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Oct 2022
18m 28s

The Protests in Iran & Living off Grid

Fun Kids
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Vanessa explains what caused young Iranian girls to protest against the government and how the protest is growing to other countries. Vanessa and Sarah also debate about the benefits of "living off grid"

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