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Where does my tax money go?
At the end of June it's that time again: you have to submit your tax letter. And we, Belgians, pay a lot of taxes. Just about the most in the entire world. Yet the government always seems to be short of money and always has to save money. How is …
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Is Whatsapp destroying our sense of language, fwa?
Young people chatting, sometimes it hurts the eyes. What they all type can sometimes barely be called Dutch. Is Whatsapp destroying our sense of language? Sociolinguist Reinhild Vandekerckhove (UAntwerp) delved into the wonderful world of Whatsapp …
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Can makeup and toothpaste damage your cells?
You have undoubtedly heard about harmful microplastics, but did you know that nanoplastics also exist? Those are even smaller. And they're even in makeup and toothpaste! Can those everyday things damage our cells? Karen Smeets, molecular …
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Is your grandfather's lifestyle in your genes?
Genetically, you are made up of half of the genes of each of your birth parents. Yet there is more to it than you might think, because you have also inherited the lifestyle of your parents. And so also a bit of your grandparents and your …
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Should we prepare for a new ice age?
If we are to believe just about everyone except Donald Trump, the earth is warming at an unprecedented rate. But could it not be that our planet will soon simply cool down again and that a new ice age is coming? Should we prepare for a life in a …
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Is a glass of red wine healthy?
For the fourth year in a row, the DrugLijn and the Foundation against Cancer are calling for a month to say "no" to alcohol and to opt for alcohol-free initiatives. And yet... is that really a good idea? The media and scientists do not always …
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4 safe: Information about a lesson package about fireworks
This video explains how lesson package 4 is safely structured and how you can use it. 4 safe is a teaching package about fireworks, the consequences and dangers of fireworks.
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BookTok: Book tips by young people
This video presents a personal selection from the range of books shared via the hashtag #BookTok. These are book titles that young people recommend via TikTok.
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Concentrations: Explanatory video
Jan Jordens, researcher at VITO, explains quantities and low concentrations. He explains the difference between a nanogram, microgram, per mille, parts per billion and parts per trillion. What is the meaning of a low concentration of a certain …
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Textiles and the circular economy
Tom Duhoux, circular economy researcher at VITO, takes you into the world of textiles and its challenges.
Textiles have the 4th largest environmental impact of all consumer goods. We buy 26 kg of clothes per person in Europe every year. Its production …
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Regina Sluszny, war child between two worlds: Educational documentary and teaching package
After decades of sharing her testimony at rallies, conferences and educational institutions, Regina Sluszny took her place in front of the camera to record her life story forever. Her compelling story as a Jewish child in hiding during World War …
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The feast of Sinterklaas
General information video about the feast of Sinterklaas with the answers to the questions:
- Where does Santa come from?
- What does Santa look like?
- What are Sinterklaas and Piet doing?
- What should be in the shoe?
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