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Le football américain est-il plus violent que le rugby?

S1 E24
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2016

There’s no doubt about the strength and toughness of these athletes, but our test subjects are trying to determine which is better. Impact, pressure, tackling, and pulling force—David and Vincent are examining American football players and rugby players from every angle. Sophisticated technical tools allow them to determine which sport is the most violent.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Health and Physical Education Physical Education Health Science and technology Structures and Mechanisms
Skills:
Critical Thinking Problem Solving
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23 min 29 s
To unravel this mystery, Agathe tracks a balloon's path all the way into the stratosphere using a GPS and a hidden camera.
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E2 : Hypnose, peut-on prendre le contrôle des autres?

12 min 57 s
Our test subjects are curious about one of science's mysteries: hypnosis. And to find out if it really works, our test subjects are going to try it out for themselves.
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E3 : Les carburants alternatifs sont-ils efficaces?

14 min 42 s
Gasoline vs. biofuel—which one should you choose?
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E4 : Peut-on vaincre le mal des transports?

18 min 18 s
Sending a text message while in the car, going for a boat ride, or even riding a merry-go-round... In extreme situations, Vincent has to find a way to overcome his motion sickness. Even with Agathe and David’s help, it’s no easy feat!
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E5 : Peut-on falsifier des empreintes?

14 min 41 s
David wants to check whether fingerprints are reliable. To do so, he's going to try to replicate Vincent's fingerprints. To take on this challenge, he heads to the forensic lab.
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E6 : Mon parapluie attire t-il la foudre?

17 min 7 s
To tackle one of the most fascinating natural phenomena, our team has sprung into action. Back at the lab, Agathe, Vincent, and James are conducting tests with a real lightning generator.
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E7 : Casseurs de briques, comment font-ils?

19 min 39 s
Using sensors and a slow-motion camera, Agathe, David, and Vincent will analyze the movements of brick-breakers. Our test subjects will measure bone strength and try to understand how bones regenerate.
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E8 : Quel est le secret des frites parfaites?

15 min 18 s
During his visit to the world's largest French fry factory, David wonders how French fries can all have the same shape and color.
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E9 : Peut-on s'envoler lors d'une tempête?

13 min 51 s
A full-scale test at the Scientific and Technical Center for Building, which has wind tunnels capable of simulating winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour.
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E10 : Peut-on résister au froid?

20 min 5 s
A spine-chilling experience for our test subjects! Vincent, the extreme tester, heads to the high mountains for a cold-weather endurance training camp and to bathe in glacial waters.
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E11 : Peut-on mentir sans se faire démasquer?

16 min 35 s
Agathe, the group leader, is a real bluffer at poker. And she’s determined to improve her game by learning to lie better. With the help of a lie detector, neuroscience, and leading experts, she’ll learn to control her emotions and body language.
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E12 : Qu'est-ce qui rend les gâteaux irrésistibles?

14 min 7 s
David, the scientist, is going to try to uncover the secret behind cakes. What makes them so addictive? To do so, he gets a job as an intern at a factory that makes children’s favorite cookies.
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E13 : Une maison en paille résiste t-elle au feu?

16 min 18 s
Straw is a trendy and eco-friendly material, but can it go up in smoke? To test its resistance, Vincent finds himself in the midst of the flames during a real firefighter training exercise.
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E14 : Peut-on mesurer le QI de son chien?

18 min 50 s
How can we tell if a dog is intelligent? Can we measure the IQ of our furry best friends?
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E15 : Peut-on passer entre les gouttes?

15 min 57 s
To find out how to stay as dry as possible in the rain, our team is pulling out all the stops. David boards a weather plane and flies into the heart of a cloud.
    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
    Subjects:
    Health and Physical Education Physical Education Health Science and technology Structures and Mechanisms
    Skills:
    Critical Thinking Problem Solving