jousting right, from armor to weaponry. The first step is comprehensive tests for the best jousting pole.
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Meatball Gatling Gun
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After Grant and Kevin watch some three-wheeled destruction on the internet, they brainstorm how they could do it better - with motorized trikes.
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