Bird Strike!

Did you know? There are over 13,000 bird strikes at airports in the United States every year. Most bird strikes cause little damage. Airports are usually built outside of cities and towns. There are obvious reasons for this. It does mean though that an airport is often located within a green area, and this can … Read more

Human Catapult

The catapult was invented thousands of years ago by the Greeks. Its only purpose was to be used as a deadly weapon. Soldiers would use a catapult to hurl stones, spears or anything else towards their enemies that may hurt them. It was very effective. At that time, no one really thought of loading a … Read more

Mile-A-Minute Talker

You sometimes meet people who speak incredibly quickly. It takes a moment – or even longer – to understand what they are saying. It seems rude to ask them to slow down. One man, however, has made a very good living through his ability to speak fast. You may not have heard of him, but … Read more

George the Goldfish

Owning a pet can be an expensive business in Hong Kong. One of the biggest costs is taking your pet to the vet. Whether it is for a simple examination, an injection, treatment, or operation, a vet’s fee can be as high as a doctor’s. If your pet cat or dog is your best friend, … Read more

The Sound Of Music

As exams loom in the near future, students often seek out quiet spaces to commence their revision. With various revision methods at their disposal, one question arises: Is it more beneficial to study in silence or while listening to music? Exams always seem to be just around the corner. It’s time to find a quiet … Read more

Super Monster Wolf

Farmers in Japan have been experiencing a problem. Wild boars have taken to stealing rice and chestnut crops. Electric fences have not been very successful in keeping the boars out. What could the farmers do? They found a solution through an amazing invention. Meet the Super Monster Wolf. Even though the Japanese wolf was hunted … Read more

Graffiti

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Vocabulary: Top Ten Words Here are ten key words taken from the text for the graffiti video. Can you … Read more