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An insider's look and interviews show the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
IMDb 7.4/10201112 seasons
DocumentaryFunSmart
DocumentaryFunSmart
IMDb 7.4/10201112 seasons
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20 episodes
  • 1. Fugu, Freight Trains, Scottish Tartans

    1. Fugu, Freight Trains, Scottish Tartans

    The Japanese catch, prepare and eat the deadliest fish on the planet. Then, a single train delivers goods to thousands of locations across America, and Scottish workers weave over 700 types of tartan to make kilts.
    The Japanese catch, prepare and eat the deadliest fish on the planet. Then, a single train delivers goods to thousands of locations across America, and Scottish workers weave over 700 types of tartan to make kilts.
    7+
    22min
    Jun 2, 2011
  • 2. Bowling Balls, Tower Bridge, Gummy Bears

    2. Bowling Balls, Tower Bridge, Gummy Bears

    The secrets behind designing and producing the ultimate bowling ball are revealed. Then, the most famous bridge in the world is raised and lowered, and a factory manufactures millions of gummy bears a day.
    The secrets behind designing and producing the ultimate bowling ball are revealed. Then, the most famous bridge in the world is raised and lowered, and a factory manufactures millions of gummy bears a day.
    7+
    22min
    Jun 9, 2011
  • 3. Ice Rink, Car Plant

    3. Ice Rink, Car Plant

    The largest football stadium in the United States is turned into an ice hockey rink. Then, robots are programmed to mass produce cars.
    The largest football stadium in the United States is turned into an ice hockey rink. Then, robots are programmed to mass produce cars.
    7+
    22min
    Jun 16, 2011
  • 4. Taiko Drums, Green Factory, Pasta

    4. Taiko Drums, Green Factory, Pasta

    A 700-year-old tree is turned into a Japanese drum weighing two tons. Then, a high-tech factory builds thousands of cars while staying green, and just two ingredients are turned into great-tasting pasta.
    A 700-year-old tree is turned into a Japanese drum weighing two tons. Then, a high-tech factory builds thousands of cars while staying green, and just two ingredients are turned into great-tasting pasta.
    7+
    22min
    Jun 23, 2011
  • 5. Island Prison, Mailboxes, Jam

    5. Island Prison, Mailboxes, Jam

    Rikers Island, one of the biggest jails in the world, is visited. Then, workers create the famous Royal Mail postbox, and fresh fruit is turned into millions of jars of jam.
    Rikers Island, one of the biggest jails in the world, is visited. Then, workers create the famous Royal Mail postbox, and fresh fruit is turned into millions of jars of jam.
    7+
    22min
    Jun 30, 2011
  • 6. Swiss Cheese, Tanks, British Library

    6. Swiss Cheese, Tanks, British Library

    Experts reveal how Swiss cheese gets its holes. Then, a feared battle tank from the 20th century is given a 21st-century face-lift, and robot librarians help run one of the biggest book collections on Earth.
    Experts reveal how Swiss cheese gets its holes. Then, a feared battle tank from the 20th century is given a 21st-century face-lift, and robot librarians help run one of the biggest book collections on Earth.
    7+
    22min
    Jul 14, 2011
  • 7. Pretzels, Gondolas, Pearls

    7. Pretzels, Gondolas, Pearls

    Japanese scientists stimulate oysters to form perfect pearls. Then, handcrafted pretzels are made with a twist, and workers maintain the craft of the gondolier.
    Japanese scientists stimulate oysters to form perfect pearls. Then, handcrafted pretzels are made with a twist, and workers maintain the craft of the gondolier.
    7+
    22min
    Jul 21, 2011
  • 8. Brewery, Playing Cards, Gulfstream

    8. Brewery, Playing Cards, Gulfstream

    One of America's biggest breweries produces over a billion bottles of beer a year. Then, the secret behind a pack of cards that prevents cheating is revealed, and experts discuss the world's most luxurious jets.
    One of America's biggest breweries produces over a billion bottles of beer a year. Then, the secret behind a pack of cards that prevents cheating is revealed, and experts discuss the world's most luxurious jets.
    7+
    22min
    Jul 28, 2011
  • 9. Roulette Tables, Olive Oil, Batmobile

    9. Roulette Tables, Olive Oil, Batmobile

    Roulette wheels are made that are perfectly unpredictable. Then, the secrets behind the purest olive oil are revealed, and a rusty, old wreck is turned into the Batmobile.
    Roulette wheels are made that are perfectly unpredictable. Then, the secrets behind the purest olive oil are revealed, and a rusty, old wreck is turned into the Batmobile.
    7+
    22min
    Aug 4, 2011
  • 10. Bomb Squad, Cider, Husqvarna

    10. Bomb Squad, Cider, Husqvarna

    Danish bomb squads find and dispose of thousands of World War II landmines. Then, apples are turned into alcohol, and weed eaters chop down growth with just a sliver of nylon.
    Danish bomb squads find and dispose of thousands of World War II landmines. Then, apples are turned into alcohol, and weed eaters chop down growth with just a sliver of nylon.
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    22min
    Aug 25, 2011
  • 11. Duck Calls, Wasabi, Accordions

    11. Duck Calls, Wasabi, Accordions

    Over a century of Italian craftsmanship is squeezed into an accordion. Then, wasabi paste adds a kick to raw fish, and workers create callers that make duck hunters sound just like their prey.
    Over a century of Italian craftsmanship is squeezed into an accordion. Then, wasabi paste adds a kick to raw fish, and workers create callers that make duck hunters sound just like their prey.
    7+
    22min
    Oct 19, 2011
  • 12. Toto Washlets, Fire Scout, Demolition Drills

    12. Toto Washlets, Fire Scout, Demolition Drills

    Workers manufacture toilets that massage and blow-dry. Then, the Navy tests a cutting-edge helicopter that doesn't need a pilot, and a jackhammer that doesn't cause the shakes is built.
    Workers manufacture toilets that massage and blow-dry. Then, the Navy tests a cutting-edge helicopter that doesn't need a pilot, and a jackhammer that doesn't cause the shakes is built.
    TV-PG
    22min
    Oct 19, 2011
  • 13. Submarine Rescue, Subaru

    13. Submarine Rescue, Subaru

    The world's leading submarine rescue specialists from several countries participate in a training exercise. Then, workers manufacture all-wheel drive cars.
    The world's leading submarine rescue specialists from several countries participate in a training exercise. Then, workers manufacture all-wheel drive cars.
    7+
    22min
    Oct 26, 2011
  • 14. 24 Hours of Daytona, Rum

    14. 24 Hours of Daytona, Rum

    The secrets behind keeping the cars of Daytona on the track for 24 hours of high-speed racing are revealed. Then, the sweetest sugarcane is turned into Caribbean rum.
    The secrets behind keeping the cars of Daytona on the track for 24 hours of high-speed racing are revealed. Then, the sweetest sugarcane is turned into Caribbean rum.
    7+
    22min
    Nov 30, 2011
  • 15. Caviar, Porcelain, Soccer Cleats

    15. Caviar, Porcelain, Soccer Cleats

    Giant sturgeon are farmed for the delicacy of Russian caviar. Then, centuries of history are poured into Japanese porcelain, and workers create soccer cleats worn by the sport's greatest players.
    Giant sturgeon are farmed for the delicacy of Russian caviar. Then, centuries of history are poured into Japanese porcelain, and workers create soccer cleats worn by the sport's greatest players.
    7+
    21min
    Dec 7, 2011
  • 16. Frankfurters, Sniper Rifles, Casino Security

    16. Frankfurters, Sniper Rifles, Casino Security

    The centuries-old secrets behind making frankfurters are revealed. Then, sniper rifles are made that can hit a target from a thousand yards, and experts stop card sharks from swindling casinos out of millions.
    The centuries-old secrets behind making frankfurters are revealed. Then, sniper rifles are made that can hit a target from a thousand yards, and experts stop card sharks from swindling casinos out of millions.
    7+
    22min
    Dec 28, 2011
  • 17. Powerboats, Swiss Watches, Wallpaper

    17. Powerboats, Swiss Watches, Wallpaper

    Powerboats are built that ride waves faster than most cars ride the road. Then, the secrets behind Swiss watches are revealed, and workers create high-quality wallpaper.
    Powerboats are built that ride waves faster than most cars ride the road. Then, the secrets behind Swiss watches are revealed, and workers create high-quality wallpaper.
    7+
    22min
    Jan 4, 2011
  • 18. Cruise Ship, Truffles, Asphalt

    18. Cruise Ship, Truffles, Asphalt

    The world's largest cruise liner fits under a bridge lower than the ship. Then, dogs help hunt expensive truffles, and a lake of asphalt is turned into busy roads.
    The world's largest cruise liner fits under a bridge lower than the ship. Then, dogs help hunt expensive truffles, and a lake of asphalt is turned into busy roads.
    7+
    22min
    Jan 11, 2012
  • 19. Circus, Guitars

    19. Circus, Guitars

    A big-top circus tent is erected as high as a building in less than 36 hours. Then, Japanese workers create handcrafted guitars.
    A big-top circus tent is erected as high as a building in less than 36 hours. Then, Japanese workers create handcrafted guitars.
    7+
    22min
    Jan 18, 2011
  • 20. Tsukiji, Cricket Bats, Parcels

    20. Tsukiji, Cricket Bats, Parcels

    The secrets behind a company that delivers four billion packages a year are revealed. Then, the world's biggest fish market feeds Japan's insatiable appetite for seafood, and a giant tree trunk is turned into cricket bats.
    The secrets behind a company that delivers four billion packages a year are revealed. Then, the world's biggest fish market feeds Japan's insatiable appetite for seafood, and a giant tree trunk is turned into cricket bats.
    7+
    22min
    Jan 18, 2011
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    DocumentaryFunSmart
    IMDb 7.4/10201112 seasons
    An insider's look and interviews show the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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