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Timeshift•Season 15•Episode 3

The Engine That Powers the World

8.3/10 · 16 votesSep 23, 201560 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 15•+0.9 vs season avg

The story behind the invention of the diesel engine in the 19th century that later became the workhorse of the 20th and 21st century.

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Episode Summary

"The Engine That Powers the World" is episode 3 of Timeshift season 15. It scored 8.3/10 from 16 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on September 23, 2015.

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