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20147 minPG-13documentary

5.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Al Daheeh

20147 minPG-13documentary

5.1/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Created and hosted by Ahmed Al Ghandour, the 2014 YouTube show simplifies complex topics in science, history, philosophy, and pop culture with humor.

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Created and hosted by Ahmed Al Ghandour, the 2014 YouTube show simplifies complex topics in science, history, philosophy, and pop culture with humor.

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Al Daheeh is a highly influential Arab educational and comedic YouTube show created and hosted by Egyptian science communicator Ahmed Al Ghandour. It simplifies complex topics in science, history, philosophy, and pop culture into fast-paced, humorous, and engaging episodes for the general public.

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