Discovery en Espanol to Premiere COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO,2/24

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Discovery en Espanol premieres COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO (How We Invented the World), a landmark series that examines the four inventions that define the modern era: cell phones, cars, airplanes and skyscrapers.Along with these creations, COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO is also a celebration of determination, passion and human ingenuity. This four part series will air on Sundays at 7PM ET/4PM PT, beginning February 24.

Each episode reveals the fascinating story of these four iconic inventions of the modern age and celebrates the people and events that lead to their development. Showcasing the brilliant minds behind these innovations, the series highlights stories of ingenuity, extraordinary connections, and jaw-dropping experiments that have defined the world as we know it today and how it will be tomorrow.

In COMO INVENTAMOS EL MUNDO viewers will learn, for example, how the cell phone originated from an idea that sounds straight out of a science fiction movie, and how it evolved into the modern phones of today; how a group of engineers transformed the "Motorwagen" prototype into the super cars of our time; and which engineering feats gave way to the impressive skyscrapers that are an integral part of the greatest cities.

The series uses state-of-the-art filming techniques and cinematic CGI, and includes interviews with experts and celebrities from all over the world. Among them are Mexicans Mario Molina, scientist and Nobel Prize winner in chemistry; architect Enrique Norten and Emilio Azcarraga III, CEO of Televisa Group.

Episode Descriptions:

Skyscrapers Sunday, February 24 at 7PM ET/4PM PT
Tall buildings have captivated and inspired since the beginning of ancient societies. The Age of the Skyscraper has seen innovation and achievement, as well as its share of tragedy. These buildings are symbols of the success and progress of modern society.

Airplanes - Sunday, March 3 at 7PM ET/4PM PT
If any invention symbolizes mankind's triumph over its own physical limitation, it is flight. From the first lift off with the American Fathers of Flight to remotely piloted aircraft, mankind has conquered the skies through commercial use and space exploration.

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