Zimbabwe Struggles with Hyperinflation When going to a store, Isaiah Macheku prepares for shock. Hyperinflation is changing prices so quickly in Zimbabwe that the price you see on a stores window might change by the time you try to pay. It is a night...
Who Really Discovered America? This Monday, the United States celebrates Columbus Day. 本周一是美国的哥伦布日。 The government established Columbus Day as a national holiday long ago to honor the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. It...
The planet Saturn is being recognized as the moon king of our solar system. Jupiter used to hold the record for most moons orbiting around it. It has 79. But scientists in the United States have announced the discovery of 20 new moons around Saturn....
Turkey's New Internet Rules Raise Fears of More Press Restrictions Turkeys new controls on internet use have taken effect. The Turkish government says all broadcasters now have to follow the rules required for all radio and television stations on the...
Free, Fair, Peaceful Election for Mozambique? An escalating rebel movement, attacks on political campaigners and a frightened population have people worrying about Mozambiques elections. 不断升级的反政府运动、针对政治活动家的攻击以...
How Fast Can You Write on Your Smartphone? Many Americans use smartphones for most or all of their day-to-day communication activities. One result is that people have gotten faster and better at typing emails and text messages on their phones. 许多美...
Blind Man Given a Chance to See A new device is helping those who are blind to see. It does this in a new way by helping them experience the world around them. Jason Esterhuizen lost his eyesight after a car accident. He never thought he would be abl...
Today we answer a question from Alan in China. He writes: Question: I ... know that people always say Certainly! or Of course So what's the difference? Thank you! Alan Answer: Dear Alan, Thank you for writing to us. The expressions certainly and of c...
Marijuana Use Rising Among US College Students The college years in the United States are a time for students to experiment. Many U.S. colleges and universities urge their students to explore a variety of ideas, interests and even ways of thinking th...
Do you ever hear a story and think to yourself, I knew that or it's not surprising to me? This week on Everyday Grammar, we will look at different ways to say that you are not surprised when you hear what someone says or does. One way to express this...
