Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Columbus Day has always been a controversial holiday in the United States. In this video, Sigrid goes back in time to get some historical background, which sheds a new light on its significance.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Most Americans don't realize how Columbus Day came to be a national holiday, but it actually doesn't have that much to do with Christopher Columbus, and we might even recognize a connection to present-day events. To recall something Mark Twain once supposedly said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes."
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
The European Union has been in the news a lot lately, so let's take a look at what it's all about. What is a "union" and what's the purpose of this one?
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
Let's have a look at which countries are members of the European Union and where they are on the map.
Difficulty:
Newbie
USA
Every day, we get information from lots of different sources. But how do we know what is true and what is "fake news?" In this 3-part series we explore different kinds of information and misinformation.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
What's the difference between disinformation and misinformation? And what about misleading information? Find out in this video.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Audio and video sources can be factual, and can be used as evidence, but they can both be doctored, too. When we don't have the facts, we might have hearsay, but can we trust it?
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Shaun White has won another gold medal, and it's all due to his ability to get huge air on the superpipe. John Brenkus of ESPN Sport Science explains how he pulls it off.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Annie Quick's Installation Pre-Opening in Mesa, AZ explained by people who attended.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Gaga vs. Beyoncé: Ms. E-B declares a winner in the raging battle of the pop queens. See more videos celebrating Q’s 25th birthday at Q Magazine.
A video by FHM.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
Singer/Songwriter Somaya Reece gives an interview on Liberty Radio in the UK. We hear excerpts from her song “Ooh Baby Baby”.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Switzerland, USA
It is some men's great dream to explore the world. Today we present Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft, powered only by the sun that will attempt the first solar flight around the world. What is Solar Impulse? The only airplane of perpetual endurance, able to fly day and night on solar power, without a drop of fuel. Get more information here about the project.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Switzerland, USA
The solar airplane Solar Impulse 2 was presented on April 9th, 2014. The construction of the experimental solar aircraft didn't happen in a day. Watch this video about the construction of Solar Impulse 2 and understand the steps that had to be taken to attempt the first solar flight around the world!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
In one of the most exciting moments for the United States in the 2010 World Cup, watch how Landon Donovan managed to secure a last second winning goal for the US team.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Australia
How football arrived in Australia and the state of the game heading into the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
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