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HISTORY HD – Astro channel 575
Sliced (New Series)
Premieres every Tuesday @ 9pm, 16 November 2010
Synopsis:
Want to discover the secret inner workings of the world around you? The truth is just a slice away. From coin-operated machines and toys to armored cars and gas stations, the everyday objects that fill our lives hold secrets just waiting to be answered. Our host will grab hold of the world’s toughest power tools to literally slice each object in half, uncovering its inner mechanics and fascinating history. We reveal the surprising things that make our world tick, as we slice deep into the unseen world all around us.
Coin Operated, 16 Nov @ 9pm
Coin-operated games have been around for over a century. Since the beginning, players found tricks to beating the odds and keeping their quarters. Manufacturers have countered with special features to stop cheating. On this episode of SLICED, John dissects a pinball machine, a slot machine and a pool table. He’ll find out if it’s still possible to cheat games or if the cheat is always on you.
Armoured Vehicle, 16 Nov @ 9.30pm
Armored vehicles first rolled into battle nearly a century ago. A large steel plate blanketed the entire car. But today’s armored vehicles are ultimate in stealth. They look like ordinary cars but just beneath their surface is a full array of technological advances that enables passengers to survive direct assaults. This week on SLICED, John puts an armored van to the test with guns and explosives. If it passes, he’ll slice through its surface to uncover why these vehicles are so good at keeping people alive.
Confidential Kitchen, 23 Nov @ 9pm
The average person spends about seven hours a day in their kitchen. But to most of us, the inner workings of our appliances remain a mystery. In this episode, John unveils the insides of refrigerators, stoves, and a garbage disposal. He’s slicing and dicing to find the secrets of our hottest, coldest, and most dangerous kitchen machines. Kitchen Confidential, no longer.
Toys, 23 Nov @ 9.30pm
They may seem childlike on the outside, but what’s on the inside of toys will surprise kids of all ages. Are the odds against you when you consult the Magic 8-Ball? Which toy car is fastest in a head-to-head race? And why does shaking erase an Etch-a-Sketch? John McCalmont takes apart our favorite childhood icons to discover the secrets inside the toys we never outgrew.
Power Tools, 30 Nov @ 9pm
Mankind has used power tools for over a century. Today’s power tools are complex machines built to work faster, cut through anything, and lift the heaviest loads. On this episode of Sliced, Power Tools are on the chopping block: chainsaws, nail guns, and power lifters. John will put them to the test, to find out which tools are up to the challenge, and which ones don’t make the cut.
Bathroom Disaster, 30 Nov @ 9.30pm
The bathroom – where water and electric appliances come together – can be the most dangerous room in your home. To discover the dirty secrets hidden inside your bathroom, John’s cutting into toilets, hairdryers and a shower. He’ll debunk the myths and shed light on the shocking dangers – so you don’t have to learn the hard way.
This program is available in Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin subtitles.
