The First Talkie: The Jazz Singer
Step back in time to the birth of talking films with “The Jazz Singer.” Imagine a world without dialogue in movies, where the actors’ words were yet to be heard.…
Weekly Read 
Welcome to Typhoon Club’s Weekly Read. Articles are uploaded every Friday and remain available for two weeks before being replaced. Each article includes a discussion question and a Vocabulary Box. A YouTube link complementing the article's content is included when possible.
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Week of 07/11
Burning Buildings
On 20 November 1992, a fire broke out at the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle. One hundred and fifteen rooms were damaged, and smoke continued to rise…
* Parkour
He began to challenge himself to move from one place to another, often in rundown urban areas, using as many of these movements as he could. He never allowed himself…
Week of 07/04
Strawberry Tongue
Step into the world of scarlet fever, a disease that haunted the past but has made a surprising comeback in recent years. Discover the symptoms, the history, and the mystery…
Cashew Nuts
Did you know…? A cashew nut contains five times more vitamin C than an orange. Did you know…? Cashew nuts come from Brazil. The Brazil nut does not. It comes…
Potato Luxury
If you were asked to name the most expensive food in the world, how would you answer? Oysters are expensive, but you can buy them quite cheaply these days. Perhaps…