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Is a lab-grown diamond as good as the real thing? | Learn English word 'intangibles'
Episode 617
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Diamond rings, bracelets, and earrings have a timeless beauty. They are in high demand, but they're expensive. But now a combination of forces may …
2 years, 8 months ago
Is this the largest animal ever? | Learn English expression 'come as a surprise'
Episode 616
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Scientists in Peru discovered fossils of an enormous whale, which lived about 37 million years ago. Based on the size and density of the fossils, t…
2 years, 8 months ago
Kidfluencers: big money in a legal grey area | Learn English expression 'on the backs of'
Episode 615
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Child social media influencers--or 'kidfluencers'--can make big money online. But they do so in a legal grey area, where there are few or no rules …
2 years, 8 months ago
The kiss that shook Spanish soccer | Learn English phrasal verb 'pile on'
Episode 614
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The Spanish national team won the women's World Cup in Australia earlier this year. But the stunning victory was quickly overshadowed by a controve…
2 years, 8 months ago
Life in Mexico: One year later | Learn English phrasal verb 'on hand'
Episode 613
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There are many similarities between Mexico and the U.S., but there are also some differences that become clear only after living in another place. …
2 years, 8 months ago
The 7 design ideas for the new euro bills | Learn English expression 'in-depth'
Episode 612
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The European Central Bank has identified seven possible design themes for the redesign of its paper bills. Now, European citizens have their say on…
2 years, 8 months ago
What should go on the new euro banknotes? | Learn English expression 'hard-pressed'
Episode 611
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The euro paper currency is over 20 years old. Now, the European Central Bank has started the process of redesigning the banknotes. Many countries p…
2 years, 8 months ago
Edible microchips to track authentic Italian cheese | Learn English expression 'bear resemblance to'
Episode 610
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""Parmigiano Reggiano"" is a nutty, salty cheese with a 900-year history. Under European rules, only cheese made in a certain region in Italy, and …
2 years, 9 months ago
Do you really need 10,000 steps? | Learn English phrasal verb 'capitalize on'
Episode 609
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Pedometers and health apps all recommend we take 10,000 steps a day. Most people fall far short of that number. But is there any magic to it? How m…
2 years, 9 months ago
Courts grapple with how to interpret emojis | Learn English expression 'figure that'
Episode 608
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Court cases often hinge on what words mean. But what happens when a dispute involves an emoji? To decide cases or rule on motions, judges often hav…
2 years, 9 months ago