Bibliograph

Modern marvels, Corn and rats, History ; produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. ; producer, Bruce Nash

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Modern marvels, Corn and rats, History ; produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. ; producer, Bruce Nash

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Modern marvels

Medium

DVD

Oclc number

495356547

Responsibility statement

History ; produced by Actuality Productions, Inc. ; producer, Bruce Nash

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Series statement

Modern marvels

Sub title

Corn and rats

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 converted into fuelRats takes a look at rats as vermin, as pets and as specimens for medical science. Includes a ride with a Terminix exterminator, a tour of a rodenticide plant, and a visit to a specialized rat breeding facility. Finally, rats demonstrate their resiliency in the Xtreme Rat Challenge and scientists are developing a "remote controlled" rat to be used in rescue work

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Weird and wonderful world of the everyday

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Subject