Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things
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Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.
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Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - Lasso, Guitar and Skee-Ball

    September 30, 2021
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    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.
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  2. S2 E2 - Jelly Bean, Sign, Snowboard

    August 12, 2021
    25min
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    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.
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  3. S2 E3 - Dippin' Dots, Paper, Marbles

    October 14, 2021
    25min
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    Discover how iconic Dippin' Dots ice cream is created in Kentucky, how giant rolls of colorful construction paper for arts and crafts projects are manufactured in Wisconsin and enjoy a classic game of marbles in West Virginia.
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  4. S2 E4 - Applesauce, Teddy, Candy Cane

    October 21, 2021
    25min
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    Get a revealing look at how three nostalgic products are created, including applesauce in Pennsylvania, the teddy bear in Vermont and the classic Christmas candy cane in Colorado.
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  5. S2 E5 - The Piano and Pea Whistle

    October 28, 2021
    25min
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    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 look at the pea whistle's ancient past and its passionate supporters.
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  6. S2 E6 - Bowling Ball, Canoe, Pinball

    November 4, 2021
    25min
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    Learn how the bowling ball, durable canoe and pinball machine are made. Despite their simple designs, these recreational objects have storied histories.
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