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An insider's look and interviews show the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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  1. S16 E1 - Peppermint, Tennis Racquets
    December 16, 2021
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    Discover how peppermint is farmed, which gives chewing gum, ice cream and toothpaste it's minty taste. Also, see how tennis rackets are made to serve an ace at over 260 kmh and how sea water is turned into fresh water in Cape Town, South Africa.
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  2. S16 E2 - Trombone, Spanish Bota
    December 16, 2021
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    Three meters of brass tubing is stretched, bent and brazed to make a trombone. Also, see how the traditional Spanish bota is created and how smelly, muddy peat is turned into rejuvenating face cream.
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  3. S16 E3 - Surfboards, Satchels
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    Discover how the world's biggest waves are conquered on nothing more than a few kilos of polyurethane and wood. Also, traditional, old-school satchels are made and Danish cream is turned into one of the world's favorite butters.
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  4. S16 E4 - Flying Horses, Chess Sets
    December 16, 2021
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    See how million dollar horses are flown around the world. Also, chess sets are hand-carved in India and food photographers create mouth-watering images.
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  5. S16 E5 - Stainless Steel, Safe Locks
    December 16, 2021
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    Self-healing stainless steel is produced at one of the world's largest steel mills. Also, cash is kept safe with uncrackable locks and the traditional Indian sugar, jaggery, is made to use in Ayurvedic medicine.
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  6. S16 E6 - Geoduck, Steam Trains
    December 16, 2021
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    Discover how geoduck, one of the world's weirdest seafood delicacies, is harvested. Also, see how a head of steam is built up on one of South Africa's oldest working trains and how water polo players are protected from injury.
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  7. S16 E7 - Bufori Cars, Sports Whistles
    December 16, 2021
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    One of the world's most exclusive luxury cars is built from carbon fiber and bullet-proof Kevlar. Also, see how referees' whistles are made and how the smoky flavor goes into Spanish paprika.
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  8. S16 E8 - Pile Drivers, Cricket Bats
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    Discover how foundations are driven hundred of meters into the ground. Also, see how English willow is turned into cricket bats for India's top players and how beautiful Spanish fans are handcrafted.
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  9. S16 E9 - Tractors, Cowbells
    December 16, 2021
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    See how a tractor is built every three minutes in order to power Indian agriculture. Also, bronze bells are cast to help Swiss farmers keep track of their cows and discover how streets are lit to make roads safer.
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  10. S16 E10 - Bird's Nest Soup, Rowing Oars
    December 16, 2021
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    See how millions of real nests are collected to make bird's nest soup. Also, aerospace technology makes rowers go faster and see how Spanish flamenco castanets are created.
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  11. S16 E11 - Turbochargers, Plastic Roads
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    The power of the world's biggest engines are quadrupled with turbochargers. Also, new roads are built from old plastic waste and see how one particular style of kite has become the national symbol of Malaysia.
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  12. S16 E12 - Sails, Ceremonial Swords
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    Discover how wind is harnessed to power a racing yacht to Olympic gold. The world's largest sword factory produces weapons fit for British officers and car seats are built to save children's lives.
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  13. S16 E13 - Guitar Amplifier, Clay Pots
    December 16, 2021
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    Discover how the famous Marshall guitar amplifier is produced for generations of rock legends. Also, wet clay is turned into frost-proof garden pots and see how the look and value of rare books are restored.
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  14. S16 E14 - Petronas Window Cleaners
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    The Petronas Towers are the world's tallest twin towers and one of the biggest window cleaning challenges in the world. Also, see how jigsaw puzzle pieces are made to be unique and how Olympic field hockey sticks are crafted from fiberglass and Kevlar.
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  15. S16 E15 - RVs, Chupa Chups
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    Discover how all the features of a luxury apartment are fit into a $500,000 motorhome. Also, see how billions of the world's most popular lollipop are produced and how a ballet shoe can take the weight of a dancer on tiptoes.
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  16. S16 E16 - Mushrooms, Maps
    December 16, 2021
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    Nearly 200,000 tons of mushrooms are grown every year in the mushroom capital of the world. Also, every millimeter of the UK is mapped at the world's oldest national mapping agency and see how gloves are made that save millions of lives.
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  17. S16 E17 - Fertilizer, Maple Syrup
    December 16, 2021
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    See how a million tons of fertilizer is mined from a thousand meters below the sea. Also discover how 60 million liters of sweet and sticky maple syrup is produced and how colorful clothes are hand printed using the ancient art of batik.
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  18. S16 E18 - Basmati Rice, Mechanical Birds
    December 16, 2021
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    Discover how thousands of tons of basmati rice is turned into millions of microwaveable meals. Also, beautiful mechanical singing birds are crafted from feathers, rubies and steel, and see how British guards are fitted out for an annual ceremony.
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  19. S16 E19 - Hearing Aids, Trains
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    Hearing aids are produced that are nearly invisible and connect wirelessly to phones, TVs and stereos. Also, see how trains are built for London's new underground railway and how actors are crafted for one of the world's oldest art forms, shadow puppetry.
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  20. S16 E20 - Remotely Operated Vehicles
    December 16, 2021
    22min
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    See how remotely operated underwater vehicles are built for jobs too dangerous for human divers. Also, see how the world's most cuddly and collectable teddy bears are produced and how India's favorite cheese is made.
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Starring
Naz Osmanoglu
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discovery plus Pop Science
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