Speech Materals 266 Why bad news dominates the headlines
When you read the news, sometimes it can feel like the only things reported are terrible, depressing events. Why does th...
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Speech Materals 265 What not to buy on Amazon
When we need books, soap, diapers, electronics — pretty much anything — many of us head right to Amazon.com, assuming it...
Speech Materals 264 Venezuela’s airport ‘breathing’ tax
The biggest international airport in Venezuela is charging a fee for the right to inhale clean air - and social media us...
Speech Materals 263 Japan to enjoy cheaper Aussie beef, wine under trade pact Japan
Japan and Australia have signed a trade accord that is expected to reduce prices for imported Aussie beef and wine and l...
Speech Materals 262 From smartwatch and smartpen… to smartcheat?
It used to be as simple as folding a piece of paper up your sleeve or writing on the inside of your wrist. But now, as s...
Speech Materals 261 Early Death Risk Factors: 5 Seemingly Innocent Behaviors That Are Increasing Your Risk Of Premature Death
Death is an inevitable part of life, but dying before our time is entirely preventable According to the Organization for...
Speech Materals 260 Astonishing origami exhibit displays dance of art and science
When origami enthusiast Uyen Nguyen discusses her art, you quickly understand that it is about a lot more than folding p...