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How It's Made shows viewers how many of the everyday objects we seldom stop to think about become the things they are. Viewers will be amazed to see the process of how many common items are manufactured in high-tech factories around the world.

Documentary · 2001 · 21 min

Starring Lynne Adams , Mark Tewksbury , Lynn Herzeg

Director Gabriel Hoss , Yves Martin Allard

EPISODE 1

Aluminum Foil, Snowboards, Contact Lenses, Bread

Follow the production process of aluminum foil, snowboards, soft polymer contact lenses and bread and find out how each of these items is made.

20 min · Jan 6, 2001
EPISODE 2

Compact Discs, Mozzarella Cheese, Pantyhose, Fluorescent Tubes

In this episode find out how compact discs, mozzarella cheese, pantyhose, and fluorescent tubes are made.

20 min · Jan 13, 2001
EPISODE 3

Toothpicks, Acrylic Bathtubs, Helicopters, Beer

Everyday objects often have fascinating roots. Find out how toothpicks, acrylic bathtubs, helicopters and beer are made.

20 min · Jan 20, 2001
EPISODE 4

Hearing Aids, 3-D Puzzles, Rubber Mats, Toilets

Follow the production process of hearing aids, 3-D puzzles, Rubber mats, and toilets.

20 min · Jan 27, 2001
EPISODE 5

Copy Paper, Jeans, Computers, Plate Glass

This episode will show you how copy paper, jeans, computers, and plate glass is made.

20 min · Feb 3, 2001
EPISODE 6

Nails and Staples, Safety Glasses, Fabrics, Bicycles

Nails and staples, safety glasses, fabrics, bicycles; find out how each of these every day items are made and put together.

20 min · Feb 10, 2001