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2005
3 Seasons
Science & Nature
Engineering Marvels
How Do They Do It?
: An insider's look shows the science and engineering of the modern world.
1. Fugu, Freight Trains, Scottish Tartans
The Japanese catch, prepare and eat a deadly fish, and Scottish workers make kilts.
3. Ice Rink, Car Plant
A football field is turned into an ice hockey rink, and robots are programmed to...
4. Taiko Drums, Green Factory, Pasta
A 700-year-old tree is turned into a drum weighing two tons, and two ingredients...
5. Island Prison, Mailboxes, Jam
Rikers Island, one of the biggest jails in the world, is visited, and fresh frui...
6. Swiss Cheese, Tanks, British Library
Experts reveal how Swiss cheese gets its holes, and robots help run an English l...
7. Pretzels, Gondolas, Pearls
Japanese scientists stimulate oysters to form perfect pearls, and handcrafted pr...
8. Brewery, Playing Cards, Gulfstream
One of America's biggest breweries produces over a billion bottles of beer a year.
9. Roulette Tables, Olive Oil, Batmobile
Roulette wheels are made that are unpredictable, and an old wreck is turned into...
10. Bomb Squad, Cider, Husqvarna
Danish bomb squads find and dispose of World War II landmines, and apples are tu...
11. Duck Calls, Wasabi, Accordions
Over a century of Italian craftsmanship is squeezed into an accordion, and duck ...
12. Toto Washlets, Fire Scout, Demolition Drills
Workers manufacture toilets that massage and blow-dry, and the Navy tests a pilo...
13. Submarine Rescue, Subaru
The world's leading submarine rescue specialists participate in a training exercise.
14. 24 Hours of Daytona, Rum
The secrets behind keeping the cars of Daytona on the track for 24 hours of raci...
15. Caviar, Porcelain, Soccer Cleats
Giant sturgeon are farmed for the delicacy of Russian caviar, and workers create...
16. Frankfurters, Sniper Rifles, Casino Security
The secrets behind making frankfurters are revealed, and experts stop cheaters i...
17. Powerboats, Swiss Watches, Wallpaper
Powerboats are built that can go up to 130 mph, and workers create high-quality ...
19. Circus, Guitars
A circus tent is erected as high as a building in less than 36 hours, and worker...
20. Tsukiji, Cricket Bats, Parcels
The world's biggest fish market feeds Japan's insatiable appetite for seafood.
How Do They Do It?
Genres
Science & Nature, Engineering Marvels, Technology & Inventions, Documentaries
Episodes
3 Seasons (44 Episodes )
Release Year
2005
About This Series
An insider's look and interviews show the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.