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When cemeteries run out of space | Learn a new way to use 'short'
Episode 543
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Death is forever, but at many cemeteries, a burial plot may not be. That's because some cemeteries are running out of space for new caskets. What c…
3 years, 3 months ago
What happened at FTX | Learn English phrasal verb 'pay up'
Episode 542
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FTX was a cryptocurrency futures exchange. However, the firm suddenly collapsed into bankruptcy in late 2022, leaving millions of customers without…
3 years, 3 months ago
Copyright starting to expire on Hollywood icons | Learn English phrasal verb 'slim down'
Episode 541
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Copyright on films, drawings, and literature lasts a long time...but it doesn't last forever. While classic novels have been in the public domain f…
3 years, 3 months ago
Past banking crises hold lessons for crypto | Learn English phrase 'sour on'
Episode 540
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How does a bank get in trouble? It's usually one of two problems: a liquidity crisis or a solvency crisis. Both are bad, but a solvency crisis is w…
3 years, 3 months ago
Dublin: Guinness, whiskey, music, literature, and more | Learn English phrasal verb 'plan ahead'
Episode 539
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Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is a great place to explore the best of Irish culture: the music, the drinks, and the literature. W…
3 years, 3 months ago
New drug reduces progression of Alzheimer's | Learn English phrase 'show promise'
Episode 538
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A new drug has been shown to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease by targeting protein buildup in the brain. While this drug makes just a small…
3 years, 3 months ago
Qatar: pros and cons of first Middle East host | Plus, learn English expression 'at the last minute'
Episode 537
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Qatar, the first World Cup host in the Middle East, faced criticism for its migrant labor system and human rights record. Critics questioned whethe…
3 years, 3 months ago
Four stories from the 2022 World Cup | Learn English phrase 'grow closer'
Episode 536
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The World Cup was full of on- and off-the-field stories. Argentina won in a thrilling final on penalties, making host Qatar the real winner. Morocc…
3 years, 3 months ago
Stories to watch in 2023 | Learn English phrase 'intent on'
Episode 535
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As the world flips the calendar to 2023, we discuss four stories that will have an impact in the next twelve months. How long will the war in Ukrai…
3 years, 4 months ago
Why is New Year's Day on January 1? | Learn English phrase 'seek to'
Episode 534
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Our current calendar is the Gregorian calendar and it's over 400 years old. But the basics (12 months, 365 days, leap years) have been in place for…
3 years, 4 months ago