Jan 15
#590 | The Unabomber | The Story of Ted Kaczynski
He was a mathematical genius who vanished into the wilderness... and became one of America’s most notorious terrorists. In this episode, we'll explore the life of the Unabomber, the manifesto that finally exposed him, and the manhunt that lasted 17 years. 1995 newspapers publish ... Show More
27m 30s
Jan 1
#587 | The Curious Tradition of Words of the Year
What do “truthiness”, “selfie”, and “goblin mode” have in common? In this episode, we'll see how Words of the Year are chosen, look at some of the most pertinent from history, and explore the winners of this year's prize. What "Word of the Year" means How dictionaries choose: dat ... Show More
20m 49s
Dec 18
#585 | Is AI Really Destroying the Planet?
Is AI really a disaster for the environment, or are the fears exaggerated? In this episode, we'll discuss the environmental cost of Artificial Intelligence. From a water controversy in Scotland to the heat of Arizona, we look at how much energy AI really needs, and whether we sho ... Show More
20m 55s
Jan 2024
278. The History of Fish and Chips! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Fish and chips is the most iconic, and one of the most popular, dishes from the United Kingdom.
Today, let me give you a detailed explanation of the origins, history, and variations of this classic meal!
Transcript - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2024/01/08/278-the-histo ... Show More
26m 13s
Apr 2021
#26 | Opening a Restaurant
<p>Hoy te traemos una historia sobre abrir un restaurante. Kaitlin nos relata cómo ella y su socio se arriesgaron para lanzar su proyecto gastronómico, The Hummus Club, en Perth, Australia.<br/><br/></p><p><a href='https://acingles.com/26-opening-a-restaurant-significado-de-side- ... Show More
15m 25s
In this episode, we'll explore the weird and fascinating origins of five foods that you know and (perhaps) love.
From the sandwich to tomato ketchup, chicken tikka masala, fish & chips and even the teabag, discover the weird and wonderful stories behind these well-known dishes.
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: htt ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ever feel like English is this big, scar ... Show More
