Ever wonder how New York City pays the electric bill? Find out how the Big Apple turns the trucks filled with trash from the St. Patrick's Day Parade into energy for the city!

Every inch of cabin space is precious at Delta which is why they created Delta Economy Comfort seating.

How is curved glass created for buildings, doors, and homes? Flickinger Glassworks located in New York City is one of 10 companies who make custom curved glass today.

Have you ever wondered how sushi is caught? From the sea to your restaurant table, catching sushi has become not only a delicacy but a difficult job.

Deep sea diving is more dangerous than the movies make it seem. Find out how professional divers are trained to handle any situation.

When staying at a fancy hotel you expect a good hot shower. So how do hotels provide hot showers for the thousands of guests they have each day?

Ever wonder how ships stay clean? Find out how one of the world's largest shipping ports manages to keep some of the largest tanker ships on the sea.

Silk is used to make beautiful clothing, furniture and other luxurious materials. But the credit is due to the creepy, crawly little worms that create it!

While astronauts are traveling in space they have to eat, right? Find out how an astronaut prepares his meals and keeps the liquids down.

Getting an astronaut into space may be one thing, but training these scientists beforehand takes months of preparation.

Ever wonder how an astronaut lives in space? These astronauts show you what it takes to deal with the number one and number two problems in space, using the bathroom.

Ever wonder how snow develops in an indoor ski resort or how it can stay so cold? With the help of some fine engineering and special technology, Ski Dubai located in the Middle East has the largest indoor snow park in the world!

In order to create the shiny, gloss paper found in magazines, manufactures have found a way to take dirt found in Cornwall,England and turn it into a gold mine.

When extreme weather poses a threat to airplanes and runways, it is important for a special fleet of vehicles to deice planes and avoid potential disasters.

Fires can be a terrifying force of nature without a good way to control it. Thank goodness for the modern day fire extinguisher! But do you really know what makes it work?

From tall buildings to cars, steel is used everyday. How do engineers cut uncommon shapes into the strong material without using their hands? Laser precision technology may hold the answer.

While astronauts are traveling in space they have to eat, right? Find out how an astronaut prepares his meals and keeps the liquids down.

Ukuleles were first made in Portugal in 139 b.c. A good ukulele can take 40 hours to craft.

Ever wonder how New York City pays the electric bill? Find out how the Big Apple turns the trucks filled with trash from the St. Patrick's Day Parade into energy for the city!

Baklava is the strudel's ancestor. Phyllo dough used to make baklava is named after the greek word for "leaf" since the dough needs to be "as thin as a leaf."

Find out how animal hair can be turned into the material used for cowboy hats.

Longboards are twice as long and heavy as normal skateboards. Their increased stability makes them easier to master.

It takes a village of craftspeople to make a traditional pair of Spanish espadrilles. We’ll introduce you to the two men who use ancient equipment to make the soles.

There are one million forklifts operating in the world at any given time. They can easily shift 16 tons of product.

For more than 50 years, NASA has explored some of the deepest riches in space. Find out how space probes like Cassini are able to send their findings to Earth.

More lava lamps were sold in the 1960's than in any other time period. They were originally called astro globes!

In the world of diamond mining, everything starts with a bang. Thousands of tons of rock are blasted each day in order to reach diamonds that form 93 miles below ground.

How is curved glass created for buildings, doors, and homes? Flickinger Glassworks located in New York City is one of 10 companies who make custom curved glass today.

How does Florida manage to provide multiple varieties of orange juice year-round for its customers across the nation?

While Mike and Evan are on a mission to find an unusual object for a client, they come across a pair of performers who want to show off more then just their cool inventory.

A professional sideshow strong man comes in Obscura looking for old-time carnival relics, and gives Mike and Evan a demonstration that proves just how strong he really is.

Some of the most bizarre objects mean the most to the eclectic customers featured on Oddities. Check out some of the curious items that have touched the hearts of Obscura's clientele.