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Instant Expert: A Quick Guide To The Story Of Oil (2010)

  
Format:  Instant Expert: A Quick Guide To The Story Of Oil DVD 
 
 
The History Channel weighs in on the issue of oil with this examination that traces the history of the world's most important natural resource and looks at scientific evidence that suggests we've already surpassed peak oil production, which will have detrimental consequences on our future. Everything from oil's origin during the dinosaur era to its modern uses is covered. 94 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH); game; more.
 
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