How Do They Do It? (2006)
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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Episodes
SpecialsSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16Season 17
- 1 1. Panama Canal, Waste Disposal2008-03-03 · 22mLearning how large ships make their way through the Panama Canal; technology assists in waste management.
- 2 2. World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks2008-03-04 · 22mThe world's strongest knives; growing diamonds in a laboratory; producing enough bricks to build the modern world.
- 3 3. Electricity, Floating Crane2008-03-05 · 22mThe science behind electricity; the world's largest floating cranes.
- 4 4. Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars2008-03-06 · 22mProviding fresh drinking water in the desert; LED television screens; Ferrari sports cars.
- 5 5. Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining2008-03-07 · 22mDiscover how packages are shipped worldwide in less than 24 hours; mining enough coal to feed the world's power stations.
- 6 6. Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances2008-03-10 · 22mManufacturing drink cartons; prefabricated homes; mobile intensive-care vehicles.
- 7 7. Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts2008-03-11 · 22mHow meteorologists forecast the weather; the Swedish armed forces use hovercrafts to carry troops and equipment over many types of surfaces.
- 8 8. Freeways, Minting Coins2008-03-12 · 22mConstructing freeways to handle a quarter of a million cars each day; minting coins.
- 9 9. Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks2008-03-13 · 22mLarge cargo ships transport goods around the world; Peterbilt makes large, custom built trucks.
- 10 10. Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars2008-03-14 · 22mThe rockets that launch the space shuttle; binocular lenses; windshield wiper blades.
- 11 11. Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors2008-03-17 · 22mTransporting oil rigs long distances; making electric shavers.
- 12 12. Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks2008-03-18 · 22mManufacturing halogen light bulbs; car mufflers; creating unique lock and key sets.
- 13 13. Airbus, Chainsaws2008-03-19 · 22mHow the latest generation of passenger aircraft are assembled; a lightweight chainsaw can have more muscle and a sharper bite than a great white shark.
- 14 14. Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips2008-03-20 · 22mGenerating power from hydroelectric dams; manufacturing powerful computer microchips.
- 15 15. Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife2008-03-25 · 22mHow gasoline is delivered to the pumps; the making of Swiss Army knives.
- 16 16. Carpets, LEGO2008-03-26 · 22mThe making of wool carpeting and LEGO children's toys.
- 17 17. High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens2008-03-27 · 22mThe technology behind high-speed trains; manufacturing ballpoint pens.
- 18 18. Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping2008-03-28 · 22mThe secrets behind the manufacturing of mirrors; creating a two-dimensional design for a 3-D car.
- 19 19. Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses2008-03-31 · 22mManufacturing durable jeans; creating the perfect wine glass.
- 20 20. Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems2008-04-01 · 22mTurning sand into aluminum foil; how a GPS (global positioning system) guides people to a specific destination.
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