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We've heard the tales of great wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry, but what about everything else in between? From missiles manned by pigeons to a helmet outfitted with firearms, to an incendiary device made to look like one of America's favorite pastimes. These are the stories of unconventional weapons, each more unbelievable than the next.

The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd

Unconventional Weapons

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A fully functioning car that hovers in midair; clothing made out of calcium; a robot dog that breathes fire; discussing bizarre inventions.

Bizarre Innovations

Beards as cause of death; a lawnmower killing a spectator at a football game; discussing some unusual causes of death.

A Thousand Ways to Die

A city where the commute requires a zipline; a town crawling with monkeys; a waterfall of blood.

Unusual Places

Exploring the stories of the planet's fantastic beings.

Fantastic Beings

Studying stories of revenge, such as the one about a man in Colorado that uses a killdozer to settle a zoning dispute or another about an emperor who pickles his wife's lover; exploring vengeance seekers who take things too far.

Sweet Revenge

Wondering about bizarre things that have fallen from the sky; from meteorites to seafood, and even bathtubs, these are some unbelievable stories of what comes from above.

It Came From Above

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Host Dan Aykroyd uncovers some of the most mysterious and bizarre inventions, creatures, people and things throughout history, by using dynamic visuals, archival images, and expert interviews.

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History HD reveals the power and passion of history as an inviting place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past.

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