A three-disc set, featuring 12 separate shows from Discovery Channel's popular series, HowStuffWorks. Each segment introduces the audience to the fascinating story behind commonly used products, and one of the products is "Aluminum." It is an excellent introduction to the world of aluminum, and provides an overview of various aspects of the industry. Much of the commentary is provided by Alcoa personnel. Other segments on: corn; timber; steel; water; salt; wheat; rubber; turkey; lead; beer and coffee. Total run time is 8hours, 36 minutes. Each segment is approximately 40 minutes.