Season 5 features the following:
- Pantyhose
- Pasta Noodles
- Footballs
- Rechargeable batteries
- Denim Jeans
- Hand-made paper
- Bikinis
- Fiber optic cables
- Cricket bats
- Lipstick
HOW DO THEY MAKE IT: Season 10
Pantyhose, also called tights, is a hosiery. They are close-fitting legwear meant to cover the wearer’s body from waist to feet. Pantyhoses are a convenient alternative to stockings and are worn by many women around the world as part of a formal dress. Some companies and schools have a dress code which also comprise of the pantyhose. Each of these is made from different materials that consist of polyester, nylon, cotton, spandex and more, varying from fishnet to silk and wool. Check out how pantyhoses are made in a large manufacturing plant.
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Pasta Noodles:
Originated in China much before 1295 AD, Pasta started becoming popular as early as the 15th century and made its way into the Italian dish and commercial production began in Naples. Pasta is actually made from semolina (purified wheat), but now-a-days, they are available in rice too. Pasta is made in different shapes, sizes and forms. Find out how Pasta noodles are actually made.
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Footballs:
Did you know that the Adidas Brazuca soccer balls for the 2014 World Cup finals are officially produced only in Sialkot, Pakistan? They shipped more than 42 million footballs worth over Rs 18 crore around the world. Brazuca is a breakthrough innovation featuring a revolutionary 6 panel design created for every player on the field. The ball features six identical panels alongside a unique surface that will provide improved grip, touch, stability and aerodynamics on the field. Here is how they made it.
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Rechargeable batteries:
Batteries are used in everyday electronics. From watches to clocks, and toys to shavers, each battery driven gadget is an important part of your daily life. Each battery is made of different materials and they make up for the power rating, life and power that they give out. Rechargeable batteries are cheaper than disposable ones and can be used multiple times. Check out how rechargeable batteries are made.
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Denim Jeans:
Arguably the most popular piece of clothing in the world, they are also one of the most individual. Invented by Levis Strauss who made denim work pants with copper rivets especially for workers, Denim Jeans are now in almost every person’s closet around the world. The journey of the Jeans from cotton to store is worth a watch. Check out how Denim Jeans are made.
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Hand-made paper:
In the modern date, paper is manufactured somewhat differently from how it was manufactured thousands of years ago in China. Today, most papers are made using wood pulp treated with chemicals, which is then mechanically processed. However, producing hand-made paper is a craft, involving techniques and materials that are almost two thousand years old. Although the process has evolved over the years, hand-made papers are still in production in some parts of the world. These papers are mostly used by artists and writers. Apart from giving a unique sensation, hand-made papers also have an enhanced texture, and are available in a wide range of colours. So without further ado, let’s see how hand-made paper is manufactured and why it is better than regular papers.
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Bikinis:
After being first introduced in the 1940’s, the controversial two-piece bikini was banned. But today, a bikini is an everyday sight on beaches all over the world. A bikini is available in two forms—a one-piece and a two-piece. Here’s how they make it.
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Fiber optic cables:
A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of glass threads, each of which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves. It is a technology that uses glass (or plastic) threads (fibers) to transmit data. Fiber optics is a particularly popular technology for local-area networks. In addition, telephone companies are steadily replacing traditional telephone copper and alloy lines with fiber optic cables. In the future, almost all communications will employ fiber optics. Check out how they make these cables that transmit data in the form of light.
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Cricket bats:
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Infact, references to the game of cricket date back to the 1300s; historians believe that it was started as a children’s game. In the 1600s, working men picked it up as a past time, and before long it caught on with the upper classes. Consequently, by the 18th century, cricket was a major organised sport in England.
Presently, especially in India, the following of the sport of cricket is unmatchable. Every second household would have a bat and a ball, with a gully in the locality turned into a cricket pitch.
Even though it looks like a simple plank of wood, a lot of mathematics goes into the making of a cricket bat. Watch the video below to learn how it’s made:
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Lipstick:
A little lip color can instantly add glamour to your look. There’s lipstick for every look, every season and different time of the day. There are so many choices and options, from different color palettes to different textures, to choose from. Not only lipsticks are a great fashion trend, they are also amazing moisturizer for your lips. However, have you ever wondered, how is that lipstick that you completely adore and probably can’t start your day without, actually made?
Watch the video below to find out what takes it to make a perfect quality lipstick.
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