2025-02-14 Visitors Laugh Away Troubles at the HaHaHouse Museum
A new museum of laughter in Croatia is offering to help people deal with the negativity of modern life. Visitors to the HaHaHouse in the Croatian capital Zagreb walk into…
2025-02-14 ‘The Fall of the House of Usher,’ by Edgar Allan Poe, Part Three
We present the last of three parts of the short story “The Fall of the House of Usher,” by Edgar Allan Poe. The story was originally adapted and recorded by…
2025-02-14 Regimen
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Marco in Italy. Here is Marco’s question: Dear Teacher, I want to understand more when to use the word…
2025-02-13 Nepal Increases Cost of Permits to Climb Everest
The government of Nepal has increased the cost of a permit to climb Mount Everest by about one-third. Officials say the price increase aims to help reduce pollution and increase…
2025-02-13 Academic Writing: Common Sentence Patterns, Part Four
English has many patterns. Learning and mastering these patterns can help you improve your writing and speaking skills. They can also help you do better on your next grammar test!…
2025-02-12 Cambodia Warns of ‘Aggressive’ Monkeys around Angkor Wat
Cambodian officials are warning visitors to the nation’s famous Angkor Wat complex of buildings to stay away from wild monkeys. They say the animals have become aggressive and destructive. The…
2025-02-12 Important Terms and Ideas for Describing Artificial Intelligence
There are several terms experts use to describe computer systems in the field of artificial intelligence. Recently, the French News Agency (AFP) defined some of the common terms and ideas…
2025-02-12 George Washington – the First President
George Washington was the first president of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1797. He was a famous general who led the American colonists to freedom from British…
2025-02-11 What Is the healthiest way to prepare vegetables?
Carlene Thomas is a dietitian, a person who gives advice about healthy foods to eat. When it comes to eating healthy vegetables, Thomas says there are two kinds of people…
2025-02-11 Teachers Use Games for More Enjoyable Learning
Wordle has become one of the most popular online games in the United States since it came out last October. Players get six chances to guess and learn a five-letter…
2025-02-11 The Paradox Museum Miami Aims to Trick the Eye
Paradox Museum Miami is a mixture of art, science, and fun. The 1,000-square-meter museum is housed in Miami’s Wynwood arts and entertainment area. It has more than 70 public displays…
2025-02-10 Researchers in Michigan Aim to Grow Stronger Apple Trees
Researchers in the U.S. state of Michigan are looking for ways to help apple trees survive bad weather. To do this, one researcher plans to use a late bloomer. The…
2025-02-10 How to Lower Your Risk of Dementia Starting in Middle Age
New research suggests the risk of Americans developing dementia over a lifetime may be much higher than once thought. A new study predicts about one million Americans will likely develop…