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Abbreviations – For A Better Understanding Of English
Knowing English abbreviations is very helpful for a better understanding of what you are reading or hearing.
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Cheese Is Cheese Is Cheese! Of Course It’s Not!
There are over 1,000 varieties of cheese from many different countries. Therefore, labelling it "just cheese" is misleading at best and incorrect at worst.
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Palindromes – Irrelevant to Learning English, But Mildly Interesting
Palindromes are generally words, phrases, or sentences that read the same front to back as they do back to front.
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Twins: Special Bonds Not Usually Seen With Other Siblings
Twins and other multiple-birth babies often share a closeness, other than birthdays, that may not be found with single-born siblings.
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Canada’s Royal Family – Relevant Today Or Relic Of the Past
Perhaps you aren't even aware there is such a thing as Canada's Royal Family. Well, it's not exclusively ours. You see, we share them.
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Homeless – Lost In A Society With Limited Compassion
Homeless means lacking the physical and psychological necessities of life. But unhoused, meaning lacking consistent shelter, sounds less tragic.
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Conspiracy Theories – Proven or Not, They Never Die
Those who believe or advocate conspiracy theories have decided that some powerful group has covered up the facts for some nefarious reason, often political.
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Cricket Vs Baseball: Timeless Rivalries On The Field
Cricket is a game I knew nothing about. Last Sunday, I was relaxing in Stanley Park when I came upon an amateur cricket match. I watched from a distance but had no idea what was happening. It’s a very popular sport in many countries, so I wanted to find out why it’s so popular. It resembles baseball, which I’m familiar…
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Animal Rights: Circuses, Zoos, and Aquariums of The 60s
When I was a kid, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus came to town only once a year, in the spring. No one knew about animal rights then.
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Canada: A Guide To Discover 10 Amazing Vacation Destinations
Canada is a beautiful country. It has something special for you, whether you love nature, culture, food, or fun outdoor activities.
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