From: The Science Channel on Sat, May 07 2011 6:51 PM

Watch this short magic trick and see if you can recall a few simple details. This should be easy, right?

From: The Science Channel on Sat, May 07 2011 6:50 PM

The motion after effect is an optical illusion that has been around since ancient Greece. Give it a try!

From: The Science Channel on Sat, May 07 2011 6:50 PM

How does illumination change perception of color and reflection? Give this optical illusion a try and find out!

From: The Science Channel on Sat, May 07 2011 6:48 PM

Can you find the face hidden in this pile of coffee beans? Keep looking, it’s there!

From: The Science Channel on Sat, May 07 2011 6:48 PM

Focus your eyes on the black cross in the center of the circle and experience three different visual phenomena all happening at the same time.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:51 AM

Change machines were invented in the 1950s in response to the vending machine boom. Early machines were simple mechanical change makers. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how today's high-tech change machines are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:51 AM

The twang of the banjo resonates in American country music and bluegrass, but the instrument actually has its roots in Africa. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how banjos are strung together.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:50 AM

In the old days, wooden barrels stored all manner of goods because they were easy to move. Today, they’re mainly used for storing fine wine and spirits. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how wooden barrels are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:50 AM

Football helmets cushion the cranium, helping players avoid head injuries. Early helmets were made of leather, and later from padded plastic. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how today's football helmets are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:49 AM

Tent trailers allow you to travel without reservations. Who needs a hotel if you can park the popup? Tent trailers have been around since the early 20th century. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how tent trailers are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:49 AM

Handy, folding pocket knives have been around for centuries. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how pocket knives are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

The level was invented in the 17th century to keep structures plumb and true. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how levels are created to help us with all of our construction needs.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

Making sandpaper requires a lot of grit! In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how sandpaper is created using abrasive grains.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how the wings of an aircraft are made, using old school production methods combined with high-tech, computer-assisted design.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

Chances are, you use ductile iron pipe every day and don’t even know it. City water and sewer pipes are all made from ductile iron. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how ductile iron pipes are created from mainly recycled metal.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

The game of cricket dates back to the 1300s; by the 18th century, cricket was one of England’s favorite sports. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how cricket bats are made from a piece of stringy white willow wood.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

How does gas get from your fuel tank to the engine cylinders? Without a pump in the gas tank, you’d be going nowhere, fast. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how automotive fuel pumps are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

Car batteries may die, but that doesn’t mean it's the end of the road for the components. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how car batteries are stripped down and recycled to make new ones.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

Faucets were actually invented by the ancient Romans, but it took many centuries for running water to make a comeback after the fall of the Roman empire. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how modern faucets are created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:48 AM

Shock absorbers smooth your ride and counteract the bounce when you hit a bump. Shocks affect the steering, stopping and stability of cars. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how the shock absorbers in our cars are made.