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How It's Made
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How It's Made

2001-01-06 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.7

Documentary

Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made? How It's Made leads you through the process of how everyday products, such as apple juice, skateboards, engines, contact lenses, and many more objects are manufactured.

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Creators
Gabriel Hoss
Production companies
Productions MAJ
Countries
Canada
Status
Canceled

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Lynne AdamsLynne AdamsNarrator (voice)

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