Many things make people think artists are weird. But the wei...
2006 When prehistoric man arrived in new parts of the world, something strange happened to the large animals: they suddenly became extinct.
When prehistoric man arrived in new parts of the world, some...
2006 Stratford-on-Avon, as we all know, has only one industry-William Shakespeare-but there are two distinctly separate and increasingly hostile branches.
Stratford-on-Avon, as we all know, has only one industry-Wil...
2006 In spite of “endless talk of difference,” American society is an amazing machine for homogenizing people.
In spite of "endless talk of difference," American society i...
2006 The homeless make up a growing percentage of America’s population.
The homeless make up a growing percentage of America's popu...
2005 A “football match” of supporting parents is on show.
A "football match" of supporting parents is on show. A help...
2005 Dear Mr. Wang, I’m writing to let you know that I’m resigning from my position as an editor for Designs & Fashions.
Dear Mr. Wang, 尊敬的王先生: I'm writing to let you know that I'm ...
2005 It is not easy to talk about the role of the mass media in this overwhelming significant phase in European history.
It is not easy to talk about the role of the mass media in t...
2005 Canada’s premiers (the leaders of provincial governments), if they have any breath left after complaining about Ottawa at their late July annual meeting, might spare a moment to do something, together, to reduce health-care costs.
Canada's premiers (the leaders of provincial governments), i...
2005 Americans no longer expect public figures, whether in speech or in writing, to command the English language with skill and gift.
Americans no longer expect public figures, whether in speech...
2005 Of all the components of a good night’s sleep, dreams seem to be least within our control.
Of all the components of a good night's sleep, dreams seem t...
2005 Do you remember all those years when scientists argued that smoking would kill us but the doubters insisted that we didn’t know for sure?
Do you remember all those years when scientists argued that ...
2005 Everybody loves a fat pay rise.Yet pleasure at your own can vanish if you lear that a colleague has been given a bigger one.
Everybody loves a fat pay rise. Yet pleasure at your own can...
2005 The human nose is an underrated tool. Humans are often thought to be insensitive smellers compared with animals, but this is largely because, unlike animals, we stand upright.
The human nose is an underrated tool. Humans are often thoug...
2004 The picture depicts that a young man who smiles and sweats profusely is crossing the finishing line.
The picture depicts that a young man who smiles and sweats p...
2004 The relation of language and mind has interested philosophers for many centuries.
The relation of language and mind has interested philosopher...
2004 Over the past century,all kinds of unfairness and discrimination have been condemned or made illegal.
Over the past century, all kinds of unfairness and discrimin...
2004 Americans today don’t place a very high value on intellect. Our heroes are athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs, not scholars.
Americans today don't place a very high value on intellect. ...
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