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Savais-tu que... Une guêpe digne d'Harry Potter!

S2 E354
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2017

Josée explains that a researcher in New Zealand who is a fan of the Harry Potter series named a newly discovered species of wasp “Lucius Malfoy” in his honor.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Subjects:
Français Notions fondamentales de la langue Science and technology Life Systems
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E68 : Savais-tu que... Les menhirs

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Christopher explains that it was the ancestors of the Celts who created the menhirs.
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E69 : Savais-tu que... Les murus gallicus

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Christopher explains the methods and building materials used by the Romans.
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E70 : Savais-tu que... L'invention du savon

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Christopher explains that it was the Celts who discovered soap.
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E72 : Savais-tu que... Guerrières

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Did you know that... there was a special class of female warriors among the Celts?
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E76 : Savais-tu que... Armure de papier

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Lexie explains that soldiers in the Chinese army of the 600s wore armor made of paper.
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E77 : Savais-tu que... Vieille soupe

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Did you know that... the Chinese discovered a soup that is 2,400 years old?
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E78 : Savais-tu que... Riz collant dans le mur

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Lexie explains that the Chinese have used rice to build the Great Wall of China.
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E79 : Savais-tu que... Crème glacée

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Lexie explains that ice cream was discovered about 200 years before our era by a Chinese emperor.
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E80 : Savais-tu que... Les grillons

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Lexie explains that crickets were very popular in ancient China: they were kept as pets and fought.
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E81 : Savais-tu que... Mulan

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Lexie tells the story of the Chinese girl, Mulan, who was the first woman to fight in a Chinese army.
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E82 : Savais-tu que... La Grande Muraille

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This capsule explains the construction of the Chinese wall and its characteristics.
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E84 : Savais-tu que... Découverte de la soie

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Lexie tells the discovery of silk in China more than 5,000 years ago.
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E85 : Savais-tu que... Invention du papier

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Lexie tells the story of the invention of paper.
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E86 : Savais-tu que... Serpillère de cheveux

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Did you know that your hair can be used as a mop? Lexie explains why!
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E87 : Savais-tu que... L'humain qui pète

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Lexie explains why men fart more than women, but women's farts stink more.
    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
    Subjects:
    Français Notions fondamentales de la langue Science and technology Life Systems