6. Bullet Train

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Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections in Japan's Bullet Train, the world's first high speed train. It could not run without ancient charioteers, a crowbar, a medieval clock, the electric telegraph, and a 19th century luxury racing car.

5. Burj al Arab

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Richard Hammond checks out the world’s tallest and most distinctively shaped hotel – the 320 metre high Burj al Arab, or Arabian Tower.

4. Formula 1

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Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections behind the glamorous appearances of the Formula 1 car.

3. Space Shuttle

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Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections in NASA’s Space Shuttle – the world’s first reusable spacecraft.

2. Earthquake Proof Bridge

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Richard Hammond reveals how engineers made one of the longest bridges in the world earthquake-proof. The Gulf of Corinth slices deep into mainland Greece.

1. Supertanker (LNG Tanker)

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Richard Hammond reveals the ingenious engineering required to transport one of the most potentially hazardous cargoes in the world in some of the biggest vessels afloat.

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