Seriously Amazing Objects

America: land of liberty, opportunity, and some Seriously Amazing Objects, many of which are on display or in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. Join us as we whisk unsuspecting museum visitors inside the vaults to get up close and personal with some of history's great treasures. From the Spirit of St. Louis to the Model T, and from Edison's light bulb to Seinfeld's "puffy shirt," this series celebrates our nation's explorers, trailblazers, and megastars, sharing their stories through unforgettable objects.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Seriously Amazing Objects
First Air Date	November 25, 2013
Last Air Date	December 23, 2013
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	German, English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Smithsonian Channel Smithsonian Networks
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S01E05

Tools

Our world exists because of tools, from stone choppers used nearly two million years ago to the smart phones we depend on today. Join us as we celebrate the remarkable, and sometimes peculiar, history of these objects, many of which are on display or in the archives of the Smithsonian Institution. We'll peer into high-tech telescopes, examine an Alaskan beluga whale gutskin parka, learn the inspiration for the flexible drinking straw and more. And we'll bring some lucky museum-goers along for the ride!

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