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An ESL lesson on how snake 'pee crystals' could help treat kidney stones in humans. Snake 'pee crystals' could help treat kidney stones
27th October - "Harder"
Snake 'pee crystals' could help treat kidney stones
An ESL lesson on Japan electing its first ever female prime minister. Japan elects its first ever female prime minister
23rd October - "Easier"
Japan elects its first ever female prime minister
An ESL lesson on the Generation Z protests against governments around the world. Gen Z leading global protest against governments
20th October - "Harder"
Gen Z leading global protest against governments
An ESL lesson on drug-resistant superbugs spreading around the world. Drug-resistant superbugs spreading, says WHO
16th October - "Easier"
Drug-resistant superbugs spreading, says WHO
An ESL lesson on half a million Palestinians returning to Gaza City. Half a million Palestinians returning to Gaza City
13th October - "Harder"
Half a million Palestinians returning to Gaza City
An ESL lesson on the UK opposition Conservative Party spelling 'Britain' incorrectly. UK opposition party spells 'Britain' incorrectly
9th October - "Easier"
UK opposition party spells 'Britain' incorrectly
An ESL lesson on on how real-time translation could end the need to learn foreign languages. Real-time translation could end need to learn languages
6th October - "Harder"
Real-time translation could end need to learn languages
An ESL lesson on a study that says over 99% of heart attacks have a warning sign. Over 99% of heart attacks have a warning sign
2nd October - "Easier"
Over 99% of heart attacks have a warning sign
An ESL lesson on the world's tallest bridge opening in China. World's tallest bridge opens in China
29th September - "Harder"
World's tallest bridge opens in China
An ESL lesson on scientists saying they believe we can grow tea on the Moon. Scientists say they can grow tea on the Moon
25th September - "Easier"
Scientists say they can grow tea on the Moon
An ESL lesson on 'revenge quitters' leaving former jobs in a mess. 'Revenge quitters' leaving former job in a mess
22nd September - "Harder"
'Revenge quitters' leaving former job in a mess
An ESL lesson on Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville winning the gold medal for the 100 metres in Tokyo, Japan. Jamaica sprinter Oblique Seville wins world 100m gold
18th September - "Easier"
Jamaica sprinter Oblique Seville wins world 100m gold
An ESL lesson on South Africa ruling that a husband can take his wife's name after marriage. South Africa rules husband can take wife's name
15th September - "Harder"
South Africa rules husband can take wife's name
An ESL lesson on how exercise and therapy can heal a broken heart. Exercise and therapy can heal a broken heart
11th September - "Easier"
Exercise and therapy can heal a broken heart
An ESL lesson on a study that says intermittent fasting could lead to heart problems. Intermittent fasting could lead to heart problems
8th September - "Harder"
Intermittent fasting could lead to heart problems
An ESL lesson on campaigners wanting to stop 'carspreading' in cities. Campaigners want to stop 'carspreading' in cities
4th September - "Easier"
Campaigners want to stop 'carspreading' in cities
An ESL lesson on how ocean acidification is posing a danger to sharks' teeth. Ocean acidification a danger to sharks' teeth
1st September - "Harder"
Ocean acidification a danger to sharks' teeth
An ESL lesson on the energy levels of songs affecting memories. Energy levels of songs affect memories
28th August - "Easier"
Energy levels of songs affect memories
An ESL lesson on El Salvador cracking down on discipline in schools. El Salvador cracks down on discipline in schools
25th August - "Harder"
El Salvador cracks down on discipline in schools
An ESL lesson on the African Union calling for a world map to show the continent's true size. Africa calls for map to show continent's true size
21st August - "Easier"
Africa calls for map to show continent's true size
An ESL lesson on data centres putting a strain on water supplies. Data centres putting strain on water supplies
18th August - "Harder"
Data centres putting strain on water supplies
An ESL lesson on Nepal making 97 of its peaks in the Himalayas free to climb. Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb
14th August - "Easier"
Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb
An ESL lesson on a zoo that has asked people to donate unwanted pets to feed to its big cats. Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed to big cats
11th August - "Harder"
Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed to big cats
An ESL lesson on a jeans video that has sparked a debate on eugenics. Jeans video sparks race and genetics debate
4th August - "Harder"
Jeans video sparks race and genetics debate
An ESL lesson on an AI model appearing in a top fashion magazine for the first time. AI model appears in top fashion magazine
31st July - "Easier"
AI model appears in top fashion magazine
An ESL lesson on matcha being in short supply around the world. Matcha in short supply worldwide
28th July - "Harder"
Matcha in short supply worldwide
An ESL lesson on an airline paying staff a bonus for spotting oversized bags. Airline pays staff bonus for spotting oversized bags
24th July - "Easier"
Airline pays staff bonus for spotting oversized bags
An ESL lesson on the U.K. lowering its voting age from 18 to 16. U.K. to lower voting age from 18 to 16
21st July - "Harder"
U.K. to lower voting age from 18 to 16
An ESL lesson on a library battling beetles to save 100,000 old books. Library battles beetles to save 100,000 old books
17th July - "Easier"
Library battles beetles to save 100,000 old books
An ESL lesson on how a de-extinction company plans to recreate the extinct giant moa bird. De-extinction company plans to recreate giant moa bird
14th July - "Harder"
De-extinction company plans to recreate giant moa bird
An ESL lesson on people from 74 countries now being able to enter China visa free. People from 74 nations can now enter China visa free
10th July - "Easier"
People from 74 nations can now enter China visa free
An ESL lesson on research that says say cheese could give us nightmares. Scientists say cheese could give us nightmares
7th July - "Harder"
Scientists say cheese could give us nightmares
An ESL lesson on France banning smoking to create a tobacco-free generation. France bans smoking for tobacco-free generation
3rd July - "Easier"
France bans smoking for tobacco-free generation
An ESL lesson on North Korea opening a beach resort to woo tourists. North Korea to open beach resort to woo tourists
30th June - "Harder"
North Korea to open beach resort to woo tourists
An ESL lesson on a tourist damaging a priceless painting because of a selfie. Tourist damages priceless painting because of selfie
26th June - "Easier"
Tourist damages priceless painting because of selfie


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