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Cannon Shot to the Moon

Clip: Episode 3 | 2m 4s

Hear Jules Verne's story of an American Gun Club, which shot a projectile containing three men to the moon, from a giant cannon.

Aired: 08/07/19

Rating: TV-PG

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