Question : Why doesn’t the Leaning Tower of Pisa fall over ? In 1990, engineers used computer models to assess the Leaning Tower of Pisa’s stability. The tower was leaning at 5.5 degrees, and models predicted it would topple at …
What is the smartest age in the world ? Perhaps a day of friendly competition will lead us to the answer. Tomorrow’s the annual Brain Clash—ten teams of two competing in a decathlon of mental challenges, trivia competitions, and puzzles. …
Checking that How playing sports benefits your body and your brain The victory of the underdog over the favored team. The last-minute penalty shot that wins the tournament. The high-energy training montages. Many people love to glorify victory on the …
procrastination : Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad It’s 5 p.m. and you’ve just realized that report you’ve been putting off is due tomorrow. It’s time to buckle down, open your computer… and check your phone. Maybe catch …
An important question | Is life meaningless? Albert Camus grew up surrounded by violence. His homeland of Algeria was mired in conflict between native Algerians and colonizing French Europeans. He lost his father in the First World War, and was …
Before her hair became a writhing nest of snakes and her eyes gained the power to petrify, Medusa was a young woman who worshipped at the temple of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. While Medusa tended to Athena’s …
How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it You’ve always aspired to be a professional artist. At last, this dream may become a reality, and you’re creating a portfolio to submit to art programs. But as the …
Having Balance in life It’s important to have balance in our lives. If we don’t have this, we might be really stressed or we might not achieve our goals. Before we start, remember to download my free Listening Time podcast …
Types of Supermarket So today I’m going to talk about the supermarket. This is a useful topic because most people buy food from supermarkets. One important note: in the U.S., many people use the phrase grocery store instead of supermarket. …
Social media Nowadays, many people have social media apps on their phones and computers.Many people use social media to communicate with their friends and family. They also use social media for many other things. Let’s talk about the different …