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Meet the Kilcher Family

Homesteading in Homer, Alaska

Video: Killing Time in Wild Alaska

Theme Song: By Atz Kilcher Featuring His Daughter, Jewel

Ready. Aim. Fire!

Red Jacket Has Serious Firepower

Video: Nine Guns and a Shootout

Video: Shotgun Superstars vs. Red Jacket

Texas Is A Car-Flipping Gold Mine

Welcome to the world of high-stakes auto auctions!

Video: Civic Duty

Video: El Camino Infatuation

Who Will Strike It Rich?

Gold Rush Is Back, and the Stakes are Higher Than Ever!

Sweeps: Register to Win $100,000

Video: The Hoff

Facing A Brutal Alaskan Winter

Special Two Hour Airing Friday Starting 9/8c

Video: Fish Wheel!

Video: Learning the Process

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MYTHBUSTERS

Your Facebook-Posted Questions ANSWERED

Back in 2006, the Discovery Channel general manager at the time, Jane Root, suggested we all start Facebook accounts, and I have to tell you (thank you, Jane), I haven’t looked back since. I LOVE Facebook. So it’s no ... … READ MORE

TV SHOW NEWS

In Ghana, Gold Mining Can Be Deadly

Jungle Gold premieres Friday, October 26 at 10/9c on Discovery Channel. There are millions of dollars in gold buried under Ghana’s dense jungles. Determined gold miners from around the world seek their fortunes in the dangerous and gold-rich jungles ... … READ MORE

AMERICAN CHOPPER

Are You Ready for Chopper Live’s Fearsome FOURSOME?

As someone who has worked for Discovery Channel since 1999, I was THRILLED when we announced the three-way build-off between Paul Teutul Jr., Paul Teutul Sr. and Jesse James last year. And I wondered how we’d top that. Well, ... … READ MORE

BOATS

Man Attempts ‘Walking’ Across Sea in a Human-Sized Hamster Wheel (Photos)

Ever wondered what life in a hamster wheel is like? Chris Todd knows first hand, after walking eight and a half hours, or 26 miles, across open sea in a human-sized hamster wheel raft. The actual distance traveled wasn’t ... … READ MORE

Pandas on the Plate in Prehistory

Slash marks on bones indicate ancient humans put panda on their plates. … READ MORE

GEAR & GADGETS

New Dad Builds 50MPH Stroller

When you’ve already built the world’s longest motorbike and such memorable gadgets as a 70mph mobility scooter and a flamethrowing scooter, what do you do when you’ve got a little one on the way? Build the world’s fastest baby ... … READ MORE

GOLD RUSH

Gold Rush Is Giving Away $100,000

A few weeks ago, when I was in a Gold Rush meeting, one of my colleagues announced Discovery Channel’s intention to give $100,000 away to one lucky viewer right after the season premiere on Friday, Oct. 26. I swear ... … READ MORE

LATEST COOL GADGETS

Electronic Lost & Found Recovers Your Lost Gear, Gadgets, Luggage, Keys, Even Pets

Wouldn’t it be awesome if your lost dog could send you a text to let you know where he is? Or if your briefcase could call you to come pick it up after you left it in a cab? ... … READ MORE

Why 72 Is the New 30

You can thank industrialization since 1900 for the fact that you're likelier than ever to live through the day. … READ MORE

TRUCKS & SUVS

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Named Motor Trend SUV of the Year

The SUV team over at Mercedes-Benz is walking around a bit prouder today as their all-new second-generation GL-Class has just been named 2013 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year, receiving such praises as “the best the luxury SUV class ... … READ MORE

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