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.

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

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."

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

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

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.

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

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!

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?

The Carnival Freedom is an enormous floating luxury hotel. So how does the crew manage to disembark 3,500 passengers, clean and prep the ship, and bring on 3,500 new cruise-goers? These employees must get quite a workout!

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

Pencil sharpeners may be small but great care goes into making them. We cover everything from the curing and polishing of the steel cutting blades to how the housing goes together.

Let the games begin on this finely crafted furniture.

This clip from The Science Channel's, "How It's Made," reveals the secrets of the tetra pak container's longevity.

The Science Channel's, "How It's Made," shows us how ripe olives are transformed into virgin olive oil.

This bar features a thick layer of milk chocolate around a salty and crunchy peanut butter candy center. Making that candy center is the tricky part.

Sit back and enjoy the factory fun with this How It's Made: External Hard Drives video.

This clip about harmonicas from The Science Channel's, "How It's Made," hits all the right notes.

The Science Channel's, "How It's Made," serves up a clip that show how professional cookware is manufactured.

This clip from The Science Channel's, "How It's Made," demonstrates how decorative wooden boxes are crafted.

Sit back and enjoy the factory fun with this How It's Made: Unicycle Wheel Hubs video.

Score some knowledge about the crafting of a foosball table from the players to the field.

Wine may date to 6,000 B.C. Today we drink it from bottles, not animal skins, but the basic principles of wine making are the same.

Find out how medical marvels are manufactured on this clip from The Science Channel's, "How It's Made."

In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how a small piece of aluminum is formed into a nifty baseball bat.

This clip from the Science Channel's How It's Made stitches up the perfect gold glove.

Aquariums have been around for hundreds of years. The most common aquarium fish is the goldfish.