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372. Does History Repeat Itself? – Prepositions of Time (English Grammar Lesson)
Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/prepositions-of-148657101?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link People often say history repeats itself… but does it really? When we look back at the past, certain even ... Show More
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371. Charles Darwin: Greatest Scientist of All Time? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In the 19th century, a quiet, curious naturalist named Charles Darwin proposed a theory that went on the shake science, religion, and philosophy. Darwin introduced a new way of thinking about life itself. His theory of evolution by natural selection revealed that every species (h ... Show More
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370. What is the World’s Oldest Civilisation? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
People love to debate history, especially when it comes to who was first. Last year, I made an episode about the oldest country in the world. I argued that the answer might be San Marino, because it has a long, continuous history as an independent state. And the reaction from lis ... Show More
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