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  "textContent": "\n\nA little tour of the Los Angeles Aqueduct system. The project seemed obvious from an engineering perspective. But it many ways, it was not only unscrupulous, but also short-sighted.\n\nSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/\n\nPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates.\n\nCONNECT WITH ME\n\n* * *\n\nWebsite: http://practical.engineering\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/HillhouseGrady\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalengineering\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineering\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGrady​\nPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering\n\nDISCLAIMER\n\n* * *\n\nThis is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.\n\nSPECIAL THANKS\n\n* * *\n\nStock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.\nVideo by Grady Hillhouse\nEdited by Wesley Crump\nProduced by Ralph Crewe\nGraphics by Nebula Studios\n\nMUSIC CREDITS\n\n* * *\n\nRecycled Mood from Epidemic Sound\nCave Thoughts composed by Donovan Bullen (Nebula Studios)\nMagnified XY from Epidemic Sound\nBuilding Blocks from Epidemic Sound\nAll Parts Equal from Epidemic Sound",
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