– Manuscript – Archaeologists have discovered an ancient coffin under the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The lead coffin, also known as a sarcophagus, was uncovered along with several ancient tombs. France’s Culture Ministry said some lower levels of the excavation site are believed to date back to the 14th century. It said the unearthed burial sites represented … [Read more...] about Ancient Burial Discovered Under Paris Cathedral
Is COVID-19 Behind an Increase in Diabetes Cases?
– Manuscript – Scientists are investigating a possible increase in diabetes cases since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot control sugars in the blood. The scientists want to find out if COVID-19 has a connection with the increase or if it is a coincidence. Increase in diabetes A report from the Centers for … [Read more...] about Is COVID-19 Behind an Increase in Diabetes Cases?
App Helps People Collect Animals Killed on Roads
– Manuscript – The American state of Wyoming has created a tool to help citizens collect animals killed in road accidents. The tool permits people to legally claim the animals, known as roadkill, for food. The program also aims to collect data to help officials decide on measures to improve road safety. State wildlife and highway officials added the system to a … [Read more...] about App Helps People Collect Animals Killed on Roads
Britain’s ‘Shark House’ Becomes Protected Landmark
– Manuscript – A famously strange statue in the city of Oxford, England recently received official protection as a historic landmark. But, Magnus Hanson-Heine, the son of the man who built the artwork, is not happy about the special recognition. But first, about that statue: It is a 7.6 meter tall model of a shark. The strange part is in the sculpture’s positioning up on … [Read more...] about Britain’s ‘Shark House’ Becomes Protected Landmark
Roll the dice (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Dice are used in lots of games. Are Anna and Jonathan talking about games or something else? Roll the Dice Speaker A: Anna, where are you going on vacation?Speaker B: Oh, I'm not sure yet.Speaker A: Don't you leave next week?Speaker B: Tomorrow, actually. My plan is to go to the train station and take whatever train … [Read more...] about Roll the dice (Idioms)