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How Do They Do It?

We rarely spend much time thinking about many of the objects that make up the modern world. Go behind the scenes to discover how to do and make the things that form the modern world.
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Episodes

  1. S11 E1 - Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
    January 4, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    The secrets behind making Parmesan cheese are revealed. Then, workers keep the runway going at one of the world's busiest airports, and the perfect leisure chair is manufactured.
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  2. S11 E2 - Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
    January 4, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers weave a Middle Eastern masterpiece. Then, skis fit for Olympic athletes are manufactured, and a million homes are powered by Niagara Falls.
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  3. S11 E3 - Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
    February 1, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers farm seaweed used to hold sushi together. Then, reusable beer-bottles are made that can last for fifteen years, and the secrets to keeping swimmers and surfers safe from shark attacks are revealed.
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  4. S11 E4 - Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
    February 1, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers cast the iconic brass street lamps of Venice. Then, giant cargo ships are kept from colliding with icebergs, and tiny trees are cultivated for the Chinese art of penjing.
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  5. S11 E5 - Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
    February 6, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Ultra-light carbon bicycles are built. Then, pilots push themselves to the limit to perform gravity-defying aerobatic stunts, and workers keep the oil flowing in one of the most hostile environments on Earth.
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  6. S11 E6 - Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
    February 8, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers roll out bagels New York style. Then, performance tires fit for the racetrack are manufactured, and world-renowned glassware is cast with ancient Chinese methods.
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  7. S11 E7 - Venice Trash, Sheepskin Boots, Chlorella
    February 8, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers keep the floating city of Venice, Italy free of trash. Then, Australian sheepskin boots are manufactured, and common pond-algae is turned into a health supplement.
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  8. S11 E8 - Turkish Delight, Silver, Sunscreen
    February 11, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    The sweet treat of Turkish delight is made with a centuries-old recipe. Then, silversmiths hammer out some of the world's most expensive cutlery, and experts design sunscreen.
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  9. S11 E9 - Canvas, Stinky Tofu, Bottle Recycling
    February 12, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    The secrets behind creating canvases for painting are revealed. Then, foul-smelling tofu is cooked, and bottles are recycled up to 50 times.
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  10. S11 E10 - Beekeeping, Trikes, Body Armour
    February 13, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Beehives are created that increase honey production. Then, the secrets behind 21st-century body armor are revealed, and a tricycle that fits the entire family is built.
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  11. S11 E11 - Heat-proof Glass, ATMs, Pagani
    March 1, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers produce heat-proof glass with the help of a rare mineral. Then secure ATMs are built, and sheets of fabric are stuck together to make a sports car.
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  12. S11 E12 - Aquavit, Motorcycle Leathers, Cathedral
    March 1, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    A Scandinavian liquor travels around the world before it is consumed. Then, kangaroo hide is used to protect motorcyclists, and workers restore the aging stone of some famous landmarks.
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  13. S11 E13 - Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
    March 8, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Experts reveal how they prepare a brand-new port for the largest ships in the world. Then, state-of-the-art technology is used to recycle millions of plastic bags everyday, and plain glass is turned into Christmas ornaments.
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  14. S11 E14 - Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
    March 8, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    The world's most expensive vinegar takes years to manufacture. Then, special suits are made to keep divers warm and dry in the freezing depths of the ocean, and planes are built to survive maneuvers that would tear most apart.
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  15. S11 E15 - Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
    March 15, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Ultra-efficient cars are built from cutting-edge steel. Then, farmers give sheep the perfect haircut, and kiteboards are crafted to reach toward the sky.
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  16. S11 E16 - Mattresses, Aircraft Seats, Bras
    March 15, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Soybeans are turned into mattresses. Then, workers manufacture premium airline seats, and aviation science is used to improve bra designs.
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  17. S11 E17 - Plaster, Awards, Special Forces Plane
    March 22, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Power-station fumes help produce plasterboard. Then, the secrets behind creating the trophies for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are revealed, and an airplane that can land on the world's least accessible runways is built.
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  18. S11 E18 - Car Windows, Lipstick, Sheep Shears
    March 22, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Workers manufacture millions of safe and sound-resistant car windows. Then, gloss is put on the perfect shade of lipstick, and sheep shears are handcrafted.
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  19. S11 E19 - Applejack, Aircraft Seat Test, Batteries
    March 26, 2014
    21min
    TV-PG
    Apples are turned into a liquor that is almost as old as the United States. Then, experts test airplane seats without ever leaving the ground, and household batteries are manufactured.
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  20. S11 E20 - Nickel, Locks, Bubble Tea
    March 27, 2014
    22min
    TV-PG
    Nickel is mined to make American coins. Then, canal locks that lift boats to another level are built, and bubbles are harvested for bubble tea.
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Cast
Paul Daniels
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discovery plus Pop Science
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