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Big, Bigger, Biggest

Big, Bigger, Biggest

Description: Engineering breakthroughs that have made it possible to develop modern structures.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2008
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 20
First episode air date: April 1, 2008
Language: English
Narrated By: John Michie
Program Creator: Carlo Massarella
Networks: National Geographic, Channel 5, National Geographic Society
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