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How Do They Do It?
TV-G
2009
Science & Nature
Engineering Marvels

Blast Through Rock, Map Earth, Provide Flowers All Year Round

Season 6, Episode 13

: Workers blast through solid rock beneath one of South Africa's biggest cities. Then, satellites provide pixel-perfect images of Earth, and red roses are shipped to flower shops around the world in just 48 hours.

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How Do They Do It?
TV-G
2009
Science & Nature
Engineering Marvels

Blast Through Rock, Map Earth, Provide Flowers All Year Round

Season 6, Episode 13

: Workers blast through solid rock beneath one of South Africa's biggest cities. Then, satellites provide pixel-perfect images of Earth, and red roses are shipped to flower shops around the world in just 48 hours.

Plans start at $9.99/month.

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How Do They Do It?

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Season 6, Episode 13 - Blast Through Rock, Map Earth, Provide Flowers All Year Round

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2009

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TV-G

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