Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
After a seven-month journey, NASA’s Perseverance Rover successfully touched down on Mars on February 18, 2021. In this video, mission controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California celebrate landing NASA's fifth rover on Mars.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Overcome with a deep longing for his lady, and with the invaluable help of his closest confidants, William pours out his feelings for her in a heart-breaking love letter. Surely with such a gesture she will see him again, and he will remain the knight of her heart.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
All good things must come to an end, and for the cast, this really is their final goodbye. In this video, you can see the read-through of the last script and final filming of their last episode together. There’s a genuine warmth between the actors, and some tears, but all are thankful for the good times, friendship, and camaraderie the show has given them through the years.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
The city of Oxford is home to some 150,000 residents and a famous seat of learning, the oldest English-speaking university in the world. Although the exact date of its founding isn't known, it is said that local priests and monks were first taught in monastery schools in the area in the eleventh century.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the movie The Knight’s Tale, Heath Ledger stars as William Thatcher, a 14th century squire who replaces his deceased employer as the competitor at a jousting competition. In this scene, he is in pursuit of a beautiful woman with a sharp tongue who won't tell him her name.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
When the show began, Debra Jo didn’t like her character Kitty’s hair, but changing her look was never going to be simple, and had to be written into the plot. One small fire later, and Kitty got a different hairdo, along with her husband’s attention.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The crew continue their interviews of kids from New York and LA. What do they really think of their far-away rivals on the opposite coast of the United States?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
John Searle's thought experiment, called "The Chinese Room," presents an argument against the idea that computers could ever be truly intelligent.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Wilmer’s dressing room was closest to the studio and it served as a comfortable place for the cast members to hang out in between scenes. For Wilmer, it holds memories from the eight years of the show’s run, with his photo board and walls signed by cast and visitors alike.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Patrick Swayze answers questions about his experiences filming the movie To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, where he played the part of a New York City drag queen alongside co-stars Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo. How did Patrick cope with high heels, and which guy was most comfortable as a woman?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sweden
You've likely heard this one before... the catchy song "Lovefool" is the most famous hit from Swedish band The Cardigans.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Have you ever wondered what the rules of American Football are? Here's a quick guide.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Jimmy’s camera crew asks kids from Los Angeles and New York City, the two biggest U.S. cities, what they know and what they really think of each other. You can usually rely on children to speak their minds! There are some revealing and amusing answers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Luana and Austin get stuck in Indonesia when the borders close and their flight home from Bali is unexpectedly canceled. Austin calls the travel agency to ask for a refund, and the couple must act fast to make alternative arrangements. Luckily, they feel they can make the most of their situation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sheldon regrets rashly offering Leonard the option of taking any item he wants from the apartment. Leonard takes the apartment's official flag, which Sheldon designed, and uses it to torment Sheldon.
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