#330 | A Short History of Measurements

In 1925, Victor Lustig convinced a Paris scrap-metal dealer that the French government was selling the Eiffel Tower. His secret was a mixture of official papers, careful acting, and victims too embarrassed to report him. He later returned to Paris and tried to sell it again. Vict ...  Show more

Nuclear power was meant to disappear in much of Europe, but Germany, Belgium and Italy are changing their minds. Rising energy demand, climate concerns and artificial intelligence are making old reactors and new designs attractive again. Germany’s Chancellor admits closing nuclea ...  Show more

Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel ...

In this podcast episode, you will learn how to talk about height and weight. You will learn the different metric systems used in the US and how to talk about your and other people's heights and weights.

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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about the METRIC SYSTEM IN THE U.S.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the websit ...  Show more

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   In today's episode you'll learn native and natural ways to talk about standards. What happens if you and a group member don't have the same standards? Find out what to do today Learn more about your ad cho ...  Show more