How Do They Do It?

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  • Discovery
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  • Documentary

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11x1
Parmesan; Runways; Reclining Chairs
Episode overview
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
11x2
Carpets; Skiis; Niagara Power
Episode overview
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
11x3
Nori; Beer Bottles; Shark Deterrents
Episode overview
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.
11x4
Brass Lamps; Ice Patrol; Penjing
Episode overview
Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.
11x5
Racing Bikes; Stunt Pilots; Oil Well
Episode overview
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.
11x6
Bagels; Racing Tires; Liuli Glass
Episode overview
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.
11x7
Trash in Venice; Aussie Sheepskin; Chlorella
Episode overview
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.
11x8
Turkish Delight; Silver; Sunscreen
Episode overview
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.
11x9
Canvas; Stinky Tofu; Bottle Recycling
Episode overview
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.
11x10
Beekeeping; Trikes; Body Armour
Episode overview
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.
11x11
Heat-Proof Glass; ATMs; Pagani
Episode overview
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.
11x12
Aquavit; Motorcycle Suits; Cathedral Cleaning
Episode overview
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.
11x13
Balsamic Vinegar; Drysuits; Stunt Plane
Episode overview
An insight into how the world's most expensive vinegar is made, how divers keep dry and warm in the freezing ocean, and how to build a plane that can fly upside down.
11x14
Dock Cranes; Plastic Bags; Baubles
Episode overview
A look at how to build a port ready to receive the world's biggest container ships, and how 28 million plastic bags are made every day.
11x15
Super Steel; Wool; Kiteboards
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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.
11x16
Soybean Mattresses; Aircraft Seats; Bra Design
Episode overview
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.
11x17
Dry Wall; R 'n R Statuettes; Skytruck
Episode overview
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.
11x18
Car Windows; Glossy Lipstick; Sheep Shears
Episode overview
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
11x19
Madeira; Aircraft Seats; Batteries
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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
11x20
Nickel; Canal Locks; Bubble Tea
Episode overview
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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