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Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach viewers how things work. It was awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003, and was nominated for the Gemini Awards. The series aired from 1997 to 2001, and re-runs of the show continued to air on many channels until 2008. It aired on BBC Kids and Discovery Kids until December 31, 2009. After the closure of Discovery Kids Canada, BBC Kids stopped airing re-runs in all countries except Canada. The reruns on BBC Kids in Canada ended on May 14, 2011. As of 2013 re-runs of the show continue to air on Knowledge Network. Along with Cuthbert and Baruchel, the cast included Charles Powell nicknamed "Charlie" for the series, Tyler Kyte, and eventually Vanessa Lengies. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.
Episode 23 : Fly At Your Own Risk
February. 08,1998
Episode 22 : Music Scene
February. 01,1998
Episode 21 : Fly
January. 25,1998
Episode 20 : Money
January. 18,1998
Minting at the Canadian Mint, Gold blocks that would be melted and shaped into coins, Trading at the the Stock Market, and how to spot counterfeit money.
Episode 19 : Greatest Hits #1
January. 11,1998
A collaboration of clips from the most exciting, fascinating, and educational episodes.
Episode 18 : Androids And 'BOTS'
January. 04,1998
Episode 17 : Spaceships
December. 28,1997
Episode 16 : Toys And Games
December. 21,1997
Episode 15 : Aquariums
December. 14,1997
The collection of fish and how to build an aquarium. Information on sea-lion and different eco-systems.
Episode 14 : Fire!
December. 07,1997
Episode 13 : Food
November. 30,1997
Food-poisoning inspections, Making ice-cream in your home. The creation of bubble-gum and making some for yourself. Eating bugs for protein.
Episode 12 : Zap!
November. 23,1997
Episode 11 : Aircraft Carrier
November. 16,1997
The explanations of Catapults, and the take-off & landing of aircrafts on Carriers. Carrier Facts were produced.
Episode 10 : Big Buildings
November. 09,1997
Blowing up buildings is demonstrated in this episode along with something about concrete and elevators for tall structures.
Episode 9 : Boats
November. 02,1997
Episode 8 : Garbage
October. 26,1997
Episode 7 : Sports
October. 19,1997
The exciting pitch in baseball. Bearings, Nike Shoes, and Mountain Biking are also viewed.
Episode 6 : Roller Coasters
October. 12,1997
This episode is about the science of Coasters, the thrill factor, marathons and the explanation of centripetal force.
Episode 5 : Cool Cars
October. 05,1997
Episode 4 : Zoos
September. 28,1997
Episode 3 : Hollywood FX
September. 21,1997
Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
Episode 2 : Submarine
September. 14,1997
Episode 1 : Underground
September. 07,1997
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