When it comes to cycling races the lighter the better. Every ounce counts in a tight race. Lets see what it takes to build wheels that are light enough to win any race.
Riding a bicycle is a skilled you learn as a kid but building the world's longest bicycle? There's no learning that, you just have to do it.
You hear them ringing but have you seen how truly massive these bells are? Lets take a look at what it takes to forge and cast these massive metal bells that sit atop churches.
When traveling by airplane you might be surprised at what happens to your suitcase as it follows you to your destination. Lets check you the labyrinth it follows to meet you where you end up.
Carbon Fiber is the go to material for today's modern bicycles bringing weight down and giving unmatched strength. But just how do they make them tough enough to withstand grueling races?
I've seen guitar's being made from all sorts of materials but this bronze beauty is a new level. The solid metal guitar brings new meaning to heavy metal.
Biodegradable straws have become popular recently. But how are they made and what makes them less harmful to the environment.
Duct Tape has been around since WWII and can be found everywhere. But how was it created and what makes it so special for virtually all jobs?
In most places around the world when repairs have to be carried out on roads you can expect closures and detours. But not in Switzerland. Check out how the Swiss keep roads open while they work on them.
Counterfeit Rolexes are a problem with many of the fakes looking as good as the real thing. So what actually happens in the criminal networks that make them and how do they make them look so real?
Did you know that back in the 70's Unbreakable Glass was created? Despite the remarkable creation it isn't made anymore despite the clear benefits.
War is a terrible thing and full of never ending ways to kill people. That's why gas masks are so useful when it comes to saving soldiers agony on the battlefield. but how do they work?
It's not as popular these days but building ships in bottles was a thing back in the day. But how exactly did they get the ship in the bottle in the first place?
The disco ball has lost it's shine with less being made these days. Unless you go to Japan where this factory carries on the tradition of making the iconic dance floor accompaniment.
Watch as a big, chunky rock is carved into a solid chain. It doesn't look like it's possible for the interlinking chain to work but with some skilled carving the end result is pretty impressive.