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How Do They Do It?
TV-PG
2014
Science & Nature
Engineering Marvels

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

Season 11, Episode 4

: Workers cast the iconic brass street lamps of Venice. Then, giant cargo ships are kept from colliding with icebergs, and tiny trees are cultivated for the Chinese art of penjing.

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How Do They Do It?
TV-PG
2014
Science & Nature
Engineering Marvels

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

Season 11, Episode 4

: Workers cast the iconic brass street lamps of Venice. Then, giant cargo ships are kept from colliding with icebergs, and tiny trees are cultivated for the Chinese art of penjing.

Plans start at $9.99/month.

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Season 11, Episode 4 - Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

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2014

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TV-PG

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