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Mighty Ships - Norwegian Epic (Full Episode)

4,997 views 4 days ago

This billion-dollar mega-cruise ship carries 4,100 passengers on week-long voyages of lavish, sea-faring hedonism. But narrow harbors, menacing storms, missing passengers keep the crew at bay.

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Mighty Ships - Norwegian Epic (Full Episode)
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From the sandy shores of the Great Lakes, to the birthplace of Paul Bunyan, to the windfarms of the Kansas prairie, this is the "Best of the Midwest."

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The Restorative Power of North Dakota
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The Wolf of Omaha's Streets
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The Amazing Human Body Play

You might be surprised what you never knew about your own body!

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The War on Germs
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Most Mysterious Air Disasters Play

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- 7,085 views
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Mysteriously Missing Pieces
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The Brink of World War Three
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- 6,707 views
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- 6,106 views
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Air Disasters - Without Warning
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- 3,542 views
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8 Wonders of the Wild Play

From the mountains of China, to the plains of Africa, to the islands of Indonesia, these animals are our top picks for "8 Wonders of the Wild."

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Ultimate Precision at Top Speed
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Running with Rhinos
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The Sultry Dance of the Bowerbird
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- 114,840 views
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- 44,146 views
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China's Most Amazing Animals
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- 6,799 views
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Wild Packs of Painted Dogs
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- 3,772 views
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- 9,292 views

12 Things You Didn't Know About New York Play

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- 1,442 views
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- 459 views
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- 2,746 views
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- 1,611 views
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- 7,976 views
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Top 10 Spring Break Getaways Play

Spring break is almost here! Planning a getaway? Check out some of our favorite vacation destinations in our "Top 10 Spring Break Getaways" playlist.

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The Sandy Shores of Myrtle Beach
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- 16,490 views
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The History of Rock & Roll Play

From Blondie's Debbie Harry, to Phil Collins, to The Monkees, to St. Vincent, get up-close-and-personal with these influential artists.

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