How Do They Do It?

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Episode 1

Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

2014-05-15 · 22m

A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs

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Episode 2

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

2014-05-22 · 22m

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

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Episode 3

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

2014-05-29 · 22m

A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.

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Episode 4

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

2014-06-05 · 22m

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

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Episode 5

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

2014-06-12 · 22m

A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

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Episode 6

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

2014-06-19 · 22m

A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.

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Episode 7

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

2014-06-26 · 22m

A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

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Episode 8

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

2014-07-03 · 22m

Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.

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Episode 9

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

2014-07-10 · 22m

A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

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Episode 10

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

2014-07-17 · 22m

An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

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Episode 11

Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

2014-10-10 · 22m

An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.

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Episode 12

Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral

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How the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleaning of New York's St Patrick's Cathedral

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Episode 13

Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

2014-10-24 · 22m

How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...

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Episode 14

Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

2014-10-24 · 22m

How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?

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Episode 15

Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

2014-11-07 · 22m

A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.

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Episode 16

Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

2014-11-21 · 22m

The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.

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Episode 17

Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

2014-11-28 · 22m

How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.

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Episode 18

Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

2014-12-31 · 22m

How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick

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Episode 19

Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

2014-12-31 · 22m

A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries

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Episode 20

Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

2014-12-31 · 22m

A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea

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