How It's Made S16E11 — Dial Thermometers, Hummus, Spent Fuel Containers, Straw Sombreros
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How It's Made•Season 16•Episode 11

Dial Thermometers, Hummus, Spent Fuel Containers, Straw Sombreros

7.5/10 · 22 votesDec 10, 201021 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 16•−0.2 vs season avg

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Temperature-sensitive mechanisms are connected to calibrated faces and protective housings to produce dial thermometers. Cooked chickpeas are blended with tahini, oil and seasonings to make hummus; heavy engineered components are fabricated into shielded containers for spent nuclear fuel; and straw is woven, shaped and trimmed

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Lynne Adams

Lynne Adams

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Episode Summary

"Dial Thermometers, Hummus, Spent Fuel Containers, Straw Sombreros" is episode 11 of How It's Made season 16. It scored 7.5/10 from 22 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on December 10, 2010.

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