Rupert Degas
How Do They Do It? (2006)
Season 11
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
Released May 6, 2006
Episode 22 min
10+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.science-and-technology-documentary, imdb.five-word-title, imdb.question-mark-in-title, imdb.question-in-title, imdb.first-person-title, imdb.repetition-in-title, imdb.punctuation-in-title
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Production Companies: WAGtv
Network: Discovery
S11E1 - Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs
May 15, 2014, midnight
S11E2 - Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls
May 22, 2014, midnight
S11E3 - Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.
May 29, 2014, midnight
S11E4 - Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.
June 5, 2014, midnight
S11E5 - Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.
June 12, 2014, midnight
S11E6 - Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.
June 19, 2014, midnight
S11E7 - Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae
A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement
June 26, 2014, midnight
S11E8 - Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen
Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.
July 3, 2014, midnight
S11E9 - Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling
A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.
July 10, 2014, midnight
S11E10 - Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour
An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.
July 17, 2014, midnight
S11E11 - Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani
An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.
Oct. 10, 2014, midnight
S11E12 - Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral
How the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleaning of New York's St Patrick's Cathedral
S11E13 - Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...
Oct. 24, 2014, midnight
S11E14 - Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?
Oct. 24, 2014, midnight
S11E15 - Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.
Nov. 7, 2014, midnight
S11E16 - Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design
The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.
Nov. 21, 2014, midnight
S11E17 - Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck
How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.
Nov. 28, 2014, midnight
S11E18 - Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick
How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick
Dec. 31, 2014, midnight
S11E19 - Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries
A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries
Dec. 31, 2014, midnight
S11E20 - Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea
A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea
Dec. 31, 2014, midnight
Network: Discovery
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 6314 min.
Released: May 6, 2006
Last Air Date: June 22, 2021, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 10+
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