From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Seating in cars has come a long way since cars were invented in the 19th century. Early seats had no padding, springs, or belts. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how the automotive seats are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Down is the belly feathers of waterfowl, mainly ducks and geese. These lightweight, highly insulating fibers are perfect for use in cozy duvets and comforters. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how down duvets are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Glass blocks became a cornerstone of Art Deco architecture in the 1920s, and they’re still popular today. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how glass blocks are made from just four basic ingredients.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

They may look human, but they’re actually guinea pigs for a wide range of impact safety tests. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how crash dummies are manufactured.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

When it comes to dressmaking, a dummy can be a lot of help. These dummies are known as dress forms. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how dress forms are created for use by dressmakers and in department store displays.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Electric transformers are everywhere, transforming high-voltage electricity from power lines into usable household currents. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how electrical transformers are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how ice cream treats that we all love so much are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Every feature of a miniature train car is precisely scaled down from the life-sized train car upon which it is exactly modeled. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how miniature train cars are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

The ice cream cone is the original edible container. Invented over a century ago, it adds crunch to your ice cream — and doesn’t end up in a landfill! In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how ice cream cones are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Figurines are made from many materials, from porcelain to plaster to synthetic resin. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how synthetic resin figurines are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:47 AM

Fire hydrants have been in use for over 200 years. In the old days, they were used for fire fighting and as a public water supply. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how today's fire hydrants are made from steel and iron.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:46 AM

Boat propellers were invented in the early 19th century, and they’ve been making waves ever since. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how boat propellers are made from raw materials.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:46 AM

For centuries, soapstone has been used to make cookware, counter tops, and even sinks, since it doesn’t stain or burn. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how soapstone is mined and how soapstone products are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:46 AM

The CRT, short for Cathode Ray Tube, was invented in 1879 and is used to produce images on TVs and computer monitors. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how cathode ray tubes are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:46 AM

People have used abrasive minerals to sand and polish things for centuries. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how abrasive grains are created from bauxite, to be used on sandpaper.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:46 AM

The steel shipping drum was invented in the late 19th century for the oil industry as an alternative to the leaky wooden barrels of the past. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how today's leak-proof steel shipping drums are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:45 AM

In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how wooden golf clubs are created. Starting with high-quality persimmon wood, they are created through a complex crafting process before they make it into your hands on the course.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:43 AM

Mud and scuffing have long been the ruin of shoes and boots. By the early 20th century, shoe polish was invented to both shine shoes up, and make them last longer. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how shoe polish is created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:43 AM

On today’s baseball diamonds, the ping of the aluminum bat is rivaling the crack of its wooden predecessor. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how a small piece of aluminum is formed into a nifty baseball bat.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:43 AM

In the late 19th century, London police started using a special lightweight whistle to get attention with its piercing sound. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how today's sturdy brass police whistles are made.