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Not all monsters are big. In fact, some of the most deadly organisms in the world are invisible to the human eye. Deadly parasites hijack unsuspecting hosts in Animal Planet's new series monsters inside me.

On the heels of recent reports that North Korea has conducted its second nuclear test and sentenced two U.S. journalists to twelve years hard labor, Wide Angle lifts the iron veil on those who dare to escape Kim Jong-Il's hermit nation with Crossing Heaven's Border, premiering Wednesday, July 1 at 10 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings).

STREET CUSTOMS BERLIN, airing this summer on Discovery HD, highlights the talents of car-customizing star Ryan Friedlinghaus and his unorthodox approach to managing his West Coast Customs family of artisans and technicians.

This summer, Discovery Health offers a remarkable look at our most mysterious and fascinating organ in the two-part series PLASTIC FANTASTIC BRAIN, premiering Friday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring groundbreaking neuroscience, Discovery Health profiles the stories of individuals with profound abilities and disabilities, all in an effort to reveal the secrets that lie hidden deep inside the human brain.

When the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel The Steve Irwin docked in Hobart, Tasmania in March, it was met by two dozen members of the Australian Federal Police. They were there to confiscate hundreds of hours of videotape, launching an investigation into what was one of the most intense and dramatic campaigns ever conducted by the Sea Shepherds in their 30-year history.

If you enjoy singing with your neighbors, congregation or classmates, you're taking an increasingly popular path to a successful life. According to a new study by Chorus America, an estimated 32.5 million adults regularly sing in choruses today, up from 23.5 million estimated in 2003.

Just because the economy has many families on a budget, it doesn't mean they have to stay home and watch TV from their couch while snacking on microwave popcorn. A "night out" together doesn't have to break the bank either.

In 2007, Artist Knox has big dreams. And they might seem unlikely for a kid who grew up in a rough south central, Los Angeles neighborhood trying to overcome what fate dealt him. Coming off his impressive victory on Animal Planet's Groomer Has It last year and equipped with his winnings, Artist wants to strike while the iron's hot and open his own dog grooming salon and school.

Dramatic history of Stalin's secret meetings with Roosevelt and Churchill in a new documentary that shatters the myths of World War II and sets the stage for modern day diplomatic efforts.

New era of justice is emerging in Dallas County, Texas where convicted prisoners with legitimate claims of innocence are being granted the opportunity to have DNA evidence tested and their cases re-examined. The legal drama and the astounding ramifications are captured in Investigation Discovery's new six-part series DALLAS DNA, which premieres Tuesday, April 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Your yard is calling … can you hear it? It's crying out for something new this season, something fun and natural that will change the look of the yard. With many considering staying at home this spring and summer, make your home a welcoming oasis with some easy do-it-yourself projects.

Bill Moyers Journal invites viewers to learn more about Lincoln in a special Good Friday performance featuring acclaimed actor Sam Waterston at 9:00 p.m. on PBS.

Since the dawn of time, man has feared what happens when the lights go out. Tapping into these primal fears, Animal Planet's new series NIGHT takes viewers into the darkness to experience the wonder and terror of nocturnal nature and all its animal activities.

In 2007, Odyssey Marine Exploration (OME) announced that they had made an historic discovery in the Atlantic Ocean - seventeen tons of coins, worth an estimated half a billion dollars. On Thursday, April 2 at 10PM ET/PT, Discovery Channel will unveil the gripping drama of the "Black Swan" as it unfolded behind the scenes, from the moment the coins were discovered to the ensuing international legal battle over ownership.

Did a large catfish attack a teenager in a German lake? Did a school of piranha eat flesh down to the bone of a busload of passengers that crashed in an Amazonian river? Over the ages, yarns have been spun that fish have actually preyed on man. These legends have found their way into literature, tales, folklore and now television.

The breathtaking elegance, fiery passion, sumptuous glamour, and awe-inspiring athleticism of competitive ballroom dancing returns to PBS when America's Ballroom Challenge premieres on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. (check local listings).

Although the Valentine's Day is named for a saint, the holiday gives men and women permission to explore their fun and flirty side. Whether you're in a new relationship or seeking to spice up your decades-long marriage, there are lots of easy ways to increase romance this Valentine's Day.

Get ready for the ride of your life. Nearly 10 times a day during the famous 30-day Oak Tree Meet at the Santa Anita Race Track, the world's most skilled jockeys and the boldest thoroughbreds line up at the gate to compete for big bucks or go home broke, risking life and limb in their quest for glory.

Football is a hit with families, but many of the advertisements and promotions that run during pro football broadcasts are not pro-family according to Common Sense Media, an organization releasing a study on the content of ads in America's favorite sport.

Science has the ability to change the future of Ecopolis, this possible blueprint for city life in the year 2050. Ecopolis can benefit from new "green" technologies being explored today that will lead to a more sustainable city life tomorrow. In Science Channel's groundbreaking new six-part series ECOPOLIS, premiering Wednesday, December 10, at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT), Nobel Prize winning scientist Dr. Daniel Kammen uses the Ecopolis blueprint as a test for new technologies that could reshape the environment of the future megacity.

Discovery Health redefines what it means to be fit with COULD YOU SURVIVE? a new series that asks the average American one crucial question: do you have the strength, endurance and agility to survive in an emergency situation?

On World AIDS Day, December 1, many artists are participating in the (RED)WIRE online launch event on MSN, which will include world premiere songs and videos from Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, Dixie Chicks, Jay-Z, John Legend, Kid Rock, The Killers & Elton John, The Police & Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, U2 and more.

A one-hour a one-hour wrap-up of one of the most costly hurricane seasons in U.S. history will premiere on The Weather Channel in November. Featuring members of the "Hurricane Authority" team, STORM SESSIONS - HURRICANE SEASON 2008 will provide an in-depth review of this year's hurricane season.

Designed as the next-generation source of interactive science information on television and on the web, BRINK, on the Science Channel, is the premier series for immersing viewers on the frontlines of cutting-edge breakthroughs in technology, research, inventions, discoveries and the mysteries of the scientific world.

Pumpkins. Good for carving, making pies, baking seeds and a flurry of other fall favorites. But a catapulting pumpkin competition? Now that's an unusual job for this orange gourd-like squash! For 22 memorable years the Delaware-based "World Championship Punkin Chunkin" has hit the skies.

From the forests of Puerto Rico to the jungles of Central America to the high Sierras of the American West, the world's frogs are mysteriously vanishing. Experts believe that as many as one-third to one-half of the planet's 5,743 known amphibian species are in danger of disappearing-victims of the most significant mass extinction since the dinosaurs.

Since mid-July, much of the nation has been gripped by the story of missing Caylee Anthony and suspicions around her mother, Casey. Now, InvestigationDiscovery.com allows everyone to get up to date on what's happening in the Casey and Caylee Anthony case.

When a home faces extinction, what happens to all of the materials that make up that home? Enter Jodi Murphy - green entrepreneur, demolition auctioneer and host of TOTAL WRECKLAMATION on Planet Green, airing every Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m.

Today's women are faced with endless daily demands and expectations - keeping a household running, getting the kids off to school, staying on top of deadlines at work, and trying to get dinner on the table at night, to name a few. TLC's new series, Real Simple. Real Life., airing on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) will help women tackle their daily challenges, sharing strategies to help make life easier.

During the 2007-2008 campaign Animal Planet captured the intensity of Sea Shepherd's mission and the trials and tribulations of the crew in Whale Wars, a new seven part, hour long weekly series.

TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH: IDITAROD, which premiered Tuesday, October 14 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and runs for six consecutive weeks, follows mushers and their sled dog teams as they travel 1,150 miles of rugged terrain, taking on Mother Nature - and each other - in The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Investigation Discovery's new series, CALL 911, follows riveting calls to emergency dispatchers ranging from a life-threatening apartment fire to an emotional, and unanticipated, at-home baby delivery.

As the continued focus on green, sustainable products carries us into fall, how can homeowners integrate environmentally friendly choices into their home improvement projects? Brad Staggs, HGTVPro.com and DIY show producer and host, and a licensed contractor, has the answer.

In an election season when health care reform has become one of the nation's most hotly debated issues, an new film provides a powerful, eye-opening look at the health care crisis in America. Critical Condition on PBS's P.O.V. series lays out the human consequences of an increasingly expensive and inaccessible system. The film shows ordinary hard-working Americans to telling their harrowing stories of battling critical illnesses without health insurance.

What would happen if your dog suddenly were able to talk? Would your pet be anything like the charming canine in Martha Speaks on PBS KIDS?

'Leonardo' was found in Montana almost fully intact. Ninety percent of his body is covered in skin. We know what he ate for his last meal. What makes this so impressive? Leonardo is a 77 million year-old dinosaur. Discovery Channel reveals what is unquestionably one of the most unexpected and important dinosaur discoveries of all time in the one-hour high-definition special SECRETS OF THE DINOSAUR MUMMY, premiering Sunday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

EepyBird, the guys behind the famous Diet Coke & Mentos Experiments, will be releasing their new Extreme Sticky Note Experiments on September 5, 2008. The video will debut on ABC Family during the premiere of "Samurai Girl," 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., a new miniseries starring Jamie Chung and Brendan Fehr, who make cameo appearances in the new 90 second, Sticky Note Experiments video.

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