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How Do They Do It?
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- Canada, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Network:
- Discovery
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
Episode 1
Panama Canal, Waste Disposal
2008-03-03 · 22mLearning how large ships make their way through the Panama Canal; technology assists in waste management.
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World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks
2008-03-04 · 22mThe world's strongest knives; growing diamonds in a laboratory; producing enough bricks to build the modern world.
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Electricity, Floating Crane
2008-03-05 · 22mThe science behind electricity; the world's largest floating cranes.
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Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars
2008-03-06 · 22mProviding fresh drinking water in the desert; LED television screens; Ferrari sports cars.
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Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining
2008-03-07 · 22mDiscover how packages are shipped worldwide in less than 24 hours; mining enough coal to feed the world's power stations.
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Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances
2008-03-10 · 22mManufacturing drink cartons; prefabricated homes; mobile intensive-care vehicles.
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Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts
2008-03-11 · 22mHow meteorologists forecast the weather; the Swedish armed forces use hovercrafts to carry troops and equipment over many types of surfaces.
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Freeways, Minting Coins
2008-03-12 · 22mConstructing freeways to handle a quarter of a million cars each day; minting coins.
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Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks
2008-03-13 · 22mLarge cargo ships transport goods around the world; Peterbilt makes large, custom built trucks.
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Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars
2008-03-14 · 22mThe rockets that launch the space shuttle; binocular lenses; windshield wiper blades.
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Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors
2008-03-17 · 22mTransporting oil rigs long distances; making electric shavers.
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Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks
2008-03-18 · 22mManufacturing halogen light bulbs; car mufflers; creating unique lock and key sets.
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Airbus, Chainsaws
2008-03-19 · 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.
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Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips
2008-03-20 · 22mGenerating power from hydroelectric dams; manufacturing powerful computer microchips.
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Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife
2008-03-25 · 22mHow gasoline is delivered to the pumps; the making of Swiss Army knives.
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Carpets, LEGO
2008-03-26 · 22mThe making of wool carpeting and LEGO children's toys.
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High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens
2008-03-27 · 22mThe technology behind high-speed trains; manufacturing ballpoint pens.
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Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping
2008-03-28 · 22mThe secrets behind the manufacturing of mirrors; creating a two-dimensional design for a 3-D car.
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Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses
2008-03-31 · 22mManufacturing durable jeans; creating the perfect wine glass.
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Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems
2008-04-01 · 22mTurning sand into aluminum foil; how a GPS (global positioning system) guides people to a specific destination.
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