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WATCH: Obama gets printed in 3-D

By  Chad Merda
   
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Just about anything can be printed in 3-D these days, and now thanks to the Smithsonian, that you can now add a bust of President Barack Obama to the list.

Here’s a look at the process, including the finished product, which is on display at the Smithsonian Castle.

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