Episode 1
Aired Nov 2, 2018
Harris Tweed, Turntables and Hakarl
Scottish manufacturers use pedal power to weave a high-demand fabric for catwalks throughout the world; an Italian company leads the turnaround of the turntable; an Icelandic delicacy has a fishy tale to becoming edible.
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Episode 2
Aired Nov 2, 2018
Beds, Space Freighters and Underground Farms
Humble horsehair is turned into a bed fit for royalty; a 20-million-dollar, space-faring picnic basket keeps astronauts fed and watered for months at a time; subterranean salad is grown in a World War II bomb shelter below London's busy streets.
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Episode 3
Aired Nov 9, 2018
Borsalino Hats, Folding Bicycles and Skyr
An Italian manufacturer makes a hat with enough flair for Hollywood's biggest stars; a low-fat, Icelandic dairy dish is set on conquering the world; a British company is engineering the ultimate commuter companion.
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Episode 4
Aired Nov 9, 2018
Guitars, Caviar and Racing
Manufacturers give a behind-the-scenes look at the chart-topping, six-string star of rock and roll; the motorsports secrets to racing around the clock with a road car turned endurance racer; the popular seafood spread made from cod roe.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 16, 2018
Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eider Down and Digestive Biscuits
Engineers look at Pisa's gravity-defying tower that has been tipping for 800 years; a lucky duck is unharmed while its down is used in the world's most-expensive duvets; a factory reveals the gastronomic genius behind a teatime accompaniment.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 16, 2018
Parchment, Shuttlecocks and Sea Salt
History's greatest moments are preserved for all time on skin; the fastest moving object in the world of sports takes flight; Vikings harness the explosive power of volcanoes to make gourmet salt.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 25, 2018
Ballpoint Pens, Army Rations and Rush Mats
The wizardry behind the push-button ballpoint pen saves millions of shirts from annoying ink stains; soldiers get their pizza fix deep behind enemy lines; a bunch of river weeds are transformed into hefty, must-have rugs.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 25, 2018
Violins, Milk Deliveries and Pumice
Craftsmen reveal the three-hundred-year-old secret to hand making violins, millions of bottles of milk are delivered from farm to front door in under 48 hours and a rock born of Icelandic flame is bringing fire to homes throughout the world.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 30, 2018
Super Yachts, Space Suits and Katsuobushi
A Dutch company reveals their two-year process for building super yachts, astronauts are protected from the most-hostile environment known to man with space suits and a skilled Japanese chef creates a delicacy out of year-old, moldy fish.
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Episode 10
Aired Nov 30, 2018
Parma Ham, Underground Signs and Rowing Machines
Manufacturers reveal the ancient Roman technique behind one of the world's most-popular cured meats, the weird science behind the iconic signs of the London Underground and the ingenious woodwork that gives Olympic rowers a water-powered workout.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 18, 2018
Barra Airport, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Lederhosen
Air traffic controllers must manage a beach airport that is flooded twice a day; cutting-edge technology brings a centuries-old processed food to local delis; Bavaria's unofficial national costume helps keep ancient crafts alive.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 18, 2018
Lobster Fishing, Chesterfield Sofas and High-Definition Cameras
Fishermen transport lobster from the ocean floor to fine dining restaurants in just a few hours; craftsman follow a 300-year-old design when handcrafting couches; cutting-edge camera lenses are capable of seeing more than the human eye.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 23, 2018
Weather Factory and Gloves
One of the world's most-advanced weather-testing facilities subjects cars to all the elements; handmade baseball gloves make the difference between a broken finger and a high-speed catch; traditional Christmas puddings light up holiday tables.
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Episode 14
Aired Dec 23, 2018
Newspapers, Socks and Blackcurrant Juice
Manufacturers reveal the secrets behind how the world's biggest newspaper delivers over 80 million copies a day; how the modern sock is crafted to perfection; how 10,000 tons of blackcurrants are turned into a famous, fruity drink.
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Episode 15
Aired Dec 30, 2018
Raisins, Washi Paper and Showers
A family business in California grows grapes and raises raisins on a grand scale; German engineers create the next generation of high-tech showers; traditional Japanese paper continues to be made using centuries-old traditions.
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Episode 16
Aired Dec 30, 2018
Charcoal, Soba and Vaulting Poles
A company in South Africa turns up the heat by making charcoal the old-fashioned way, a Japanese factory cooks up oodles of noodles and Texas tech wizards design record-breaking gear for pole vaulters.
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Episode 17
Aired Jan 6, 2019
Pearls, Damascus Steel Knives and Hippo Rollers
Tennessee trailblazers harvest freshwater pearls from the deep, blacksmiths unlock the ancient secrets of the blade that struck fear into the hearts of crusading knights and an ingenious water-transporting device is transforming life in Africa.
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Episode 18
Aired Jan 6, 2019
Sugar Beets, Feather Dusters and Balloons
A knobby vegetable works to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth, the world's biggest bird helps battle dust with amazing dirt-sucking science and natural rubber is turned into balloons to get the party popping.
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Episode 19
Aired Jan 6, 2019
Pencils, Licorice and Lace
The carpenter's pencil makes a mark in the building trade, an herbaceous plant is turned into a dark and sweet candy and traditional techniques are used to create delicate lace for high-end fashion.
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Episode 20
Aired Jan 6, 2019
Platinum, Manga and Limoncello
Manufacturers reveal the explosive secrets in producing one of the world's most-valuable metals, the artistry behind Japan's manga phenomenon and the centuries-old techniques for making sweet and sharp limoncello.
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