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From brutal winters to bug-infested summers, survival in the unforgiving landscape of Alaska requires an array of technological innovations and creative solutions.

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The humble beginnings of shoes. From leather moccasins to footwear that can withstand all the elements.

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Small weapons can have a big impact on the battlefield.

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The science of convenience stores gets customers in and out quickly by design.

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Hundreds of years before steel and plastic, wood was the building block of America.

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People have spent centuries battling foul odors, including those that arise from cesspools, rotting meat, landfills, stink bombs, cow farms, and bad breath.

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Challenges faced by modern U.S. soldiers.

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Chocolate-covered bacon; red and white Starlight Mints; the key ingredient that gives Lemonheads their sour punch; the surprising substance that puts the polish on Mike and Ikes; the amount of sugar in cotton candy.

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