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Ever wonder how compact discs, luxury, watches, ceramic brake discs (above), lithium-ion batteries, or chainsaws were made? If so, we’ve rounded up ten fascinating videos that show exactly how all of these gadgets were made from start to finish. Continue reading to see them all.
Soap bars are traditionally used for washing, bathing, and cleaning, but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw in some geeky style. The Nintendo Game Boy soap bar above is a perfect example. Click here to see twelve more cool soap designs for geeks. Continue reading to watch a “How It’s Made” segment on soap bars.
With silver prices continuing to rise, it’s only fitting that we show you the techie-side of the 2011 American Silver Eagle coins, which each contain approximately 1-troy-ounce of .999 fine silver. Continue reading for the video.
Did you know that just 1-percent of humans have red hair, or that the 100-billionth crayon made was blue? If not, Learnsomethingeveryday.co.uk has compiled a host of fun facts for your viewing enjoyment. Click here for the first picture in gallery. Continue reading for a few “How it’s Made” videos.
Ever wonder how gold bars are made? If so, look no further than this “How It’s Made” segment. Here’s one thing you may not have known about gold: “automobiles may use gold for heat dissipation; McLaren uses gold foil in the engine compartment of its F1 model.” Video after the break. Click here for more pictures.
Ever wonder how some of the products that you use everyday — like vegetable oil, styrofoam, cotton swabs, slot machines, etc. — are made? You’re in luck, as these cool “How It’s Made” videos will show you just that. Continue reading to watch.
File this under: How it’s made. Ever wonder how “whimsical artisan chocolates and truffles” are made? Look no further than this Moonstruck Chocolate — recently featured on the Food Network — factory tour video. More information. Continue reading to watch.
Attendees were “invited to create their own Swiss Army Knife at an exhibition at the Chateau de Prangins, near Geneva, to mark the firm’s 125th anniversary.” Continue reading to see how they are made in slideshow format.
This isn’t a retro How it’s Made segment, but rather a real company that’s still pressing vinyl records. Gotta Groove Records, located in Cleveland (OH), specializes “in 7″ and 12″ vinyl creation/manufacturing using PVC molding.” Video after the break.
Vinyl records are making a comeback. Yeah, in the world of instant music downloads and portable music, a lot of music fans are falling in love with vinyl – again.
[via Crunchgear]