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THE STUFF THAT MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND

It's truly incredible to see the ingenious lengths we go to in order to extract precious commodities, like corn and soy to iron and rubber, from the earth. Equally amazing is the number of different and varied products that can be derived from things so fundamental. Find out more about the series.

The Skinny on the Goods

When did we start using these goods and why? How have these uses evolved? Get the skinny in our fact pages.

HOW IRON WORKS

Here's your chance to find out how iron works.