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Bigger Better Faster Stronger: Vacuum Cleaner

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Season 1 | Episode 1 | SBS | July 1, 2012

Design and technologies

Science

Critical thinking

Classification: Mature

Have you ever looked at an everyday appliance and thought I could improve on that? In this new series, James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity as they take everyday household items, look closely at the science involved in their inner workings, then set about re-modelling them to reach their full potential.

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Have you ever looked at an everyday appliance and thought I could improve on that? In this new series, James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity as they take everyday household items, look closely at the science involved in their inner workings, then set about re-modelling them to reach their full potential.

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