What exactly is a blueprint?

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What exactly is a blueprint?

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Jul 12, 2013

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Blueprinting, which has been around since 1842, is a common way to reproduce an architectural drawing. Tune in to learn more about the complex chemical processes that make blueprints blue -- and white -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 12, 2013

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What exactly is a blueprint?

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