
Dial Thermometers, Hummus, Spent Fuel Containers, Straw Sombreros
S16E11 · 2010-12-10 · 21 min
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 into traditional sombreros.
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