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He wants to know more about the many jobs listed in small print in the credits at the end of movies. Some of these jobs have funny names -- like boom operator.
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Take for example, the expression “to break a leg.” This may sound violent. But it is not. We often say this to wish people good luck.
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Most U.S. companies act swiftly and forcefully to root out discrimination based on race, sex, age, or appearance when they discover it. And there are good reasons to do so.
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The European Union’s highest court has dismissed an attempt by a Dutch cheese maker to copyright its cream cheese.
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A new study provides more evidence that there is a deep connection between our gut and our brains.
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But we must finish our discussion before noon. 그러나, 우리는 정오 전까지 토론을 끝내야 합니다. Let’s start with Martin’s idea first. 먼저, 마틴씨의 의견부터 들어봅시다. Martin, go ahead. 마틴씨, 시작하세요.
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We are what we eat. This is an old expression, but one worth knowing. A recent look at diets around the world shows that people who eat healthy food -- and not too much of it -- live longer.
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It is estimated that 30 percent of Americans have one or more tattoos -- permanent words or pictures on their skin.
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Whenever there is a health crisis, two groups of people can bring help -- doctors and nurses.
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Britain has long been known for its love of tea, but people in London also drink a lot of coffee. In fact, the average Londoner reportedly drinks 2.3 cups of coffee every day.
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Megan: We’re actually moving and so we’re just doing, like, a little vacation before we move. Yeah, we’re moving to New Mexico. So kind of having a fun time.
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People have been dealing with goats for a long time. A website on the history of goats, The Goat Guide, says their story dates back many centuries.
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Baby talk. It is how many adults speak to babies: slowly, using shorter sentences, talking at a higher pitch, and putting more emphasis on certain vowels.
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Today we focus more on history than usage. We are going to answer an age-old question that may have been keeping you awake at night. Well, perhaps not.
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Why are you coming in holding your nose like that? It’s because there are people right outside the entrance of this building just smoking away.
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Dan: I’m going to help you. Really, I am. You just have to wait a little while. Katie: Well, we’ll just wait and see. Actions speak louder than words.
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How was your trip to Georgia? It was just wonderful. And I enjoyed driving on the highways. That’s very nice to hear. I saw many interesting signs on the highways. Is that right?
