– Manuscript – The history of television began long before millions of Americans gathered in front of their black-and-white sets and watched shows like Lucy, Uncle Miltie, and Howdy Doodie. “Everybody thinks TV started in the ‘50s or the late ’40s,” said Steve McVoy. “Almost nobody knows it existed before World War II and even goes back to the ‘20s.” McVoy is the … [Read more...] about Ohio Museum Shows History of Television Technology
Study: Pumping Groundwater Has Changed How Earth Turns
– Manuscript – A recent study says that pumping massive amounts of groundwater to the surface can affect the position of Earth’s poles. The poles are at either end of the imaginary line running through the Earth. The turning motion of Earth around this line causes day and night. The tilt of the line, in relation to the sun, causes the seasons. Scientists have known for … [Read more...] about Study: Pumping Groundwater Has Changed How Earth Turns
The Pawpaw: An Easy to Grow Tree with Tasty Fruit
– Manuscript – It can be difficult to know which plants and trees will perform best and produce healthy fruits and vegetables where you live. For Americans, one possible choice is the pawpaw, a tree that looks tropical but is native to much of North America. Associated Press writer Jessica Damiano is an expert in plants and gardening. She writes, “Also known as Hoosier … [Read more...] about The Pawpaw: An Easy to Grow Tree with Tasty Fruit
Implode (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A five-day search for a private passenger submarine ended when the wreckage was found on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Implode Titan and its five-member crew were going to see remains of the 1912 Titanic shipwreck. The US Coast Guard said all five on board died immediately when the vehicle … [Read more...] about Implode (News Words)
Couch Potato (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! A couch is for sitting, and a potato is for eating. But what is a couch potato? Couch Potato Speaker A: Dan, how is your new roommate?Speaker B: He's such a couch potato. He come home from work and watches weird shows all night.Speaker A: Well, it could be worse.Speaker B: Could it? He watches Norwegian zombie films on … [Read more...] about Couch Potato (Idioms)
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