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Inventions That Shook the World

Inventions That Shook the World

Genres

Documentary

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A series covering the 20th Century's notable inventions. Each episode covers a decade with great period video footage.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 September 2025

Country

Canada

Cast

Steve Herringer

Steve Herringer

Self - Narrator (voice)

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