Why the Suez Canal is so Insanely Important.. (and Nukes)

That time the US considered nuking a new canal.
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Wow, that plan to nuke a canal through Israel has got to be the most American thing I've ever heard of. Super fascinating explainer!!

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I just watched your video about the Suez canal. :)

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[@jaredgolian98]

Johnny must have had this video ready and just waited for the Suez canal to be in the news because this is too good

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Good editing and putting pieces together takes time. Collecting materials , research, video editing. You can’t just run a camera and yak away.

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Propandaga

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He should totally make a video of the invention of cement. I feel like it would concrete himself in the journalist world. Lol

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what kind of cement ?

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[@forkast]

"and the US sent in this Canadian guy" damn Canada keeps getting glossed over 😔 he won a nobel prize for that

[@deirdrefleming6396]

Also that “Canadian guy” is Canada’s former Prime Minister...

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@A. Null Lou Bricant as a Canadian, agreed. This is how we got our 'Your'e all so nice!" shtick. While this was going on, we were also murdering and r**ing Indigenous people and women left right and centre. placing them in 'schools' .... ya not very nice... very hush hush

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Jews didnt attack or invade. They were attacked by Arab coalition and won in 1967.

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What's his name ?

[@storyls]

Fun fact: The Suez Canal wasnt the first canal between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, ancient Egypt dug out a canal between Suez and the Nile known as the Canal of the Pharaohs, which was the inspiration for the canal. First found by Napoleon after ancient rumors about it.

[@omarelhousseiny6155]

Yep it was called sizostris canal built by the pharaoh senosert the third*

[@MrsGretchen123]

So interesting thank you :)

[@thesebastanian567]

Very interesting, I never new about that 😎

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Pharoes om water 😂

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Sometimes, history repeats itself in a way nobody would expect.

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“You can still be an empire, but you have to be a bit *smoother* about it”

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Britain and France: *sad empire noises*

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@@blancavelasquez9859 Nordic countries: *happy neocolonial noise*

[@JohanAndersson78]

Send in the Canadians! 👍👌

[@comradeblanshard1944]

Soft despotism

[@itsblitz4437]

I would have used the word...*subtle*.

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Johnny: “all six continents” Antarctica: :(

[@maazkalim]

{ONLY-&-only to the OP and "upvoters": }You know why the Accelerated Climate Change ( AGW) has least of effects on that 'saddy' part of the globe?

[@aksez2u]

@@maazkalim ?

[@mauriciomontiel280]

spanish speakers who follow the six continent model with the Americas combined as a single continent called America wich is totally not the US: ._.XD

[@GhostRider-jk4eo]

@@mauriciomontiel280 Well I grew up being taught 7 continents. America (in English) is generally referring to the country USA. North and South America are seperate continents at least that's what I believe

[@mauriciomontiel280]

@@GhostRider-jk4eo yes, I know in the english speaking countries people are taught that, I was told there´s only one continent called "América" but I realized that it might just be a supercontinent with North and South America being the actual continents But it is true that the US got "America" from the continent, since they got independence earlier I guess they declare themselves the US of A, they brittish probably refer to their colonies in North America as "America". Th spanish also called their colonies "América" but we got independence with our own names

[@strider029]

The story about the ships that were stucked in that canal for 8 years is actually a fantastic story. I recommend learning about it.

[@unfilledwater1228]

yes

[@white_collars]

yes

[@thrawn01]

We need a Michael Bay movie about the ships that were stuck for 8 years 😆

[@kapatidtomas]

Same lmao

[@kapatidtomas]

I agree same too.

[@TheBoyer19]

That Canadian guy at 7:49 was Canadian prime minister Lester Pearson and he also won a Nobel prize during negotiations

[@oxox491]

Found the Canadian 😆

[@TheBoyer19]

@@oxox491 haha I gotta do my country proud :)

[@rjfaber1991]

Indeed, and he deserves a lot more praise than he is getting here. Yes, the US was unhappy about the way the Suez Crisis was going, and yes, they did thoroughly backstab their European allies, but the idea to resolve the crisis the way it was eventually resolved was Pearson's own idea, not something the US thought up and simply used him as a conduit for.

[@TheBoyer19]

@@rjfaber1991 it was also looked at as a stab in the back for Pearson to be the moderator since he was a complete anglophone and an ally of England

[@rjfaber1991]

@@TheBoyer19 True, but at least he was aiming for a peaceful solution, and it wasn't just a power grab on his (or Canada's) part.

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The 60's were wild, man!

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[@GetLoYo]

true.

[@Msapere]

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[@bundleme25]

As an Egyptian, this is mind blowing and explains so many things going on in Egypt right now.. Hats off 🎩

[@yotk1406]

like what? (really interested to know)

[@Idk-wm6gk]

Like what do you mean by "going on in Egypt"? Because I am in Egypt and everything is going fine to me😐

[@johnadams4486]

@@Idk-wm6gk also one more thing, you know my friend that the government has a grip on the media thus, everything is always fine, consider reading some foreign newspapers (with a grain of salt obviously), because things are never really "just fine" not here and not anywhere else (ok maybe Switzerland)

[@ko-Daegu]

@@johnadams4486 will that's how you survive look at Israel their neighbor with how the Mossad assassinated more than 3500 targets and media says every single one is hero and necessary to piece that's how those people in the Middle East maintain their "peace"

[@hosamelsayed5723]

@@yotk1406 like how Egyptian presidents are always puppets to the US ever since they signed that peace treaty with Israel and not charging too much for passages across the channel.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Ever Given captain was probably watching a Johnny Harris video and got distracted by the stunning visuals

[@tryingtomakesenseoftheverse]

why is it called evergiven when the text on the ship reads evergreen

[@rogink]

Fun fact: the ship was under the charge of an Egyptian pilot when it went aground.

[@matthewgilbride8212]

@@tryingtomakesenseoftheverse evergreen is the shipping company, they name all their ships ever G...

[@webbryan1]

@@tryingtomakesenseoftheverse pause at 0:16 clearly says Ever Given 😎

[@rogink]

@Mike Wazozki Yes it might be a statement of the bleedin' obvious to you. But most of the media reports I've seen have only mentioned the Indian crew. Many have also speculated that the grounding was human error. Many people will have put 2 + 2 together and think - it was a reckless ship captain trying to rush through the canal. As opposed to a local pilot who should know the route well.

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Vox did

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@Gab I guess oh lol.

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[@vikingslayer34]

I've been through the Suez twice. On my way to Iraq and on my way home. It is shockingly narrow. Good job Johnny.

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This guy fangirls for seemingly the most mundane things but the way he put together a video with his team is among the most interesting things the internet has to offer

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How was any of that mundane 💀?

[@ruipedro97scp]

I dont really like some of the bias there are in some of these videos about certain subjects, its a very clear feeling of animosaty towards economic powers and whilst i dont disagree entirely with that feeling i think it comes of of johnny in a way i dont really enjoy (hard to explain, English isnt my main language) Its almost like he is mocking "how obvious big powers are evil, of corse" and i dont find things to be that simple That Said, love the videos and they are extremely well put together, i really apreciate the effort and there arent many channels with content so well made

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@@darealist690 yes on that i agree

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the "lol"'s on screen and ESPECIALLY the sunglasses and joint edit had me dyingggg. shout out to your editors, always top notch

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[@rofl.connoisseur]

Johnny: "Let's take a look at this map" Me paying 💯% attention

[@Ryanlexz]

Propandaga

[@Ryanlexz]

@Matěj Polouček ofcourse! Probably paid by johnny

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Mercator projection is a propaganda: Thanks for shining this blinding-truth in "KZbin® comments[-section]" of all places, Mr "@@Ryanlexz".

[@Bemen50]

I have a question how often you brush your hair

[@mzaki8503]

I am Egyptian myself and I am super impressed by your thorough research about this topic. Very informative as usual. Cheers!

[@MarioValentinoTV]

Agree

[@emilio2647]

M Zaki maybe Johnny should make a documentary on the strained relationship between Egypt and Israel.

[@westthebest3910]

Is the French laugh accurate? @Zaki

[@Berserker1206]

@@MarioValentinoTV agree

[@faksone]

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Dude, I'm so glad I found your channel. It's definitely one of my favorites. I learn so much from your videos and you make them so interesting and entertaining. Good stuff.

[@bendesignsmedia]

Johnny: I'm not trying to give you a history lesson Me: Wait what, these are the best history lessons I've ever had!

[@ln2_official]

I am just sad that the first ship to cross the suez channel after it was unblocked missed the opportunity to create the biggest April fools prank

[@newcoc4105]

They cant risk thier job especially in pandemic when ships are sailing empty.

[@robbieaulia6462]

If anyone is brave enough to do that. They'll lose their entire lively hood forever

[@Legendaryium]

@@newcoc4105 did you really just take his comment seriously?

[@Yellowsnow69420]

Ugh, these comments. A good joke killed by literalism.

[@ln2_official]

@@Yellowsnow69420 truly

[@Ch0cHead]

I'm addicted to this guy's vids now. The thought and effort and research... and the joining of dots 👌 love em

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Don’t Forget cobalt from Congo there is mined by little kids and it’s literally a death mission for them

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They should try using machines and explosives.

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Elon musk be like

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Tell them to keep digging They're doing good job 👍

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Capitalism moment.

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Human history in a nutshell.

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“Lol no, that’s not the way the world works” I need this on a coffee mug to walk around the office with

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this is giving me insane deja vu I just thought I should let you know

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Yeah, me too

[@josephleonard6695]

that is the equivalent of *"Fun Fact: No"*

[@foysalkhan4214]

Johnny should have his own Netflix show. imagine how good Maps would be with Netflix's cooperation 💖

[@Terrown]

I think being independent is way more important and the presentation is already on a insanely high level.

[@affendiali607]

what a timely reminder to revisit this video. Gaza now is under siege and it is hard not to think that the future canal incentivise israeli government to invade gaza.

[@hafizhassan4702]

Yes.. Thats why they don't care demolish Gaza. Probably all the leaders know about this project but they just keep silent. What kind of world I'm living now

[@IceP67]

Frfr

[@SuperValue350]

From the map, you could see how Singapore got so rich by the amount of ships that pass through their port. You should do a video on that!

[@ufatemav4509]

It’s one of the main reasons why in such a short amount of time sg became so rich

[@foxnfrill]

Your tone and cadence when speaking is somewhere between the narrator for a military documentary out of the early 2000’s, amd a conversation. Love it

[@mitchelldutrizac4525]

Fun Fact: The Canadian guy’s name was Lester B. Pearson. He won a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in resolving the crisis in 1957 and was the Prime Minister of Canada from 1963-1968. He was also the person who introduced the Canadian flag as we know it today, and rolled out universal healthcare nationwide, among other things. Put some god damn respect on the man’s name.

[@JoeXOTic]

another fun fact: Lester B. Pearson initiated the process of redesigning the Canadian flag in 1964 after the misconception by Egyptian officials that the Canadian flag at the time was identical to the British one during peace talks in Egypt. On February 15th, 1965, the iconic red and white Maple Leaf design was adopted as the official flag of Canada.

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One of the Best content creators on any online platform, this guy. COME ON, PEOPLE!!! We gotta get him to 1M Subs!!!

[@anthemhub]

Johnny Harris is putting out the highest quality content on KZbin these days. Awesome job, keep it coming!

[@JoeXOTic]

fun fact: Lester B. Pearson initiated the process of redesigning the Canadian flag in 1964 after the misconception by Egyptian officials that the Canadian flag at the time was identical to the British one during peace talks in Egypt. On February 15th, 1965, the iconic red and white Maple Leaf design was adopted as the official flag of Canada. He also initiated the process of redesigning the Canadian flag in 1964 after the misconception by Egyptian officials that the Canadian flag at the time was identical to the British one during peace talks in Egypt. On February 15th, 1965, the iconic red and white Maple Leaf design was adopted as the official flag of Canada.

[@chandramaulidwivedi7946]

We know Johnny has been a dad for too long when he first says the French were 'laughing away' and then shows us a funny Frenchman laughing 😅🤣!

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This guy is literally the diamond of KZbin. I started watching him from borders and omg, his videos are getting so much fun.

[@MalikMidani]

This connects many dots regarding the US support for Israel today...

[@KokNoker]

It's a little more than that. You might want to look into the US congressional makeup and current presidential cabinet as a first step.

[@YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSchizo]

EverGreen Ship: *gets stuck* Excavator: *shows up behind it* EverGreen Ship: What are you doing step-excavator~

[@cosmosisrose]

Its name is evergiven

[@mbusomabena9751]

😂😂😂

[@GarbageOnMyPC]

Last time I was this early, you still had to go around the Cape of Good Hope.

[@1.4142]

And south america

[@mr.neworld2031]

I appreciate that you make your add at the end of the video. By the way awesome videos

[@ankitkalavadiya8060]

how did this guy manage to upload so many informative videos in such a short time.

[@Skulldude-yj9kg]

Why don't you ask him

[@avery306]

@@Skulldude-yj9kg there is no need to be rude

[@Skulldude-yj9kg]

@@avery306 It's not an offense bro just a joke

[@avery306]

@@Skulldude-yj9kg my apologizes, the way you worded it sounded quite rude, but since you are joking, I apologize for assuming

[@g_hgamingye9648]

5:38 that french laugh 😂😂

[@rjfaber1991]

I actually share my birthday with that Frenchman, as it happens. Don't share his laugh though...

[@deeptisinha4709]

iSorrowProductions vibes

[@joemamaobama6863]

@@rjfaber1991 lmao nice

[@noudvisser2723]

I always watch Johnny while working on my thesis about the Indian Ocean trade in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. This video came up just as I was reading about the origins of the Nile-Red Sea canal near Suez, a coincidence I deeply appreciate. Keep up the good work!

[@prairieheath1]

Egypt has a fascinating history, I am Canadian but I lived I Cairo from 2010 to 2013, working as a teacher and I learned so much. I had heard so little about it in history, aside from ancient Egypt but I think it's a place people need to know more about.

[@karankapoor2701]

Who's better Morsi or sisi

[@papastalin7705]

He only lived from 2010 to 2013

[@papastalin7705]

@@karankapoor2701 I'm Egyptian and I can say that Sisi is much better

[@maryelnarekh7067]

@@papastalin7705 they are both dictators tho

[@abdullahbadr899]

@@maryelnarekh7067 and based on what are u always accusing others of being dictators mary?? did u know that a dictator is a word that refers to a leader most of the time? and that leader usually is loved by his own people and has huge popularity?? the difference between a dictator "that dictates" and another is that one can be a literal tyrant and the other can be an actual patriot ^^ Sisi so far is one of the most patriotic persons to rule Egypt and the country is flourishing. people need to start looking at how fucked up the west is, u preach democracy but u lack the very thing u keep wanting us to have... besides isn't it the right of the people to determine how they are ruled and by whom? People who never lived in Egypt will never understand us nor our history, and after all, what is america and the west compared to Egypt the country that Existed long before history was ever a thing!

[@ejshaw2632]

The most frustrating thing about all of it to me was the fact the ship is called 'Evergiven' but has 'Evergreen' written on it.

[@manasa7811]

Evergiven is the name of the ship , Evergreen is the name of the Taiwanese company that owns the ship

[@pimpsiege4448]

They knew they were gonna get this ship stuck but they didn't want to deal with the backlash of comedy that will ensue due to the "Evergiven it a thought" memes

[@needimanh]

@@manasa7811 wow they really put alot of effort in naming their ship huh

[@qmance8062]

I thought i was going crazy

[@MarieAmeliaFreyaAster]

made me mad

[@shiggzay]

“Enduring Peace for many many decades”. Depends where you live bro.

[@arccv]

yep lmao

[@CrazedComposure]

Yeah this was a SUPER privileged and American take in an otherwise perfectly accurate video

[@amitavmostafa9841]

The world is generally at peace. No world wars

[@arccv]

@@amitavmostafa9841 we get that, it’s just poor phrasing that really makes it obvious how privileged he is lmao

[@zentralratderfliesentischb660]

@@amitavmostafa9841 Jup, no one wants to play if we dont start.

[@ivan_a_6717]

Two videos in 3 days? What did we do to deserve this!😍

[@elliotpulver8925]

The pertinence of the end of this video is eerie.

[@sentiasatransformasi]

so grateful to have creators like johnny harris making high quality n extremely informative videos on KZbin for free🙏🙏

[@aymanshamil]

Suez canal exists Every country : mine

[@The-ZebraFinch-Channel]

Egypt: I don’t think so.

[@arychive9778]

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[@AdamPiper]

I have never heard such a brief explanation of Lester B. Pearsons Legacy: "The US sent in some Canadian guy." Nah bro, that's when the UN peacekeeping force was conceived as an idea in the first place. From a great Canadian prime minister, Lester B. Pearson. Way to just kinda brush over that and not cover that fact that changed how the UN worked forever.

[@shaheenbeeharry7449]

It would have been great to have this explanation featured in the video

[@Mishkafofer]

UN peecekeepers, ahh a dream of every nation in trouble

[@MrDragon1968]

Yeah, there's quite a lot he's brushed over or simplified. The British/French/Israeli invasion was wrong (it also bought down the British Prime minister- Anthony Eden), however the canal was built and mostly owned by a French company in a joint agreement with Egypt who also had shares (Egypt later sold it's shares to Britain and it became French/British owned) and was leased until 1968. Nasser force nationalised it (breaking agreed treaties Egypt had made), taking everyone by surprise, and then blocked Israel's access to it. He did it in part for geopolitical reasons - he was playing the west against the Soviets. Initially a lot of people were against Nasser's actions but when Britain/France/Israel secretly sent in invasion forces attitudes changed toward those countries positions. It should have been resolved diplomatically (as other countries were attempting to do), but neither side comes out of it well. Another important aspect to this - which I'm surprised wasn't mentioned - is that while Britain was slowly starting to de-colonise post WW2, the Suez crises really marked the end of Britain as a major global power.

[@rummanadib4007]

UN is and has been a joke btw

[@AdamPiper]

@@rummanadib4007 not in the 1960s

[@Anonymous-vr6ph]

Since i found your channel i couldnt stop watching your videos. You do videos about such important topics with such great editing and so much effort, its impressive. Love your videos!!

[@VidheyOza]

The last line you put is the first thing that came to my mind when I heard about the canal and its value. It is really bad to have such a choke point in international transportation, I thought it was either really smart or really dumb to have a single canal that ships 18% of the entire world's shipment.

[@kapatidtomas]

The fact that if you imagine that you are a crew of s seaman inside of a ship inside the Suez Canal where the war is just happening and just stuck in between the middle of it for like 8 years literally, it's such a unique but also terrifying experience isn't it?

[@tommmicron]

The shipping companies rotated the crews by flying them out. The same people didn't stay from 67-75

[@andreaeisenbarth5741]

I love how Johnny’s videos always come back to either A) political unrest or B) Nukes. Pretty much sums up our times. Love the videos man, keep doing what you’re doing.

[@cameronyeet]

Blimey Johnny's channel really is something isn't it, I'm glad this guy is so close to the 1 mil mark, very well deserved and probably one of the hardest working KZbinrs on the platform

[@piyushchoughule5383]

9:22 On behalf of everyone, I can say that we want you to give us history lessons.

[@Blind_Yeti]

He's so unqualified to even begin giving anyone a history lesson

[@lem_sunny]

2:00 omg the visuals here! *chef's kiss*

[@Sesh374]

Youre almost getting million subs my idol. I'm so happy for what you and your channel had accomplish. I'm not tired watching your videos. Thanks god you made a playlist. That way i can just play your videos inloop til i feel asleep.Big love from Japan. Jiyun.

[@kapatidtomas]

It's crazy on how just one small single canal just turns and changes the world's events or wars and the economy forever, the routes really. The levels of intricacy and ho complex it is to planning the operation and how very interesting it is, It's just so intricate and insane man and I can't believe it you know.

[@cynthiab.4992]

I have to say, the French laughter is right on point 😂

[@elizabethrapose4812]

5:38

[@omar_padilla]

Very well said!! I just found your channel and I'm learning so much!!! My brain and soul thanks you my friend!!!.

[@AbsolutelyRedundant]

We can all agree that Johnny Harris IS the most hardworking content creator on KZbin.

[@Ducanralf]

Sometimes you get to know how connected the world is.Johnny is the fire 🔥 started, hitting the iron when it’s hot. Great strategy and am happy to board the journey.Greetings from Russia 🇷🇺 👋.Happy st Patrick’s day folks 👌

[@Soupy_porridge09]

This guy makes the best informational videos. I pop one on and go do my homework. Man I’ve learned so much from you!! Thanks

[@ayushchaurasia5547]

Once again brilliant. Waiting for you to come up with an explainer of what's happening in Myanmar. Hope you cover it as things are going batshit crazy down there.

[@nathenial7556]

I learn more from this bloke more than I leaned in history at school.

[@Aangel452]

Thanks for explaining that. I love your style and pleasant sounding narration.

[@wilsonxyz92]

I was expecting you say vibranium as raw material from wakanda, after you said Rwanda 🤣

[@pradeepra]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lilysnell9500]

This is basically my social studies unit, distribution and consumers. A previous unit I have done is urban sprawl, and he has made videos about that too!

[@CaptainMarmite]

Really education stuff !! Great way of putting this over. Love this guy !! I'm sold. Subscribed.

[@JHA854]

5:36 I lived in France and I can confirm this is how everyone sounds

[@tarek-madany]

Excellent content. You failed to mention that the British invaded Egypt in 1882-1956 primarily to control the canal.

[@Idk-wm6gk]

He doesn't want to show people that Britain is a vile country. 😹😹😹

[@Kolejboy]

@@Idk-wm6gk it's clearly mentioned in the video

[@Rudi_Mentary723]

@@Idk-wm6gk But everyone already knows that they are vile. Everyone with an iota of geographical and historical knowledge of the world. Its mostly just the British who are oblivious to it because they are taught a very different version of history.

[@Dutcheh]

he literally mentioned it multiple times. it’s not his fault you don’t pay attention

[@5IMON5AY5]

Just found this channel yesterday and honestly im so glad i did

[@MrWhinewine]

Found your channel from the “Why Russian is so big” video. Now I’m doing a marathon of the videos from your channel. Thank you for making such informative and entertaining contents.

[@AbhimanyuGururaj]

He's pretty famous from vox borders times amazing series in itself. He's too good. One of my all time fav KZbinrs. His channel is a gold mine for anyone who appreciates knowledge in general.

[@StelmachsWorld]

Next weeks video: How the Nazis made a base on the darkside of the moon? (and how it ties to jeffrey star)

[@Mondscheinelfe]

A joke huh

[@maazkalim]

Uh-huh?!?

[@abhinavmahan4006]

U mean china

[@ELVIR2]

Lemme guess iron sky

[@RomeoSpalburg]

Johnny Harris ;"I love audible, because I love learning". So obvious and sincerely correct at the same time

[@philipalcazar]

05:37 - you got me there, Johnny. couldn't stop giggling. 😆

[@spsf1328]

I live in the same city as Mr Harris, but never have I felt so proud to say it.

[@kushal4956]

dc?

[@spsf1328]

@@kushal4956 Yes Sir.

[@spsf1328]

@Dead Soul Very true I might be the next person too.

[@kushal4956]

@Dead Soul east coast >>>> west coast

[@amiraboodi2075]

Remarkable and so much interesting for me. I love watching your videos. I learned so many important things about this important canal. So, thank you very much. 🥰

[@rarelife1]

The Suez Canal is a great thing, no wonder it's so important. It significantly shortened the travel time for ships going from the Mediterranean to the Indian ocean and vice versa. Before it was made, ships had to go around Africa. It really made the world a smaller place.

[@dr4d1s]

Yes, I too watched the video...

[@J_T_B]

99% invisible has an amazing episode on those people stuck in the canal during the war. One of my favorite stories of the human spirit making the best of a bad situation

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Yes!!! I actually forgot about it until Johnny mentioned the ships being stuck. That episode was so interesting

[@Adam-wc4xm]

As an Egyptian i love how you discuss this topic

[@temko6710]

"You can't just show up wherever you want and take it over militarily." Russia:👀

[@jeremiahtisdell4823]

China👁👁

[@Sahd079]

America:👀

[@mohsin1950]

and britain, and france, and mongols and....basically everyone who had military. lol

[@Matwahish]

Isreal: you fools! 👀

[@someguy4512]

@@Account-jn7xu u mean Israel

[@yohan40]

Congrats on 1 million subscribers!!!

[@jamesmcaleese1918]

I love my evening learning through your videos as I am dyslexic and have always found it hard to learn through books ect. The knowledge you have given me with your mega videos is amazing I am much more able to learn more and more because of you and thank you so much from bonnie Scotland

[@kovilil]

i really agree with you about how fragile is the current "peace" we have now. Glad you talked about it

[@2balkan4you]

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[@raodsanjeev]

You got my wholehearted like for adding that *laughs in French* bit 😂