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Have you ever noticed that almost every barn you have ever seen is red? There’s a reason for that, and it has to do with the chemistry of dying stars. Seriously. Yonatan Zunger is a Google employee who decided to explain this phenomenon on Google+ recently. The simple answer to why barns are painted red … Читать далее

I arrived for my meeting at the headquarters of Woon Enterprises and I stopped at the Kiosk to ask for directions. It’s a huge organization and the offices are located on a 30-acre Compound, so it’s very hard To find your way around Without some help. Guard: Good morning. Edyta: Good morning. I’m here for … Читать далее

Martin: What did you think of that movie? Joanna: It was okay, but I’m not really into Big-budget movies with a lot of Special effects and Big-name stars. Martin: Oh, you’re a film Snob. I bet you only watch Indie films made on a Shoestring budget with low Production values. Joanna: No, that’s not true. … Читать далее

Kathryn: Are you still watching that movie? It’s been over three hours! Martin: Yeah, it’s a little long for a Feature film. Kathryn: A little long?! It’s Interminable. How can you continue to watch it? Martin: Well, the first half was interesting and Moved at a clip. The middle section did Drag a little, but … Читать далее

[A knock on door.] Andre: Hello. Is anyone here? Ellie: Yes, can I help you? Andre: I saw your door open and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. Did you just Move in? Ellie: No, I’m Moving out. As you can see, I’m doing Last-minute packing. I think I’ve used up 10 … Читать далее

Here are ten things you didn’t know about one of the greatest swimmers in history, Mark Spitz. Mark Spitz may be synonymous amongst this generation as the guy who held «that record» before Michael Phelps came along, but for a generation Spitz was more than just the winningest Olympian of all time, he was also … Читать далее

Deborah: I can’t wait to see the Elephants at the Zoo. I wish I could see them in their Natural habitat, but a zoo is the Next best thing. Zach: I don’t want to go to a place where animals are kept In captivity. How would you like it if you were locked in a … Читать далее

It’s days like this when you realise just how amazing technology can be, as scientists reveal what they believe Jesus really looked like. People often imagine Jesus with long hair, a lengthy beard and bizarrely — despite being born in the middle east — with fair skin. Has nobody questioned that at all? Besides having … Читать далее

Gloria: Did you hear that Manuel is quitting? He took a job with another company. Sam: I’m not surprised. He came up against the Glass ceiling and he decided To jump ship. Gloria: Really? I didn’t know he was Bucking for promotion. Sam: He’s been trying to become a manager for three years, but other … Читать далее

An algorithm schedules and manages the nightly engineering work on one of the world’s best subway systems — and does it more efficiently than any human could. JUST after midnight, the last subway car slips into its sidings in Hong Kong and an army of engineers goes to work. In a typical week, 10,000 people … Читать далее

Leslie: This Keyboard is so hard to use. I can’t find where anything is! Dave: It’s a standard QWERTY keyboard. The Layout may be a little different, with the Function keys on the right-hand side instead of on the top, but you’ll get used to it in no time. Leslie: That’s what you think. I … Читать далее

The programme for the deciding match at the 1924 Olympics 1924 The United States defeated France 17-3 in Paris to win the last Olympic Gold Medal awarded for Rugby. The Americans, with a team based heavily on Stanford University in California, met France at the Stade Colombes. The US led 3-0 at the break and … Читать далее

When I was little, we had a family pet. His name was Jupiter and he was a Kitten. I wanted a cat more than anything else and finally, my parents Gave in and said that we could have one. We went to the Pound and saw dozens of cats of different Breeds. We went from … Читать далее

Darrel: What are you looking at? Alice: Tours for our vacation. I was thinking that it’d be hard for us to get around on our own, so I think joining a tour is a good idea. Darrel: Really? I thought we’d Make our way around Leisurely to see the Sites. I don’t like the fast … Читать далее

On one of the Danish islands, where old Thingstones, the seats of justice of our forefathers, still stand in the cornfields, and huge trees rise in the forests of beech, there lies a little town whose low houses are covered with red tiles. In one of these houses strange things were brewing over the glowing … Читать далее

Tom: Have you seen the news? Marianne: No, what’s happening? Tom: People in McQuillanland are Rising up against the Dictator and Rallying against his government. Marianne: Wow, this is big. I thought the dictator would order a Media blackout and we wouldn’t hear any news out of McQuillanland. Tom: There is a media blackout, but … Читать далее

Foreman: Okay, people. Listen up. This is your first day on the job in this Warehouse and you need to know what we do here. This warehouse keeps all of the Stock for the 10 stores in this region. We get merchandise from the Supplier and it’s our job to organize it and Store it … Читать далее

As a kid, I always liked Halloween. I liked Dressing up in a Costume that I Pick out at the store or, more often, we made out of Odds and ends at home. The best part was going Trick-or-treating. Some years, I went with my brothers and sisters. When I got a little older, I … Читать далее

Annie: Why the Long face? Luis: I don’t know. I guess I’m feeling a little Homesick. Annie: I thought you got over that. I know the Adjustment was hard when you first got here, but I thought you were Coping pretty well. Luis: I was. It’s just that the holidays are coming up and I … Читать далее

I was Just in time for my interview and I was very nervous. I walked up to the Receptionist. She was talking into a Headset and typing on her keyboard. David: Good morning. I’m David Laso. I have an appointment with Dale Mendoza at 10 o’clock. Could you please let her know that I’m here? … Читать далее

Rosa: Thanks a lot for offering to give me some Pointers on how to use Visuals for my presentation. I’ve never given a presentation like this before. Milo: I’m glad I can help. What do you plan to use? Rosa: Well, I plan to show these Slides for the first part of the talk. First, … Читать далее

A mysterious dick pic vigilante who goes by the name of ‘Wanksy’ is spray-painting penises around potholes so that his local council has to come and fill them in. Speaking to i100.co. uk the anonymous street artist said he has been working «on and off for a couple of years» but that the problem in … Читать далее

NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country’s heart. As New York City’s ban on the sale of large cups of soda and other sugary drinks at some businesses starts on Tuesday, one thing is clear: soda’s run as … Читать далее

While promoting «Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengence,» the actor discussed his former friendship with Jim Carrey, and why he hated making «Fast Times At Ridgemont High.» Nicolas Cage may be known for his tough-guy roles in action films like Face/Off, Gone in Sixty Seconds and National Treasure. But, if things had gone differently, he may … Читать далее

Employee: Welcome to Grubway. What can I get for you? Jared: I’m still deciding. I’m trying to lose weight and I hear that eating a sandwich for lunch every day will help me do that. Do you guys have a BLT or a Club? Employee: We don’t have a BLT, but we do have a … Читать далее

Butcher: Good morning. What can I get for you? Samantha: I’d like some Lamb chops, Pork chops, and some Beef, but I’m not sure which Cuts I want yet. Butcher: You’ve come to the right Butcher shop. Everything here is Fresh. Everything comes straight from the Slaughterhouse. Samantha: Um, I’m glad to hear that. Butcher: … Читать далее

Clerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven … Читать далее

Charlize: You won’t Forget that we’re going over to the Wong’s for dinner tomorrow night, will you? Pete: It’s Etched in my brain. I won’t forget. Charlize: It Slipped your mind last week that we were meeting Donna at the movies, remember? Pete: I was Preoccupied last week, but I won’t forget about tomorrow night. … Читать далее

The Beatles played a key role in helping to stamp out racial segregation in the US, a new documentary reveals. Contracts unearthed from their earliest US tours in the 1960s show that John, Paul, George and Ringo were the first foreign group to refuse to perform at «whites only» venues. At one concert — exactly … Читать далее

Lon: What’s this? Abigail: It’s a Memo about a Safety inspection scheduled for next week. Lon: A safety inspection? How are we ever going to pass a safety inspection? Abigail: What do you mean? This isn’t an Unsafe workplace. We’ve had a good record. None of our employees have had On-the-job injuries this year and … Читать далее

Ashley: You don’t look so good. What’s wrong? Terrell: I felt Motion sickness watching that movie. The camera Jerked around and it made me Dizzy. Ashley: It didn’t bother me. The Hand-held camera used to film the movie had that Effect on you? Terrell: I’m Susceptible to motion sickness. You should see me on a … Читать далее

Mario: That’s a lot of Text in your proposal. Are you sure people are going To take the time to read all of that? Cleo: It’s a Complex proposal with a lot of Moving parts. I can’t Simplify it without leaving out Essentials. Mario: What you need are Infographics. You can Encapsulate and communicate a … Читать далее

Andy: Doesn’t it Make you sick? We Bust our butts around here and the boss brings in his nephew to be the new manager. Nia: You never know. He may be a good boss. Andy: I doubt it. He’s getting this opportunity just because he Was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He … Читать далее

Lynda: Could I say one more thing about that? Bruce: I’m afraid we’re Running short on time. Maybe we could Wrap up this discussion now. Lynda: Before we leave this topic, though, I really think we should talk about next year’s plans. Bruce: That’s Outside the scope of this meeting. We can put it on … Читать далее

Erin: So I told Joey that I had no Intention of letting him use my car again. Can you believe The nerve of that guy, after what he did? Curran: That’s terrible, but I’m going to have To let you go. I have an appointment… Erin: But I didn’t tell you what else he said. … Читать далее

For 8-year-old Rocco from New York, his wish to meet WWE Superstar John Cena has helped keep him positive and strong during his battle against leukemia. Rocco likes John Cena’s «Never Give Up» motto and how he always wants to help people. This month, Rocco’s wish will come true, and he is excited to have … Читать далее

I went to see my doctor because I had a Nagging pain in my leg. After he examined me and ran some Routine tests, he suggested that I go see a Specialist. I made an appointment with Dr. Sloap. Dr. Sloap: Good morning. How are you today? Simon: I’m fine, Dr. Slope. My GP, Dr. … Читать далее

Victoria: [Clears her throat] Congratulations are in order. I just Scored a Product placement for our Brand in the latest McQuillanator movie. Thank you, thank you very much. Gerard: Really? That’s great! Will it have a Prominent place in the movie? Victoria: Well, you know how these things are. Our Logo goes by In the … Читать далее

Vicky: Did I Imagine it or did you just give Gavin The cold shoulder? Gerard: You didn’t imagine it. I’m not too happy with him. Vicky: Why? What did he do? Gerard: He’s Two-faced, that’s why. Last week, he told me he was going To put in a good word for me with the manager … Читать далее

I was nearly asleep in my seat when I heard this announcement: “Folks, this is the captain speaking from the Cockpit. We are experiencing a lot of Turbulence and I’m turning on the Fasten seatbelt sign. Please remain in your seats.” I didn’t think anything of it until a few minutes later when I heard … Читать далее

Donny: Come on, we need to buy our Subway tickets at that Ticket machine. Cayla: Why can’t we just get them at the Ticket window? I’m not sure what the Fare is. Donny: There’s a long line and we need to catch a Train right now. Cayla: I’ve never taken the subway before. I don’t … Читать далее

Her dog saved her by caring for Karina for nine days then returning home and guiding rescuers to her. Details are emerging today of the heroic rescue of the girl in the remote Sakha Republic, thanks to her loyal and loving dog. Karina Chikitova was huddled in tall grass after wandering away from home, apparently … Читать далее

Cora: Hi, I’m Cora. Antonio: I’m Antonio. Nice to meet you. Cora: Same here. Are you From around here? Antonio: No, I’m Originally from Arkansas. How about you? Cora: I’m a Native Californian, but I Grew up in the Middle East. My parents were in the military, so we moved Quite a bit, but mainly … Читать далее

The Victorian period is so named because it spanned the years of the reign of Queen Victoria in England, from 1837 to 1901. The quality and form of a child’s education during that time depended upon the economic circumstances of his or her family, and also upon whether the child was a boy or a … Читать далее

Yoshi: Can you hold my jacket while I try to get my Roller bag down the Aisle? Tatiana: All right, but I have to roll my own bag down the aisle, you know. Yoshi: Fine, give it back to me. All of these Overhead bins are full. Where are we supposed To store them? Tatiana: … Читать далее

I was on my way to a restaurant to meet my date for dinner when I hit a Traffic jam. I saw that the road was Congested, but since I had to take the Bridge to reach downtown, I Had no choice but to stay on that road. The traffic was Bumper-to-bumper. One crazy driver … Читать далее

Midway through the summer of 1982, there was no one absorbing more power in Hollywood than Steven Spielberg. With his sci-fi masterpiece, «E. T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,» Spielberg not only had a smash hit flexing unreal box office muscle, but a motion picture that won over every audience it played for, burrowing straight into total cultural … Читать далее

William: This is a very special dinner. It’s not everyday that I have my bosses over for dinner. It has to be perfect. Martha: I know. Why do you think I took out our best China? Instead of worrying, why don’t you help me Set the table? William: Right. I should make myself useful. Is … Читать далее

Dan: Hello. Marcia: Hi, Dan. What’s the Status on the project? We’re still On schedule, right? Dan: Uh, well, I’ve been meaning to call you about that. We’ve had a Slight delay. Marcia: What do you mean by “slight”? Are you saying that you won’t be able to meet the Deadline? Dan: Not exactly. I’m … Читать далее

Piero: What’s all this? Annie: I’m visiting my sister and brother-in-law’s new Ranch next month and I’m getting ready for it. I know I’m a city girl, but I plan To fit right in On that ranch and work Alongside all of the other cowboys. Piero: Well, you Look the part. You’ve got your Cowboy … Читать далее