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How are bricks made?

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Bricks are all around us: in walls, sidewalks, park benches, and more. How are these bodacious blocks made, and what makes them different colors? We asked construction and masonry expert Brian Trimble to help us find the answer. Constructing a question? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll help you find a solid answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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