In 1967, war broke out between Israel and Egypt. It was the beginning of what would be known as the Six-Day War. As Israeli forces raced across the Siani Peninsula, Egyptian forces took measures to ensure that the Suez Canal wouldn’t be captured. They scuttled ships on either end of the canal to prevent it from being used. Unfortunately, there were ships sti ... Show More
Jun 5
Coconuts: The World’s Most Useful Fruit
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! The coconut is one of the most useful plants on Planet Earth. It can provide food, drink, oil, fiber, fuel, building materials, and even income for millions of people across the tropics. It can float across oceans, take ... Show More
14m 43s
Apr 2021
Qu’est-ce que le canal de Suez ?
Qu’est-ce que le canal de Suez ? Merci d’avoir posé la question !
Le 23 mars 2021, l’Ever Given, un porte-conteneurs de 400 mètres et de 220 000 tonnes, s’est ensablé à l’entrée du canal de Suez, en Égypte. Il a fallu six jours pour le remettre à flot et pour que le trafic puisse ... Show More
4m 42s