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Constable Higgins is convinced a newspaper ad for X-ray glasses is the real deal. Constable Roberts tries to explain why it's an obvious scam... but Higgins has some unfortunate news.
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Set in the late 1890s and early 1900s, critically-acclaimed series Murdoch Mysteries explores the world of William Murdoch, a dashing detective who uses inventive forensic techniques to solve crimes.
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Constable Higgins is convinced a newspaper ad for X-ray glasses is the real deal. Constable Roberts tries to explain why it's an obvious scam... but Higgins has some unfortunate news.
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@CBC
Set in the late 1890s and early 1900s, critically-acclaimed series Murdoch Mysteries explores the world of William Murdoch, a dashing detective who uses inventive forensic techniques to solve crimes.
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About CBC Gem:
CBC Gem offers the full programming slate, from drama to documentaries to sports. CBC Gem is available for free via Apple TV and Google Chromecast and as an App for iOS, tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, Xbox One/S/X, and and online at gem.cbc.ca
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About CBC:
Welcome to the entertainment side of CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, full episodes, original web series, digital exclusives and more.
Connect with CBC Online:
TikTok: tiktok.com/@cbc
Instagram: instagram.com/cbc
Facebook: facebook.com/cbc
Twitter: twitter.com/cbc
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We encourage thoughtful comments and respectful discussion. Before commenting, please review our community guidelines: cbc.ca/aboutcbc/discover/submissions.html
Extra Tags
Inventions, crime fighting, history of, murdoch, toaster, canadian tv show, murdoch mysteries, sliced bread, great inventions, yannick Bisson, Daniel Maslany, odern gadget in 1900s, YouTube discovery friendly content, viral snack solution scene, breakfast reinvented, vintage machinery, practical genius, kitchen history, quirky engineer, domestic gadget, toaster, Electric bread browner, Crumb cooker
