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How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Automotive Seats Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Seating in cars has come a long way since cars were invented in the 19th century. Early seats had no padding, springs, or belts. In this minisode ...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Duvets Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Down is the belly feathers of waterfowl, mainly ducks and geese. These lightweight, highly insulating fibers are perfect for use in cozy duvets an...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Glass Blocks Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Glass blocks became a cornerstone of Art Deco architecture in the 1920s, and they’re still popular today. In this minisode of How It's Ma...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Crash Test Dummies Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 They may look human, but they’re actually guinea pigs for a wide range of impact safety tests. In this minisode of How It's Made, find ou...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Dress Forms Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 When it comes to dressmaking, a dummy can be a lot of help. These dummies are known as dress forms. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out ho...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Electrical Transformers Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Electric transformers are everywhere, transforming high-voltage electricity from power lines into usable household currents. In this minisode of H...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Ice Cream Treats Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how ice cream treats that we all love so much are made.

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Miniature Train Cars Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Every feature of a miniature train car is precisely scaled down from the life-sized train car upon which it is exactly modeled. In this minisode of...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Ice Cream Cones Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 The ice cream cone is the original edible container. Invented over a century ago, it adds crunch to your ice cream — and doesn’t end up ...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Resin Figurines Channel: The Science Channel Length: 304 Date: May 01, 2011 Figurines are made from many materials, from porcelain to plaster to synthetic resin. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how synthetic re...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Fire Hydrants Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Fire hydrants have been in use for over 200 years. In the old days, they were used for fire fighting and as a public water supply. In this minisod...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Boat Propellers Channel: The Science Channel Length: 306 Date: May 01, 2011 Boat propellers were invented in the early 19th century, and they’ve been making waves ever since. In this minisode of How It's Made, fin...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Soapstone Products Channel: The Science Channel Length: 306 Date: May 01, 2011 For centuries, soapstone has been used to make cookware, counter tops, and even sinks, since it doesn’t stain or burn. In this minisode of How It&...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Cathode Ray Tubes Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 The CRT, short for Cathode Ray Tube, was invented in 1879 and is used to produce images on TVs and computer monitors. In this minisode of How It’s...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Abrasive Grains Channel: The Science Channel Length: 289 Date: May 01, 2011 People have used abrasive minerals to sand and polish things for centuries. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how abrasive grains are cr...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Steel Shipping Drums Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 The steel shipping drum was invented in the late 19th century for the oil industry as an alternative to the leaky wooden barrels of the past. In th...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Wooden Golf Clubs Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how wooden golf clubs are created. Starting with high-quality persimmon wood, they are created through...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Shoe Polish Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 Mud and scuffing have long been the ruin of shoes and boots. By the early 20th century, shoe polish was invented to both shine shoes up, and make ...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Aluminum Baseball Bats Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 On today’s baseball diamonds, the ping of the aluminum bat is rivaling the crack of its wooden predecessor. In this minisode of How It's ...

How It’s Made Mini-Episodes: Police Whistles Channel: The Science Channel Length: 307 Date: May 01, 2011 In the late 19th century, London police started using a special lightweight whistle to get attention with its piercing sound. In this minisode of ...

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