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Back To School Week: The Evolving Classroom
Listen here The classroom of today would be unrecognizable by Charles Dickens at the time he was writing David…
Why Can’t Trees Be Taller?
Listen here The maximum height for a tree to grow is approximately 130 metres. It is…
Foot The Bill
Foot the bill To pay for something, especially something expensive or irrational. “I will never ever…
Preserving And Pickling Fruit And Vegetables For Winter
Listen here The European summer holiday season is especially enjoyed by relaxing at the seaside, lakeshore…
Eat One’s Words
Eat one’s words To admit that your statement, opinion or something you said in the past…
Are Humans Just Blockheads?
Listen here Over the past decades many scientists have recorded an increase in torrential rainstorms, affecting…
Venice: The City Without Cars
Listen here Venice is the largest European city that does not allow cars. The favorite means…
A Perfect Recipe For Summer
Listen here When it is hot outside, we like to eat something light. A salad made…