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An unstable high rise, an otherworldly museum, and a towering cliffside elevator.

An unstable high rise, an otherworldly museum, and a towering cliffside elevator.

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An unstable high rise, an otherworldly museum, and a towering cliffside elevator.

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Exploring the engineering and architectural masterpieces like The Copper in Manhattan to Gardens By the Bay in Singapore.
Original Air Date: Jan 3, 2021
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
5 seasons available on demand
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