– Manuscript – A major discovery of ancient art in Italy will go on show this month in the capital, Rome. Researchers found the more than 2000-year-old Etruscan and Roman statues in the area of Tuscany. Italy is opening the works to public view at the city’s Quirinale Palace starting on June 22. A retired garbage man helped in the discovery of the statues, which lay in … [Read more...] about Garbage Man Helps Researchers Find Ancient Statues
Archives for July 2023
Why Peanuts ‘Dance’ When Dropped in Beer
– Manuscript – When peanuts are dropped into a glass of beer, they sink to the bottom before floating up and "dancing" in the glass. Scientists investigated this process in a study involving the alcoholic drink beer. It appeared recently in the publication Royal Society Open Science. The scientists say the research helps them understand mineral extraction or bubbling … [Read more...] about Why Peanuts ‘Dance’ When Dropped in Beer
How to Plant Flowers in a Container
– Manuscript – In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of going to a gardening store in search of only one plant. The store did not have the plant that the Associated Press writer wanted. But it had many containers of pretty flowers. Instead of leaving with nothing, Damiano came home with many flowers. She called the flowers “eye candy.” Damiano also … [Read more...] about How to Plant Flowers in a Container
Rely (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. An area of eastern Ukraine close to the front line in the Russian war is in its second year without electric power. Rely Most of the population has left the small town of Siversk because of the war. Those who remain rely on the local humanitarian center and a few neighbors to collect and deliver loaves of … [Read more...] about Rely (News Words)
Grow Like a Weed (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! If you've ever gardened, you know weeds grow superfast. They can take over a garden overnight! But what does 'grow like a weed' mean in other situations? Grow Like a Weed Speaker A: Hey, Dan. Do you want to see pictures from my trip home?Speaker B: Oh, geez, I would love to, uh, but….Speaker A: Great! This is me with my … [Read more...] about Grow Like a Weed (Idioms)
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