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How Things Work

Season 1 | Episode 2 | Discovery Science | March 11, 2018

Digital technologies

Design and technologies

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Classification: Parental Guidance

This episode: escalator, leaf blower, tape measure, security safe, tennis ball launcher, music box.

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This episode: escalator, leaf blower, tape measure, security safe, tennis ball launcher, music box.

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