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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 show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.
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Episode 1 - Underground
Release Date: 1997-09-20Jay and Elisha explore dark tunnels and stinky sewers to check out where the stuff we flush down the toilet really ends up!
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Episode 2 - Submarines
Release Date: 1997-09-27Jay and Elisha find subs you paddle, subs going to Jupiter, and even the world's largest 15-story submarine.
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Episode 3 - Special Effects
Release Date: 1997-09-21Demonstrations of Saloon Brawls are shown, Information on fake Blood and gun fights are told. Learning about how Boat Chases work.
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Episode 4 - Zoos
Release Date: 1997-10-11Take a walk on the wild side with Elisha and Jay, who go to work behind-the-scenes at some of the world's coolest zoos.
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Episode 5 - Cool Cars
Release Date: 1997-10-18Our adventurous co-hosts check out the coolest cars around from monster trucks and solar cars to cars that drive by themselves.
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Episode 6 - Coasters
Release Date: 1997-10-25Adventure-seekers Elisha and Jay brave ear-popping heights.
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Episode 7 - Sports
Release Date: 1997-10-23Build your own skateboard ramp and shoot hoops with NBA Rookie of the year!
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Episode 8 - Garbage
Release Date: 1997-11-08Jay and Elisha plug their noses and put on grubby clothes for a trip into the smelly world of garbage.
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Episode 9 - Boats
Release Date: 1997-11-15A very special boy, David McPhee, gets to go on a "really big boat!"
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Episode 10 - Buildings
Release Date: 1997-11-22Join Elisha and Jay as they go on a building (and demolishing!) adventure when they must face any fear of heights.
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Episode 11 - Aircraft Carriers
Release Date: 1997-11-29Jay and Elisha discover a few odd and incredible things including jet fighter planes and parachutes.
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Episode 12 - Electricity
Release Date: 1997-12-06Get charged up with Jay and Elisha as they explore the shocking world of electricity!
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Episode 13 - Food Production
Release Date: 1998-01-04Our young hosts learn the important food facts by visiting Baskin Robbins and a potato chip factory.
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Episode 14 - Emergency
Release Date: 1998-01-11Our young hosts explore the fascinating world of fire-fighting, both on the ground and above it. It's going to be one hot show!
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Episode 15 - Aquariums
Release Date: 1998-01-18Elisha and Jay explore Monterey Bay aquarium to learn about the care and feeding of whales, sea lions and other denizens of the deep.
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Episode 16 - Toys and Games
Release Date: 1998-01-25Get transported to a world of toys as our young hosts tour companies including Lego and Nintendo.
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Episode 17 - Spaceships
Release Date: 1998-02-07Jay and Elisha blast off for outer space and get a rare space program experience.
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Episode 18 - Robots
Release Date: 1998-02-14Jay and Elisha explore the hightech world of robots.
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Episode 19 - Our Greatest Hits
Release Date: 1998-02-21All the grossest, scariest and most exciting moments of past shows as our co-hosts travel the continent to learn how things work.
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Episode 20 - Money
Release Date: 1998-02-28Jay and Elisha observe how millions change hands in the Stock Exchange and how coins are made!
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Episode 21 - Air Transportation
Release Date: 1998-03-07Buckle up as Elisha and Jay fly like eagles, checking out hot air balloons and jet engines.
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Episode 22 - Music Production
Release Date: 1998-03-13Boogie into the world of music as Jay and Elisha learn how to 'scratch' like a professional DJ.
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Episode 23 - Fly At Your Own Risk
Release Date: 1998-02-08Bike plane, body-flying, wing-walking, and boomerangs.