Uncover the wild beginnings behind ordinary objects, legendary figures, and even the sayings we use every day; why did Abraham Lincoln once step into the wrestling ring? How do million-dollar birds procreate? What's the story behind a dog that ignited an international conflict? These are the strangest origin tales you've never heard-and won't believe!

Throughout history, catastrophic disasters have reshaped civilizations - yet some events defy all scientific expectations.

From calling Veteran's Stadium home, to setting up camp in an airport terminal, to turning an unassuming dumpster into a luxurious abode, each of these dwellings are so beyond odd, that they are truly unbelievable.

From relics like the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail, to a tower that could touch heaven, the crew attempts to uncover the real history of biblical artifacts and the possible powers that they possess.

There are many bizarre tales involving U.S. presidents that defy explanation and are still shrouded in mystery.

From 1861-1865, the United States of America found itself in a bloody four-year struggle known as the Civil War.

When it's discovered that a robust nurse is lonely and sad, the other nurses declare they will hold back their favors until she gets a boyfriend.

Radar gets a recorded "Dear John" letter, and the doctors try to come to his assistance with a new girl.

An outsider comes in to whip Buffalo into shape; Gord and Sean's DC-3 delivery goes awry.

Buffalo re-enacts a WWII bombing in a DC-4; Devan discovers a hole in the C-46 mid-flight.

The descendant of a World War I nurse killed in a war crime investigates the story behind a treasured photograph; in Ontario, a young man on the cusp of enlisting in the army digs into the secret World War II history of his code-breaking great aunt.

An outsider comes in to whip Buffalo into shape; Gord and Sean's DC-3 delivery goes awry.

Buffalo re-enacts a WWII bombing in a DC-4; Devan discovers a hole in the C-46 mid-flight.

In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west; the Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production.

The key events of the Allied invasion of Nazi-held Europe during World War II and honoring the diverse backgrounds of all who served, including the experiences of African-Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos and women.

Personal stories of what it was like to be a soldier during WWII; eyewitness accounts of deadly combat situations on land, sea and air.

Exploring the untold stories of the triumphs and challenges of Black Canadian and Caribbean soldiers who served in the Canadian Army at the height of Nazism during World War II, and the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers of all backgrounds.

The powerful story of the first all-Black tank unit to serve in combat in U.S. military history; under Gen. George Patten's command, the 761st battalion fought heroically throughout WWII.

In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west; the Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production.

The key events of the Allied invasion of Nazi-held Europe during World War II and honoring the diverse backgrounds of all who served, including the experiences of African-Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos and women.

The powerful story of the first all-Black tank unit to serve in combat in U.S. military history; under Gen. George Patten's command, the 761st battalion fought heroically throughout WWII.

Exploring the untold stories of the triumphs and challenges of Black Canadian and Caribbean soldiers who served in the Canadian Army at the height of Nazism during World War II, and the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers of all backgrounds.

Personal stories of what it was like to be a soldier during WWII; eyewitness accounts of deadly combat situations on land, sea and air.

In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his collection, and helps build a rare Volkswagen truck; Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard with the help of a monster truck.

Mike builds a 1964 Parisienne for a big family; Avery scores his first client of the year, building a 1975 Ford Bronco as a gift for his client's daughter.

A ghostly salvage in an abandoned hospital brings some unusual finds; the salvage team discovers a surprising collection of vintage items during the demolition of a 50s era subdivision property.

Mike struggles to pick just ten cars to keep out of his collection, and helps build a rare Volkswagen truck; Shafin convinces Avery to clean up his yard with the help of a monster truck.

Mike builds a 1964 Parisienne for a big family; Avery scores his first client of the year, building a 1975 Ford Bronco as a gift for his client's daughter.

Remember when "everybody's doing it" was the reason enough to dive in headfirst?; from gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, revealing the crazes that are sweeping the nation; these obsessions are risky and impossible to resist; it is a trip back to the fads that push the limits and make hazardous history must-see mayhem.

Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned; from a man blasted by a high-pressure air hose, to a lumberjack who survived near decapitation, they border on the impossible.

Discovering a deadly poison lab operated by the Soviet Union's infamous "Doctor Death," a vast nuclear missile site buried beneath the Greenland ice sheet, and the U.S. government's doomsday bunker concealed inside a hollowed-out mountain.

It's one of humanity's oldest nightmares-at the full moon, werewolves that once were men hunt human prey and then feast on their flesh. Stories of this terrifying transformation persist to this day; do real facts lie behind the enduring stories of werewolves?

The Aztecs train children as young as ten to become elite warriors; they instill fierce combat skills, strategic prowess and use brutal human sacrifice to terrorize enemies.

Remember when "everybody's doing it" was the reason enough to dive in headfirst?; from gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, revealing the crazes that are sweeping the nation; these obsessions are risky and impossible to resist; it is a trip back to the fads that push the limits and make hazardous history must-see mayhem.

Japan escalates their war in China, drawing increasing US sanctions and widespread outrage; driven by resource shortages and military ideology, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor in a move that will reshape the course of World War II.

The story of how America's battle to control the seas against the terrifying German U-boats in the Atlantic and Japan's fearsome Navy in the Pacific ultimately turns the tide of the war.

Secrets of popes, rewritten laws and cities lost to the waves are divine discoveries that shake our beliefs and uncover mysteries.

Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned; from a man blasted by a high-pressure air hose, to a lumberjack who survived near decapitation, they border on the impossible.

The Aztecs train children as young as ten to become elite warriors; they instill fierce combat skills, strategic prowess and use brutal human sacrifice to terrorize enemies.

It's one of humanity's oldest nightmares-at the full moon, werewolves that once were men hunt human prey and then feast on their flesh. Stories of this terrifying transformation persist to this day; do real facts lie behind the enduring stories of werewolves?

Secrets of popes, rewritten laws and cities lost to the waves are divine discoveries that shake our beliefs and uncover mysteries.

Remember when "everybody's doing it" was the reason enough to dive in headfirst?; from gravity-defying flagpole sitting and phone booth cramming, to pet skunks and goldfish gulpers, revealing the crazes that are sweeping the nation; these obsessions are risky and impossible to resist; it is a trip back to the fads that push the limits and make hazardous history must-see mayhem.

Discovering a deadly poison lab operated by the Soviet Union's infamous "Doctor Death," a vast nuclear missile site buried beneath the Greenland ice sheet, and the U.S. government's doomsday bunker concealed inside a hollowed-out mountain.

Accidents happen all the time, but every so often, a few defy logic and leave the world stunned; from a man blasted by a high-pressure air hose, to a lumberjack who survived near decapitation, they border on the impossible.

It's one of humanity's oldest nightmares-at the full moon, werewolves that once were men hunt human prey and then feast on their flesh. Stories of this terrifying transformation persist to this day; do real facts lie behind the enduring stories of werewolves?

Secrets of popes, rewritten laws and cities lost to the waves are divine discoveries that shake our beliefs and uncover mysteries.

The Aztecs train children as young as ten to become elite warriors; they instill fierce combat skills, strategic prowess and use brutal human sacrifice to terrorize enemies.

On their first runs of the new season, Lisa is forced to stop when the unrelenting road knocks her engine apart; Todd attempts an ambitious bush fix to muscle his load back onto the trailer.

Lisa's truck loses all heat as temperatures plummet toward -40, forcing her to seek help from Scooter; when the two competitive drivers meet for the first time, they make a bet that changes the course of the season.

Peter and Beat create log dummies for a local ski race; Joe builds a waterfront home in Oregon; Jr. struggles with a cabin in Saskatchewan.

The crew at a new restoration shop takes on their first jobs restoring vintage cars, including a 1966 Lincoln Ragtop convertible and a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger.

Big Donny's senior drivers battle each other in the far north, while his most junior races to a hydro plant that can't restore power without her; when a competitor ups his game, Donny discovers his hotshotting empire is under attack.

A businesswoman's personal items sound alarms; a cargo ship crew member who has been concealing in the ceiling; a puppeteer couple; an American seeking legal advice in Ontario.

Partygoers receive rave reviews at the Coutts crossing; officers delve into an international affair.

Hawkeye and Trapper, with an assist from Radar, make up a fictitious captain in order to donate his salary to an orphanage.

The doctors conspire to retire a gung-ho colonel whose military exploits are making the hospital busier than usual.

Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time. But when he is found dead at his peak at the age of 32, many don't believe the coroner's assessment. So, what-or who-killed Bruce Lee?

The crew at a new restoration shop takes on their first jobs restoring vintage cars, including a 1966 Lincoln Ragtop convertible and a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger.

Big Donny's senior drivers battle each other in the far north, while his most junior races to a hydro plant that can't restore power without her; when a competitor ups his game, Donny discovers his hotshotting empire is under attack.

One of World War II's greatest unsolved mysteries: an incomparable work of art worth half a billion dollars, lost without a trace; perhaps the single most valuable object the Nazis ever stole, the quest for this treasure has lasted over 75 years.

Hawkeye and Trapper, with an assist from Radar, make up a fictitious captain in order to donate his salary to an orphanage.

The doctors conspire to retire a gung-ho colonel whose military exploits are making the hospital busier than usual.

The gruesome murder of a young beauty goes unsolved for decades; there's a long line of suspects, each more mysterious than the next.

Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time. But when he is found dead at his peak at the age of 32, many don't believe the coroner's assessment. So, what-or who-killed Bruce Lee?

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces sweep across Southeast Asia; on Guadalcanal, United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping their relentless advance.

As Hitler's reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe, his hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.

The Viking's fearless ability to launch devastating raids across vast distances make him an elite force from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century; armed with axe and sword, he uses both strength and strategy to dominate his enemies.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces sweep across Southeast Asia; on Guadalcanal, United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping their relentless advance.

As Hitler's reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe, his hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.

The Viking's fearless ability to launch devastating raids across vast distances make him an elite force from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century; armed with axe and sword, he uses both strength and strategy to dominate his enemies.

Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time. But when he is found dead at his peak at the age of 32, many don't believe the coroner's assessment. So, what-or who-killed Bruce Lee?

One of World War II's greatest unsolved mysteries: an incomparable work of art worth half a billion dollars, lost without a trace; perhaps the single most valuable object the Nazis ever stole, the quest for this treasure has lasted over 75 years.

The gruesome murder of a young beauty goes unsolved for decades; there's a long line of suspects, each more mysterious than the next.

Hawkeye and Trapper, with an assist from Radar, make up a fictitious captain in order to donate his salary to an orphanage.

The doctors conspire to retire a gung-ho colonel whose military exploits are making the hospital busier than usual.

Todd returns to face an old nemesis that once defeated him and destroyed his truck, Asheweig Road; Lisa tackles the longest run of the season so far, but disaster strikes when a fire breaks out beneath her truck.

Todd hauls a massive machine as he fights his way home in a final showdown with his nemesis, the infamous Asheweig Road; Scooter calls in a local road crew after losing a battle with an angry hill on his return trip along the goat trail.

Peter battles the elements to build a retirement home; Bryan Jr. builds an entryway for his wife; Andre and Joel help Bryan Sr. sell his California mansion.

Mike's brother entrusts him to restore his 1964 Buick Riviera dream car; Mike restores a 1966 Beaumont Sport Deluxe; Mike hires a 17-year-old apprentice who's failed her driver's test and needs her licence to do the job.

Big Donny dispatches his entire crew to a challenging roadside crash recovery, but things go sideways when Craig is missing-in-action on the job. Angela struggles when she's sidelined after her truck breaks down on a hotshot mission.

Cookies can be more trouble than treat; twins with matching beers take a wrong turn.

Officers make a stunning discovery; a tourist's papers hint at her true plans for coming to Canada.

Frank throws his back out and applies for a Purple Heart, while Hawkeye mourns the loss of a friend and sends an underage soldier home.

Hawkeye writes to his father detailing Radar's attempts at passing an exam and a sudden cooling of affections between Frank and Margaret.

Adolf Hitler was deeply into the occult and even established a Nazi organization called the Ahnenerbe, with a secret mission to track down and confiscate holy relics.

Mike's brother entrusts him to restore his 1964 Buick Riviera dream car; Mike restores a 1966 Beaumont Sport Deluxe; Mike hires a 17-year-old apprentice who's failed her driver's test and needs her licence to do the job.

Big Donny dispatches his entire crew to a challenging roadside crash recovery, but things go sideways when Craig is missing-in-action on the job. Angela struggles when she's sidelined after her truck breaks down on a hotshot mission.

Examining how far the U.S. goes to protect the commander in chief.

Frank throws his back out and applies for a Purple Heart, while Hawkeye mourns the loss of a friend and sends an underage soldier home.

Hawkeye writes to his father detailing Radar's attempts at passing an exam and a sudden cooling of affections between Frank and Margaret.

The Viking's fearless ability to launch devastating raids across vast distances make him an elite force from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century; armed with axe and sword, he uses both strength and strategy to dominate his enemies.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces sweep across Southeast Asia; on Guadalcanal, United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping their relentless advance.

As Hitler's reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe, his hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.

Are UFOs monitoring military activity? A strange, jellyfish-shaped object is caught on camera over a restricted base. In Italy, a pilot captures images that defy explanation. Tony Harris and his team investigate these chilling encounters and deliver their verdict.

Step inside hidden areas where history was steered in secret, from Churchill's wartime bunker, complete with a direct line to FDR concealed inside his private bathroom, to a Soviet weapons base in the desert exposed only by a daring U-2 spy mission.

Adolf Hitler was deeply into the occult and even established a Nazi organization called the Ahnenerbe, with a secret mission to track down and confiscate holy relics.

Are UFOs monitoring military activity? A strange, jellyfish-shaped object is caught on camera over a restricted base. In Italy, a pilot captures images that defy explanation. Tony Harris and his team investigate these chilling encounters and deliver their verdict.

Step inside hidden areas where history was steered in secret, from Churchill's wartime bunker, complete with a direct line to FDR concealed inside his private bathroom, to a Soviet weapons base in the desert exposed only by a daring U-2 spy mission.

Examining how far the U.S. goes to protect the commander in chief.

Adolf Hitler was deeply into the occult and even established a Nazi organization called the Ahnenerbe, with a secret mission to track down and confiscate holy relics.

Step inside hidden areas where history was steered in secret, from Churchill's wartime bunker, complete with a direct line to FDR concealed inside his private bathroom, to a Soviet weapons base in the desert exposed only by a daring U-2 spy mission.

Frank throws his back out and applies for a Purple Heart, while Hawkeye mourns the loss of a friend and sends an underage soldier home.

Hawkeye writes to his father detailing Radar's attempts at passing an exam and a sudden cooling of affections between Frank and Margaret.

Lisa, Scooter and company driver Muskie Todd team up as a three-truck convoy to take on the notorious Asheweig Road; the trio must work together to survive a looming disaster.

The Muskie Creek convoy struggles to recover from disaster after an ice bridge collapses beneath Lisa's truck, tipping her off the road; Scooter launches an unorthodox plan to get them back on track; Todd races out of the wilderness on a deadline.

Beat builds a cabin in Germany; Peter and Bryan Sr. win a Guinness World Record; Joel takes on a difficult project.

Mike and the crew take on a World War II-era Power Wagon; a 1968 Chevy Chevelle becomes a nightmare job.

Dave and his daughter Alyssa struggle to recover a vintage ore cart from an abandoned copper mine; Angela struggles on what should be an easy job, and Dale goes on an epic hunt for furnace oil for Donny's shop.

A senior has some unfriendly gear in his RV; a Canadian returning from Panama tells all.

An American is busted trying to catch a different kind of trip; officers help a tipsy traveler.

During a cold snap, a pair of long johns sent to Hawkeye from home becomes a much-sought-after commodity.

While settling down to listen to the Army-Navy game, the 4077th is bombarded and left with an unexploded bomb to defuse.

The modern concept of extreme sports is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the lack of rules made them truly extreme; from bone-crushing football and deadly baseball games to wild events like auto polo.

Mike and the crew take on a World War II-era Power Wagon; a 1968 Chevy Chevelle becomes a nightmare job.

Dave and his daughter Alyssa struggle to recover a vintage ore cart from an abandoned copper mine; Angela struggles on what should be an easy job, and Dale goes on an epic hunt for furnace oil for Donny's shop.

Before toilet paper, Americans used just about anything, until the Scott brothers turn a mistake into an opportunity and invent the toilet paper roll.

During a cold snap, a pair of long johns sent to Hawkeye from home becomes a much-sought-after commodity.

While settling down to listen to the Army-Navy game, the 4077th is bombarded and left with an unexploded bomb to defuse.

A struggling chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand and launch the world's most iconic movie candies.

A century ago, shipping packages was slow and shipping overnight was impossible, until two Seattle brothers risk everything to reinvent shipping packages for all; a tenacious Yale graduate creates a world-famous express delivery service.

Before toilet paper, Americans used just about anything, until the Scott brothers turn a mistake into an opportunity and invent the toilet paper roll.

Stephen Whitman introduces Americans to chocolate candy in a sampler box; Russell Stover builds a competing company; both brands help turn chocolate from an unknown import to a boxed American staple, given as a gift of love to this day.

The modern concept of extreme sports is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the lack of rules made them truly extreme; from bone-crushing football and deadly baseball games to wild events like auto polo.

A struggling chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand and launch the world's most iconic movie candies.

Stephen Whitman introduces Americans to chocolate candy in a sampler box; Russell Stover builds a competing company; both brands help turn chocolate from an unknown import to a boxed American staple, given as a gift of love to this day.

The modern concept of extreme sports is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the lack of rules made them truly extreme; from bone-crushing football and deadly baseball games to wild events like auto polo.

A century ago, shipping packages was slow and shipping overnight was impossible, until two Seattle brothers risk everything to reinvent shipping packages for all; a tenacious Yale graduate creates a world-famous express delivery service.

Before toilet paper, Americans used just about anything, until the Scott brothers turn a mistake into an opportunity and invent the toilet paper roll.

A struggling chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand and launch the world's most iconic movie candies.

During a cold snap, a pair of long johns sent to Hawkeye from home becomes a much-sought-after commodity.

While settling down to listen to the Army-Navy game, the 4077th is bombarded and left with an unexploded bomb to defuse.

Muskie Creek operations manager Bill Danh sends a six-truck convoy, including Lisa, Scooter, and Todd, on a crucial but near-impossible mission to a remote outpost on the Hudson Bay, traveling the world's longest winter road.

Scooter and Muskie Todd split from the convoy and blast deeper into the wilderness, where Scooter's truck vanishes into a drift left by a recent blizzard; Bill sends reinforcements as Todd and Lisa battle to complete their mission.

Bryan Jr. feels the heat to recreate the cozy log home a British Columbia couple lost to a fire; Peter hopes for a ticket to heaven by building a covered entryway for the local church.

Mike restores a 1966 Mustang in the hope of finding a buyer with deep pockets; Connor helps his dad sell a 1968 Plymouth Satellite.

After Angela accepts a job from Dave, Big Donny lures her away with a better offer; Dave tries to get back at him by buying a truck Donny wanted just so he can flip it to him for a profit; an overworked Junior convinces Craig to go for a joyride.

A heavy automobile container hints at trouble; A student's stash of food brings him discomfort.

A traveler returns with a surprise; Marine officers come upon an infested container.

After a bad session in the O.R., Hawkeye quarrels with Frank over his inadequacies, then finds one of his own patients is sinking fast.

When Frank threatens to leave, Hawkeye and Trapper find it means double duty for them and invent a way to make him stay.

From wild devices that powered down before booting up to groundbreaking innovations that transformed society, we look at tech creations that broke the bank and changed the course of modern history.

Mike restores a 1966 Mustang in the hope of finding a buyer with deep pockets; Connor helps his dad sell a 1968 Plymouth Satellite.

After Angela accepts a job from Dave, Big Donny lures her away with a better offer; Dave tries to get back at him by buying a truck Donny wanted just so he can flip it to him for a profit; an overworked Junior convinces Craig to go for a joyride.

Mike and Jersey go wild for a Kentucky stockpile; Mike steps up with a high bid for the Holy Grail of vintage motorbikes.

After a bad session in the O.R., Hawkeye quarrels with Frank over his inadequacies, then finds one of his own patients is sinking fast.

When Frank threatens to leave, Hawkeye and Trapper find it means double duty for them and invent a way to make him stay.

A Kentucky roadside attraction is packed with rare signs; in Louisiana, bundle-master Mike helps Robbie seal the deal on a time-capsule truck.

Mike and Jersey sift through a tidal wave of early technology; Robbie is determined to rev up a one-of-a-kind car with no owner's manual.

Whether unearthed in woodsheds, abandoned places and even the local dump, these discarded and forgotten backyard discoveries lead to jaw-dropping jackpots.

Chum goes bananas when a seller brings in vintage toys from the Planet of the Apes franchise. Then, Rick and Corey press play on vintage Motorama and Jet Pilot arcade games. Will they have a high score, or will the seller level up their offer? Later, Chum goes paw-sitively bonkers for a Rin Tin Tin "autograph. And finally, Rick looks for a price that impresses him much when a seller comes in with a pair of boots worn by country superstar Shania Twain.

From wild devices that powered down before booting up to groundbreaking innovations that transformed society, we look at tech creations that broke the bank and changed the course of modern history.

A Kentucky roadside attraction is packed with rare signs; in Louisiana, bundle-master Mike helps Robbie seal the deal on a time-capsule truck.

Chum goes bananas when a seller brings in vintage toys from the Planet of the Apes franchise. Then, Rick and Corey press play on vintage Motorama and Jet Pilot arcade games. Will they have a high score, or will the seller level up their offer? Later, Chum goes paw-sitively bonkers for a Rin Tin Tin "autograph. And finally, Rick looks for a price that impresses him much when a seller comes in with a pair of boots worn by country superstar Shania Twain.

From wild devices that powered down before booting up to groundbreaking innovations that transformed society, we look at tech creations that broke the bank and changed the course of modern history.

Whether unearthed in woodsheds, abandoned places and even the local dump, these discarded and forgotten backyard discoveries lead to jaw-dropping jackpots.

Mike and Jersey sift through a tidal wave of early technology; Robbie is determined to rev up a one-of-a-kind car with no owner's manual.

Mike and Jersey go wild for a Kentucky stockpile; Mike steps up with a high bid for the Holy Grail of vintage motorbikes.

After a bad session in the O.R., Hawkeye quarrels with Frank over his inadequacies, then finds one of his own patients is sinking fast.

When Frank threatens to leave, Hawkeye and Trapper find it means double duty for them and invent a way to make him stay.

The fundamental creation of the wheel helps shape the human experience, but if the wheel suddenly stopped working and society lost the greatest, game-changing accomplishments made using wheel technology, the world would be vastly different.

Exploring what the world would be like if salt and all of its vital contributions, from food preservation to enabling industry, were to suddenly disappear.

While Beat constructs a luxury fishing lodge in northern British Columbia, Bryan Jr. gives the local gun shop a much-needed facelift; Peter joins forces with his former crane operator, Nelly, to build a sandbox on steroids for her baby girl.

Mike fixes a 1961 Cadillac to showcase and smash to pieces at Rust Valley's annual Demolition Derby; mechanic Dave enters a 1974 Chrysler New Yorker for the big event.

In the Northwest Territories, Dale and Craig struggle to deliver essential goods to communities reeling from the pandemic, but keep getting derailed by personal demons; In B.C., Angela hustles to distribute a massive load of hand sanitizer.

A student is failing his customs exam; officers prevent an artifact from going down in history.

The canine unit brings home the bacon; A traveler discovers she's got a friend in high places.

News spreads throughout the camp that a cease-fire is imminent.

While an entertainer does a show from an improvised stage in the compound, the comedy and drama of the doctors' lives go on.

Some of Earth's most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage; proof that the strangest legends sometimes walk, swim, or fly among us.

Mike fixes a 1961 Cadillac to showcase and smash to pieces at Rust Valley's annual Demolition Derby; mechanic Dave enters a 1974 Chrysler New Yorker for the big event.

In the Northwest Territories, Dale and Craig struggle to deliver essential goods to communities reeling from the pandemic, but keep getting derailed by personal demons; In B.C., Angela hustles to distribute a massive load of hand sanitizer.

From the eerie reports of spontaneous human combustion and the hunt for the Highgate Vampire, to the unsettling boogeymen known as the Men in Black appearing after UFO sightings, could these legends be more than just stories?

News spreads throughout the camp that a cease-fire is imminent.

While an entertainer does a show from an improvised stage in the compound, the comedy and drama of the doctors' lives go on.

Some of Earth's most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage; proof that the strangest legends sometimes walk, swim, or fly among us.

Did two warehouse employees discover a mystery monster in Mexico? It's a classic 1960s UFO photo, but is it history or a hoax? Has someone genetically engineered a half-human, half-goat hybrid? Did someone photograph a ghost in the same haunted hotel that inspired Stephen King's "The Shining"? Tony Harris and his team of experts examine the clues and deliver the answers.

From the eerie reports of spontaneous human combustion and the hunt for the Highgate Vampire, to the unsettling boogeymen known as the Men in Black appearing after UFO sightings, could these legends be more than just stories?

Africa is the birthplace of humanity and remains one of the most mysterious continents on Earth. From lost cities buried beneath shifting sands, to abandoned ruins steeped in fascinating folklore, to the elusive tomb of history's most mighty queen, what secrets lie hidden throughout Africa's vast and unexplored ancient landscape?

A trip to the doctor is sure to cure any afflicted individual, but what happens when even the doctors are stunned by what they see?; from a family cursed with blue skin, to a girl allergic to the world's most unlimited resource and more.

Some of Earth's most remarkable creatures push the limits of belief from a headless chicken who toured the nation, to a goat who tipped the scales of war, to dolphins drafted into Cold War espionage; proof that the strangest legends sometimes walk, swim, or fly among us.

Africa is the birthplace of humanity and remains one of the most mysterious continents on Earth. From lost cities buried beneath shifting sands, to abandoned ruins steeped in fascinating folklore, to the elusive tomb of history's most mighty queen, what secrets lie hidden throughout Africa's vast and unexplored ancient landscape?

A trip to the doctor is sure to cure any afflicted individual, but what happens when even the doctors are stunned by what they see?; from a family cursed with blue skin, to a girl allergic to the world's most unlimited resource and more.

Did two warehouse employees discover a mystery monster in Mexico? It's a classic 1960s UFO photo, but is it history or a hoax? Has someone genetically engineered a half-human, half-goat hybrid? Did someone photograph a ghost in the same haunted hotel that inspired Stephen King's "The Shining"? Tony Harris and his team of experts examine the clues and deliver the answers.

From the eerie reports of spontaneous human combustion and the hunt for the Highgate Vampire, to the unsettling boogeymen known as the Men in Black appearing after UFO sightings, could these legends be more than just stories?

Africa is the birthplace of humanity and remains one of the most mysterious continents on Earth. From lost cities buried beneath shifting sands, to abandoned ruins steeped in fascinating folklore, to the elusive tomb of history's most mighty queen, what secrets lie hidden throughout Africa's vast and unexplored ancient landscape?

News spreads throughout the camp that a cease-fire is imminent.

While an entertainer does a show from an improvised stage in the compound, the comedy and drama of the doctors' lives go on.

Chuck quits due to all the drama and Joe clashes with maintenance when a sale is delayed.

When the C-46 has a hydraulic fluid leak on the valley run, Jimmy is forced to crawl into the "hellhole.".

Kevin Wenstob negotiates a deal with a big new customer who drives a hard bargain; Erik struggles to fix the mill's broken log loader and Sarah catches an interloper at the mill.

Chuck quits due to all the drama and Joe clashes with maintenance when a sale is delayed.

When the C-46 has a hydraulic fluid leak on the valley run, Jimmy is forced to crawl into the "hellhole.".

Kevin Wenstob negotiates a deal with a big new customer who drives a hard bargain; Erik struggles to fix the mill's broken log loader and Sarah catches an interloper at the mill.

Survival experts try finding food, shelter, and water as they each begin the task of living alone.

Wolves and bears continue to cause problems; finding clean drinking water soon becomes a critical issue for the men.

The extreme isolation is beginning to take its toll on the men; a survivalist undertakes a massive cabin project.

The remaining survivalists show signs of cracking; one participant finds himself stalked by a cougar.

A brutal storm batters the remaining men and gale-force winds tear through their makeshift camps; one survivalist pushes his bush-craft skills to limit attempts to find a way to set sail on the turbulent seas.

The remaining participants are finally adapting to the cruel environment, but the hunt for food leads them into harms way; one man is forced to drop his new boat miles from camp.

In the viciously freezing temperatures, the hunt for food becomes the primary focus of the remaining survivalists; some find gratifying success, while others face complete failure.

Temperatures fall on the island and the remaining contestants are forced to face the onset of winter head on; one man risks it all, while everyone struggles with the continuing effects of isolation and freezing temperatures.

Extreme isolation takes its toll on the rest of the participants in the wild; each man's battle turns to the mind as well as the elements.

Two men are left on Vancouver Island as the storm of the year blows in; the unrelenting elements, isolation and starvation force one to go home.

Two men are left on Vancouver Island as the storm of the year blows in; the unrelenting elements, isolation and starvation force one to go home.

Survival experts try finding food, shelter, and water as they each begin the task of living alone.

Wolves and bears continue to cause problems; finding clean drinking water soon becomes a critical issue for the men.

The extreme isolation is beginning to take its toll on the men; a survivalist undertakes a massive cabin project.

The remaining survivalists show signs of cracking; one participant finds himself stalked by a cougar.

A brutal storm batters the remaining men and gale-force winds tear through their makeshift camps; one survivalist pushes his bush-craft skills to limit attempts to find a way to set sail on the turbulent seas.

The remaining participants are finally adapting to the cruel environment, but the hunt for food leads them into harms way; one man is forced to drop his new boat miles from camp.

In the viciously freezing temperatures, the hunt for food becomes the primary focus of the remaining survivalists; some find gratifying success, while others face complete failure.

A major setback in the final stages of restoring a 1964 Parisienne blows Mike's budget; the day of Mike's auction and the biggest financial gamble of his life arrives; Mike grapples with regret, and chaos threatens to derail the entire event.

Mike kicks off his fifth year in business with the restoration of a rare 1971 International Scout II, before teaming up with his brothers to find a new home for their late father's 1964 Mercury motor.

At the site of a 19th century country church that has reached the end of its life, the salvage team plans to delicately extract fragile stained-glass windows and 200-year-old pine beams, but things quickly go sideways.

A major setback in the final stages of restoring a 1964 Parisienne blows Mike's budget; the day of Mike's auction and the biggest financial gamble of his life arrives; Mike grapples with regret, and chaos threatens to derail the entire event.

Mike kicks off his fifth year in business with the restoration of a rare 1971 International Scout II, before teaming up with his brothers to find a new home for their late father's 1964 Mercury motor.

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb?; from dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled people to death, to toxic hair implants and tanning pills that left them glowing orange.

History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others; like the man who single-handedly liberated a town during World War II; or an epic robbery in Buenos Aires that was pulled off with zero casualties.

Undercover smokescreens driven by daring agents in service of executing a greater purpose.

The world's most famous painting vanishes in a daring heist, sparking international outrage and a global manhunt; a master detective is called in, who zeroes in on a handful of suspects with the motive and means to pull off the theft; who stole the legendary Mona Lisa?

Isolated, deadly, and unforgettable; places like Iwo Jima, Devil's Island, and Snake Island are home to some of history's darkest stories.

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb?; from dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled people to death, to toxic hair implants and tanning pills that left them glowing orange.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces sweep across Southeast Asia; on Guadalcanal, United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping their relentless advance.

As Hitler's reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe, his hateful rhetoric leads to anti-Jewish persecution and ultimately, genocide.

A long-lost keepsake tied to the world's most famous astronaut, a giant flying reptile that once ruled the skies, and a previously unknown planet orbiting two suns; some extraordinary discoveries remind us to keep looking up.

History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others; like the man who single-handedly liberated a town during World War II; or an epic robbery in Buenos Aires that was pulled off with zero casualties.

Isolated, deadly, and unforgettable; places like Iwo Jima, Devil's Island, and Snake Island are home to some of history's darkest stories.

The world's most famous painting vanishes in a daring heist, sparking international outrage and a global manhunt; a master detective is called in, who zeroes in on a handful of suspects with the motive and means to pull off the theft; who stole the legendary Mona Lisa?

A long-lost keepsake tied to the world's most famous astronaut, a giant flying reptile that once ruled the skies, and a previously unknown planet orbiting two suns; some extraordinary discoveries remind us to keep looking up.

Remember when looking your best meant risking life and limb?; from dentures that could explode at the dinner table and stiff shirt collars that strangled people to death, to toxic hair implants and tanning pills that left them glowing orange.

Undercover smokescreens driven by daring agents in service of executing a greater purpose.

History is full of people pushing the limits, but some are more astonishing than others; like the man who single-handedly liberated a town during World War II; or an epic robbery in Buenos Aires that was pulled off with zero casualties.

The world's most famous painting vanishes in a daring heist, sparking international outrage and a global manhunt; a master detective is called in, who zeroes in on a handful of suspects with the motive and means to pull off the theft; who stole the legendary Mona Lisa?

A long-lost keepsake tied to the world's most famous astronaut, a giant flying reptile that once ruled the skies, and a previously unknown planet orbiting two suns; some extraordinary discoveries remind us to keep looking up.

Isolated, deadly, and unforgettable; places like Iwo Jima, Devil's Island, and Snake Island are home to some of history's darkest stories.

Descendants of the Black Loyalists, Jamaican Maroons, and the Black Refugees represent Canada's largest Black population, and their incredible story begins in Nova Scotia in the 1700s.

Born free of an Ojibwe father and an escaped-slave mother in Upper Canada, John 'Daddy' Hall fought in the War of 1812, was captured and sold into slavery.

Bryan builds a log smoker; Beat creates a summer home; Joel converts his kids' playhouse into a mini man-cave.

Mike restores a 1938 International Harvester; the shop holds a swap meet; wedding bells ring for Greg.

Dale takes on river crossings and rocky mountain roads while hauling a piano by himself to a wealthy client with sky-high expectations; the engine in Dave's brand-new hotshot truck fails, leaving him a narrow window to replace it before the deadline.

Strange beetles and butterflies are mailed into Canada that may carry disease.

A captain navigates troubled waters when he forgets to declare himself to the authorities.

The personnel of the 4077th try to make a good impression on a psychiatrist when threatened with reassignment.

Daily bombing near the hospital by an inept North Korean pilot becomes the leading spectator sport at the 4077th.

Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe; catches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg; are there any rich Viking hoards still waiting to be found? And if so, where are they?

Mike restores a 1938 International Harvester; the shop holds a swap meet; wedding bells ring for Greg.

Dale takes on river crossings and rocky mountain roads while hauling a piano by himself to a wealthy client with sky-high expectations; the engine in Dave's brand-new hotshot truck fails, leaving him a narrow window to replace it before the deadline.

An infamous Cold War cold case involving nine hikers found mutilated on a remote mountain slope; for over 60 years, authorities and amateurs alike have been trying to figure out what happened in a place that's been called "Russia's Area 51.".

The personnel of the 4077th try to make a good impression on a psychiatrist when threatened with reassignment.

Daily bombing near the hospital by an inept North Korean pilot becomes the leading spectator sport at the 4077th.

An Aztec king's glittering treasure vanishes into thin air, inspiring a 500-year search that spans continents; one of the greatest warriors of all-time amassed a vast horde believed to be worth more than $3 billion today.

Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe; catches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg; are there any rich Viking hoards still waiting to be found? And if so, where are they?