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Legs. They are the base of the body. They provide support and balance. And, of course, we use them to walk.
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People who visit our website or listen to our broadcasts want to learn English. They come freely. No one is forcing them.
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Members of a native community in the arctic areas of Sweden say their reindeer are facing possible starvation from unusual weather related to climate change.
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Walk into most any classroom, and you will see a large world map hanging somewhere on the wall. Teachers use maps for subjects like geography and social studies.
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In South Africa, protecting the environment and cultural heritage are at the center of the yearly Ballet in the Bush show.
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Dalits are members of India’s lower caste, or social class. The woman’s attackers were members of a higher caste. Beatings and other violence against Dalits are not new. What is new, however, is the community’s reaction.
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I heard you were out really late with Tom. Yes I was and my wife wasn’t too happy. I was walking on eggshells trying to explain to her why I came home that late.
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Wild horses running across open land -- is a classic image of the old American west. But, many people might be surprised to learn that wild horses still populate the area.
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Many people believe they are supposed to drink eight glasses of water a day, or about two liters. Why? Because that is what they have been told all their life.
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The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is symbolized by its traditional food, a large bird we call a turkey. But turkey is certainly not from Turkey.
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According to the latest survey by the Centers for Disease Control, 18 percent of U.S. homes - one in every six - have no traditional, land-line telephone at all. You know, the kind with a handset and a wire leading to a connection in the wall.
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You may not realize it, but your bones are living tissue. And that tissue is always breaking down and re-growing.
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The study found that many people in poor and middle-income countries suffer unimaginable pain without any help. They lack even the cheapest painkillers to manage severe pain.
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Being a designer or creative almost becomes like a lifestyle because you're constantly surrounded by challenges and beautiful things and ugly things.
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Why do we need sleep? Is bedtime just a time for dreaming? Do our brains turn off for the night? What if I told you that scientists recently discovered that our brains may be just as busy at night as they are during the day?
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Hey Mike, if I ever need help, can I call you? Of course you can call me! I can come at the drop of a hat.
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The saying “as American as apple pie” describes things that represent the best of American culture. People use this expression when talking about things like blue jeans, baseball and rock-n-roll music.
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An international study of more than 13,000 adults found that many people say modern technology has affected relations with their partner.
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Classical music is sometimes thought of as high art, performed in beautiful music centers to serious and wealthy crowds, wearing fine clothes.
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Mike: I have a really good explanation. I promise. Rebecca: Go ahead. I’m all ears.