Name: Canadian Made Season 1
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012

S01 Episode 1

Clothing Revolutions

The uplifting story of the Wonderbra; the classic Canadian lumberjack shirt; the gas mask, which changed the course of World War I.

22 mins · Fri, 1 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 2

Time Shifting

Thanks to Canada, standard time now synchronizes clocks all around the world, key frame animation is possible, and instant replay was developed.

22 mins · Fri, 1 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 3

Space Exploration

The Canadarm maneuvers space shuttle payloads; the robotic Dextre reduces the need for spacewalks; the optical technology known as LIDAR.

22 mins · Fri, 8 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 4

Foresting

Totem poles transform trees into cultural works of art; newsprint; water bombers, also known as airtankers, combat wildfires.

22 mins · Fri, 8 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 5

Cultural Revolutions

The history behind a popular superhero and the modern comic book; electronics enhance music; board games demand personal knowledge.

22 mins · Fri, 15 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 6

Working Watercraft

The Canadian landscape is marked by bodies of water and has inspired some inventions and advancements that help people to adapt to water environments.

22 mins · Fri, 15 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 7

Game Gear

Canadian winter and summer sports are variations of the same theme: bulldozing through opponents to hammer a hard thing past some guy guarding a net; the equipment used, however, have fascinating histories that come from the First Nations traditions.

22 mins · Fri, 22 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 8

Sweet Treats

Most foods that Canadians claim to have invented all involve adding some unnecessary sweetness: maple syrup, ginger ale, and chocolate bars.

22 mins · Fri, 22 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 9

Brilliant Amenities

Canadians have translated their attending to the little things in life into brilliant amenities; screws that can be used one-handed, bins to keep out hungry intruders, and harness bags for smelly garbage have made a huge difference for all Canadians.

22 mins · Fri, 29 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 10

Experimental Vehicles

Water-powered jet pack; easy-to-build helicopter that can be assembled in a garage; an electric unicycle that converts into a motorcycle.

22 mins · Fri, 29 Jun 2012

S01 Episode 11

Imperviousness

Canadian have always had to get by in treacherous climates and landscapes; the technologies that have come out of Canada help mankind scoff at the elements: coats fashioned from fur, houses built from soft powdered snow, and an uncrushable suit.

22 mins · Fri, 6 Jul 2012

S01 Episode 12

Revolutionary Perspectives

A microscope reveals the building blocks of life; doctors operate on patients located many kilometres away; an observatory explores the mysteries of marine biology.

22 mins · Fri, 6 Jul 2012

S01 Episode 13

Snow Crossing

The designs of different types of snowshoes and the scenario in which each one is used; how tragedy inspires change for Bombardier; the dangers of being a snowplough driver.

22 mins · Fri, 13 Jul 2012

S01 Episode 14

Medical Breakthroughs

An invention helps arrhythmic hearts keep the beat; a forgotten language allows mute people to speak; discovering the basic building block of complex life-forms.

22 mins · Fri, 13 Jul 2012

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