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How Do They Do It?

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We rarely consider many of the objects that make up the modern world - elevators, carpets, helicopters, breast implants, street lights, and more. Go behind the scenes to discover how to do the things, and make the things that form the modern world.
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Episode 1
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Discover how large ships navigate the Panama Canal and how technology manages billions of tons of waste each year.

Episode 2
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Discover the secrets behind manufacturing the world's strongest knives, diamonds in the lab, and bricks.

Episode 3
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Discover the science behind electricity and the world's largest floating cranes.

Episode 4
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Discover the secrets to providing fresh drinking water in the desert, large LED TV screens, and Ferrari sports cars.

Episode 5
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Discover the secrets to shipping packages worldwide in less than 24 hours and mining coal.

Episode 6
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Discover how they manufacture drink cartons, pre-fabricated houses, and mobile intensive care vehicles.

Episode 7
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Discover the science behind weather forecasting and hovercraft vehicles.

Episode 8
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Discover the technology behind building mega freeways and minting coins.

Episode 9
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Discover how they manufacture mega cargo ships and Peterbilt vehicles.

Episode 10
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Discover the secrets to launching rockets, manufacturing binocular lenses and windshield wiper blades.

Episode 11
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Discover the secrets to transporting giant oil rigs halfway around the world and find out how electric shavers are made.

Episode 12
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Discover the science behind manufacturing halogen light bulbs, car mufflers, and what it takes to create millions of unique lock and key sets.

Episode 13
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Discover how they build passenger airplanes and manufacture lightweight chainsaws.

Episode 14
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Discover how hydroelectric power is generated and powerful computer microchips are manufactured.

Episode 15
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Discover how gasoline gets to the pumps and how Swiss Army Knives are made.

Episode 16
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Discover the secrets behind manufacturing wool carpeting and Legos children's toys.

Episode 17
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Discover the technology behind high speed trains and manufacturing ballpoint pens.

Episode 18
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Discover the secrets to manufacturing mirrors and making a 2D design that wraps perfectly around a 3D car.

Episode 19
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Discover the secrets to manufacturing durable jeans and the perfect wine glass.

Episode 20
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Discover how to turn sand into aluminum foil and how a GPS guides you to your destination.

 
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