How Do They Do It?

Nickel is mined to make American coins. Then, canal locks that lift boats to another level are built, and bubbles are harvested for bubble tea.

Apples are turned into a liquor that is almost as old as the United States. Then, experts test airplane seats without ever leaving the ground, and household batteries are manufactured.

Workers manufacture millions of safe and sound-resistant car windows. Then, gloss is put on the perfect shade of lipstick, and sheep shears are handcrafted.

Power-station fumes help produce plasterboard. Then, the secrets behind creating the trophies for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are revealed, and an airplane that can land on the world's least accessible runways is built.

Soybeans are turned into mattresses. Then, workers manufacture premium airline seats, and aviation science is used to improve bra designs.

Ultra-efficient cars are built from cutting-edge steel. Then, farmers give sheep the perfect haircut, and kiteboards are crafted to reach toward the sky.

The world's most expensive vinegar takes years to manufacture. Then, special suits are made to keep divers warm and dry in the freezing depths of the ocean, and planes are built to survive maneuvers that would tear most apart.

Experts reveal how they prepare a brand-new port for the largest ships in the world. Then, state-of-the-art technology is used to recycle millions of plastic bags everyday, and plain glass is turned into Christmas ornaments.

A Scandinavian liquor travels around the world before it is consumed. Then, kangaroo hide is used to protect motorcyclists, and workers restore the aging stone of some famous landmarks.

Workers produce heat-proof glass with the help of a rare mineral. Then secure ATMs are built, and sheets of fabric are stuck together to make a sports car.

Beehives are created that increase honey production. Then, the secrets behind 21st-century body armor are revealed, and a tricycle that fits the entire family is built.

The secrets behind creating canvases for painting are revealed. Then, foul-smelling tofu is cooked, and bottles are recycled up to 50 times.

The sweet treat of Turkish delight is made with a centuries-old recipe. Then, silversmiths hammer out some of the world's most expensive cutlery, and experts design sunscreen.

Workers keep the floating city of Venice, Italy free of trash. Then, Australian sheepskin boots are manufactured, and common pond-algae is turned into a health supplement.

Workers roll out bagels New York style. Then, performance tires fit for the racetrack are manufactured, and world-renowned glassware is cast with ancient Chinese methods.

Ultra-light carbon bicycles are built. Then, pilots push themselves to the limit to perform gravity-defying aerobatic stunts, and workers keep the oil flowing in one of the most hostile environments on Earth.

Workers cast the iconic brass street lamps of Venice. Then, giant cargo ships are kept from colliding with icebergs, and tiny trees are cultivated for the Chinese art of penjing.

Workers farm seaweed used to hold sushi together. Then, reusable beer-bottles are made that can last for fifteen years, and the secrets to keeping swimmers and surfers safe from shark attacks are revealed.

Workers weave a Middle Eastern masterpiece. Then, skis fit for Olympic athletes are manufactured, and a million homes are powered by Niagara Falls.

The secrets behind making Parmesan cheese are revealed. Then, workers keep the runway going at one of the world's busiest airports, and the perfect leisure chair is manufactured.