Second Chances

Discover the hidden history of the Swiss Army Knife and the winglet.

Explore the super science of the wristwatch and the digital camera.

Discover the hidden history and science of the nylon stocking and the LED.

Explore the hidden history and super science of the bicycle and encryption.

Discover the super science of the taxi cab and satellite navigation.

Explore the hidden history and super science of the flag and hovercraft.

Discover the hidden history and super science of the drum and the Slinky.

Explore the hidden history and super science of the computer and Frisbee.

An aircraft with a battlefield pedigree, the glider played a role in WWII.

Hot air balloons have their origins on European battlefields.

Twin sisters hope doctors can perform a radical surgery to separate them. A Spanish woman covered in blisters. A Thai woman has the biggest hand in the world.

In Nepal, four sisters suffer from a mysterious condition that has left them unable to move. A man’s chin won’t stop growing. A Chinese girl born with hair all over her body seeks treatment. A Brazilian girl can’t smile, and conjoined twins find lov

A baby is born with a tumor that takes the form of an extra head. An American man gets a new face.

No arms? No legs? No problem! An American woman’s hair won’t stop growing and an Italian man covered from head to toe in tumors asks the Pope for a blessing.

A rare infection gives a man a leg the size of an elephant. The world’s tallest man can’t stand up. Another man goes into shock at any sudden noises. Werewolf boy lives in Brazil.

A strange tumor is taking over a woman’s body. A girl gets a completely new face. A Chinese woman copes surprisingly well even though her hands and feet are backwards.