Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Listen to "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran, the English new wave and synth pop band formed in the late Seventies.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
You've made it to the final round of a game show, and get to pick between 3 doors, one of which has a car behind it! You make your choice, and then the host decides to show you one of the wrong answers. He then offers you the opportunity to change your choice. Should you do it? Find out just how wrong human intuition can be in this classic Monty Hall Problem.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Agricultural and corporate interests have long dominated Florida legislature, despite protests from residents and a substantial threat to civilians.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
44th president of the United States Barack Obama speaks about his understanding of American democracy following the election of Donald Trump.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, spoke from the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, where he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and put forth his commitment to a peaceful transition of power.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Daylight saving time doesn’t actually benefit anyone. Strangely, it’s still observed in seventy countries around the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This interview with a young Demi Moore covers a number of topics, including maturity, motherhood, and problems faced by women in Hollywood.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Nicole Williams discusses how a little extra effort can pay off when you go to a job interview.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The New England Patriots erased a 25-point deficit en route to a stunning 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons, giving Patriots quarterback Tom Brady his fifth Super Bowl title.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
"Free Fallin'" is the opening track from Tom Petty's 1989 solo debut album, "Full Moon Fever." It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Florida might seem like paradise, but water contamination is a big problem, affecting not only the environment, but businesses and the health of the residents.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
On stage at Cannes Lions, game designer and author Jane McGonigal showcased research demonstrating the power that gaming can have in the real world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Over the last two decades, the environmental crisis of Florida’s Lake Okeechobee has continued to worsen and dominate local headlines. The lake is the nation’s second largest freshwater lake, but due to years of missteps, it’s been producing massive amounts of toxic algae that have closed beaches, destroyed businesses and poisoned swimmers.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Northern Ireland
Georgian-British singer-songwriter Katie Melua sings her lovely song "The Walls of the World."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa performs her fifth single "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Her self-titled debut album is set to be released on February 10, 2017.
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