Modern marvels [ the weird and wonderful world of the everyday:corn and rats

Corn has fed the masses from ancient times to this day. Its unique properties make it ideal for a number of applications. From packing material to plasticizers to fuel, corn is not only a vegetable and cereal grain, it is a vital comodity. Visit Lakeside Foods in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and see how ton...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Actuality Productions Inc , c2008
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Summary:Corn has fed the masses from ancient times to this day. Its unique properties make it ideal for a number of applications. From packing material to plasticizers to fuel, corn is not only a vegetable and cereal grain, it is a vital comodity. Visit Lakeside Foods in Reedsburg, Wisconsin and see how tons of corn are harvested and canned within hours. Then to VeraSun Energy in Charles City, Iowa, to discover how corn is
Item Description:Originally broadcast as episodes of the television series Modern marvels on the History Channel in 2007 and 2008
Physical Description:2 videodisc(100 mins) : sd;col. 4 3/4 in
Production Credits:Produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. ;executive producer Michael Stiller; camera, Keith Barefoot ... [et al.] ; editor, Lou LaProcido ; music, Guy Thomas;writer/producer, Gloria L. Morris;writer/producer, Kaylan Eggert
ISBN:AAAE146910LT1