It's Hip to Knit

Giant bales of colored acrylic fibers are spun at breakneck speeds into 20,000 miles of yarn every day. This patriotic company unveils how to print, cut, and stitch together a sturdy winter-resistant Canadian flag that's as big as your living room. Hair gel is estimated to be in 85 percent of American bathrooms, and this vintage classic boasts a 50-year history and a secret list of high-tech ingredients Smiles are a must at this upstate New York toy factory that uses tons of glue to produce 25 million puzzles and games every year.