‘How it Works’ really is one of the great TV shows of our time. There is something mesmerizing about those repetitive processes and how they come together to produce the finished product. So many processes in our day to day life are black boxed -hidden from view – and we just take them for granted. We all know how a simple bolt system locks a door but how does our front door lock and unlock. Have a look.

There’s something really satisfying about that final turn.

This is how a sewing machine sews. How this process works eluded me for more years than I care to admit! It all makes complete sense now!

I never knew how trumpets operated until today. Seriously.

This is how a clock converts from constant to intermittent rotation.

The eternal mystery that is the inner workings of the humble oscillating fan is now solved!

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About the author: Conor Hughes works as a Marketing Executive at Life Science Recruitment

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