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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

Dan Riskin reports from Mission Control where the Pluto Fly By has happened. Now we wait for it to turn and take more images.

Why push the limits of the universe? We just want to know what's out there to be discovered. What would it be like to see Pluto.

Did you know Bill Nye, along with the Planetary Society, was one of the first to advocate for the New Horizons mission. He can't WAIT to see what it finds.

We've seen it done in the movies - the perfect car slide in between two parked cars. Think of it as an adult slip n' slide. They guys start by testing pavement lubricants to see what works.

Kevin and Grant have built two versions of their trash can rocket and in true scientific method, they test them out without the propellants first to see if they are air-worthy.

Before they start building their rocket powered skateboard, Grant and Kevin have too much fun doing thrust tests with leaf blowers and fire extinguishers. But, they form a plan.

Kevin bets Grant they can build a workable concrete canoe. Despite explaining the science behind how it could work, Grant is dubious. A steak dinner is on the line.

Kevin and Grant have completed the build of their electromagnetic gravity defying boots. Kevin takes the first turn and finds out it takes more than science to make them work.