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Modern Marvels Season 2, Episode 7: The Golden Gate Bridge
More than 50 years after its construction, the Golden Gate remains one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels. It took 25-million man-hours and 80,000 miles of cable to complete. But the cost in human life proved even greater. Watch Modern Marvels Season 2, Episode 7 The Golden Gate Bridge in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Modern Marvels Season 2, Episode 7 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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