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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- 1 1. Underground World, Gunmakers2010-06-04 · 22mHead underground into America's largest mine to find out how lead is extracted. And how do they manufacture and test made-to-measure shotguns?
- 2 2. Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The Void2010-06-10 · 22mHow do they operate the world's most versatile construction machines? Plus, how do they maintain the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago?
- 3 3. Peanut Butter, Breaking Point2010-06-11 · 22mHow are peanuts harvested, roasted and transformed into peanut butter; and how are domestic appliances tested?
- 4 4. Smooth As Marble, Hot Stuff, Umbrellas2010-06-18 · 22mHow do they mine marble for Washington's monuments; how do they make Tabasco Sauce; and how do they produce storm proof umbrellas?
- 5 5. Tales From The Black Stuff, Silk, In The Can2010-06-25 · 22mHow do they make Irish stout and how do they use silkworms to create gunpowder bags and clothes? Plus, how do they put soup into cans?
- 6 6. Fire Extinguishers, Cruise Liner2010-07-02 · 22mHow are phosphates used to put out fires; and how are cruise liners fuelled up and stocked with supplies before a voyage?
- 7 7. Aircraft Tyres, Six Shooters, Fever Pitch2010-07-09 · 22mHow do they make aeroplane tyres; how do they fire the fastest guns in the west; and how do they make artificial turf for football pitches?
- 8 8. Soft As Sponge, The Knowledge2010-07-16 · 22mIn this episode, learn how they dive for sponges and how taxi drivers know their way to so many different destinations.
- 9 9. Money Movers, Catch Of The Day, Amazing Grace2010-07-23 · 22mHow do they transport cash securely; how do they land big game fish; and how do they produce bagpipes?
- 10 10. Crash Testing, Books Etc, Margarine2010-07-30 · 22mHow do they design cars that will protect you in a crash; how do they print a bestseller; and how do they transform oil into margarine?
- 11 11. Whisky Galore, Disaster Prevention2010-08-06 · 22mHow is water transformed into whisky; and how are they preparing for another natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina?
- 12 12. Sugar, Fish Farming2010-08-13 · 22mHow do they transform raw cane into sugar; how do they farm fish; and how do they create tailor made suits that are ready within the day?
- 13 13. Money, Shoe-In2010-08-20 · 22mHow are banknotes designed and printed; and how is leather hide transformed into pairs of shiny shoes?
- 14 14. Battery Power, Chocolate, Toothbrushes2010-08-27 · 22mHow do they make toothbrushes; how do they produce millions of car batteries; and how are cacao beans transformed into chocolate?
- 15 15. Eiffel Tower, Snowboards2010-09-03 · 22mHow do they carry out maintenance on the Eiffel Tower; and how do they design and build the ultimate snowboards?
- 16 16. Decaf Coffee, Smoked Fish, Water Jets2010-09-10 · 22mHow do they turn coffee beans into decaffeinated coffee; how do they smoke fish; and how do they use water to power ships?
- 17 17. Blaze Cops, Oaked2010-09-17 · 22mHow do investigators establish the cause of a fire; and why are oak barrels important in traditional French winemaking?
- 18 18. Lawnmowers, Bread, Clean Water2010-09-24 · 22mHow do they build the world's fastest lawnmowers; how do they set the price of bread; and how do they use coconuts to clean water?
- 19 19. Matches, Chrome2010-10-01 · 22mHow do they produce millions of matches; and how do they buff and polish chrome for the perfect shine?
- 20 20. Off-Roaders, Saddles, Cakes2010-10-08 · 22mHow do they build the best off-road cars; how can cowboys stay on a bucking bronco; and how do they transform flour into cakes?
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