Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

  • Premiered: Jul 2021
  • Episodes: 27
  • Followers: 2
  • Running
  • Magnolia Network
  • at 3
  • Documentary

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Season 2
2x1
Lasso, Guitar, Skee-Ball
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 01, 2021
In a decade characterized by films about the wild west, rock 'n' roll, and penny arcades, learn the history behind some of the most iconic products of the 1950s: the lasso, electric guitar and Skee-Ball.
2x2
Jelly Bean, Sign, Snowboard
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 08, 2021
Discover how a California manufacturer from 1869 makes jelly beans from the inside out, how a company in Seattle carries on the electrifying tradition of neon signs and how snowboards are made from eight layers of material in Colorado.
2x3
Dippin' Dots, Paper, Marbles
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2021
Learn how Dippin' Dots, construction paper and marbles are created.
2x4
Applesauce, Teddy, Candy Cane
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 22, 2021
Learn how applesauce, the teddy bear and the candy cane are made.
2x6 Season finale
Bowling Ball, Canoe, Pinball
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 05, 2021
Learn how the bowling ball, durable canoe and pinball machine are made. Despite their simple designs, these recreational objects have storied histories.
2x5
The Piano and Pea Whistle
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2021
Both known for their unique sounds, discover how the piano and metal pea whistle are made. In New York, learn how the piano was refined over time. In Ohio and Oregon, get a revealing .. show full overview

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