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Documentary

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Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 1, 2008

Last Aired

April 22, 2009

Networks

Discovery, Science

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2008-01-01

Cast

Tony Hirst

Narrator (voice)

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