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How do they turn root vegetables into sweet sugar? How do they make feather dusters? And, how do they make billions of balloons to keep parties popping.

How do they turn trees into pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace.

When the Soviet Union unveils its own space shuttle, the CIA hatches a revenge plot. Plus, a missing nuclear weapon could threaten a NASA base in the Arctic.

A NASA spacecraft suffers a malfunction in orbit - can its lone astronaut make it back to Earth? Plus, new evidence emerges over Yuri Gagarin's mysterious death.

Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilization after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a world.

A look at some of the most mind-blowing footage experts have seen - including see-through animals, algae-powered motorcycles and human sized chickens.

A showcase of Mother Nature's most amazing moments, featuring a man eaten alive by leeches and another who pulls a car with his eye sockets.

The Last Secrets. A cutting-edge investigation into the sinking of the Titanic reveals new discoveries that could explain the mysteries of her last moments.

Archaeologists examine what lies beneath China's Forbidden City, exploring the dark secrets of this mysterious mega-palace buried for nearly 600 years.

Can We Hack The Planet? Scientists are unlocking the secrets of nature in order to tame the elements, harness energy, and even control life. Can we save humanity in time.

Six experts deploy CIA-developed link analysis software, special ops intelligence training and extensive research to find out if aliens have made contact with Earth.

The team identifies a pattern of non-terrestrial sounds and odd sightings centred around an earthquake. Could some earthquakes be related to UFO activity.

How do they make the perfect surfboard for catching waves? Plus, how do they turn Danish cream into one of the world's favourite butters.

How are million-dollar racehorses transported across the world to their new owners? Plus, what creative methods are used to photograph food.

How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel? How do they keep cash safe with an uncrackable lock? How do they make traditional Indian sugar.

Many items that make up the modern world are the result of sophisticated engineering and production processes. How do they do it.

How do they build one of the world's most exclusive luxury cars? How do they make a referee's whistle that can be heard above 50,000 screaming fans.

How do they turn English willow into cricket bats for India's finest cricketers? And, how do they construct the foundations for tall buildings.

A look at how everyday items including steel pulleys and acetate eyewear are made, revealing the materials and unique production processes used in making them.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including gyroscopic stabilizers made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including shuffleboard tables made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including air hockey tables made.

Heavily inspired by superbike designs, the KTM X-Bow is always road and race ready. What elements come together to create this powerful and innovative vehicle.

The Tesla Model S is a high-performance and high-speed vehicle with zero emissions. What goes into the construction of this innovative electric car.

The Superformance MKIII draws inspiration from the Shelby Cobra to be an impressive combination of style and power. How is this stunning vehicle made.

The Koenigsegg One:1 is a record-breaking mega car that has a perfect power to weight ratio. How is this cleverly designed car put together.

Can We Hack The Planet? Scientists are unlocking the secrets of nature in order to tame the elements, harness energy, and even control life. Can we save humanity in time.

Six experts deploy CIA-developed link analysis software, special ops intelligence training and extensive research to find out if aliens have made contact with Earth.

The team identifies a pattern of non-terrestrial sounds and odd sightings centred around an earthquake. Could some earthquakes be related to UFO activity.

New discoveries on a strange Mediterranean island might offer new clues in the hunt for Atlantis. Experts reveal the apocalyptic event that destroyed it.

New discoveries at the lost city of Jericho offer fresh evidence about the biblical battle that brought its impregnable walls down.

How do they produce a million tonnes of stainless steel? How do they keep cash safe with an uncrackable lock? How do they make traditional Indian sugar.

Many items that make up the modern world are the result of sophisticated engineering and production processes. How do they do it.

A strange discovery by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover suggests the Red Planet was home to an alien nuclear war 300 million years ago - could this be true.

Earth is hit by 100 tons of rock from space every day. Most burn up in the atmosphere, but a single rock wiped out the dinosaurs. Could it happen again.

When a massive star dies it can direct a blast of radiation that would obliterate life of earth. What are the chances of this event occurring.

A countdown of the top 20 internet legends. From lighting matches with bullets to kayaking in the snow, this features only the smartest and bravest human-kind has to offer.

Focuses on creative garage innovators taking inventions to the next level, from using fire to charge phones to creating the world's fastest electric dragster.

The city of Thebes was the religious centre of Egypt's New Kingdom. How did workers construct the largest religious site in the ancient world.

A pioneering experiment shows how ancient Egyptians built the giant obelisks of Thebes. New findings suggest how they prompted the downfall of the pharaohs.

Investigating Argentina's most credible military encounter, Paul and Kawa track down an eyewitness and the unexpected presence of NASA. What will they uncover.

Doubting official reports, Paul and Kawa investigate a UFO crash site in Argentina. Plus, Sarah and Nick track a pattern of low altitude UFOs in Phoenix.

An eyewitness in Kansas reveals photographic evidence of a UFO landing site. Meanwhile, Paul and Kawa disprove an official government account of a meteor impact.

How do they build a tractor every three minutes to power Indian agriculture? How do they cast the bronze bells that help Swiss farmers keep track of their cows.

How do they collect millions of real birds' nests to make birds' nest soup? Plus, how do they use aerospace technology to make rowers go faster.

How do they quadruple the power of the world's biggest engines with the most powerful turbochargers? How do they build new roads from old waste plastic.

How do they harness the wind to power a racing yacht to Olympic gold? How do they make a sword fit for an officer at the world's largest sword factory.

How do they make the amplifier used by rock legends, the famous Marshall amp? Plus, how do they turn wet clay into frost-proof garden pots.

How do they clean the world's tallest twin towers? How do they make a jigsaw where every piece is unique? How do they craft Olympic level hockey sticks.

Phil Torres and Dr. Tori Herridge go on a journey to Siberia for the biggest ever Ice Age dig, unearthing a treasure trove of animals buried in the ground for thousands of years.