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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical world events that took place on November 30: 1872: The first-ever international football match took place between Scotland and England at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow. 1939: The Winter War began as the Soviet Union invaded Finland. 1954: The first successful kidney transplant was performed by Dr. Joseph E. […]
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Xochitl and Jack, I trust this letter finds you in the warmth and joy of the holiday season. I’m reaching out to you seeking your guidance on a matter that tends to intensify during this festive time. As the holidays approach, the pressure to meet family expectations and create a perfect
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss whether it’s better to say “Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas.” Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:13 Jack Welcome to the A-Z English podcast. My name is Jack and I’m here with my co-host
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Powered by RedCircle Dear Jack, I’ve recently discovered that my best friend has been spreading rumors about me behind my back. I never thought they would betray me like this. When I confronted them, they denied everything and accused me of being paranoid. I value our friendship, but I can’t shake off the feeling of
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 29th: 1864: The Sand Creek Massacre took place in Colorado, USA, where a group of Colorado Territory militia attacked and killed about 70 Cheyenne and Arapaho people, mostly women and children. 1947: The United Nations General Assembly voted to partition Palestine into Jewish
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Powered by RedCircle Here is an Am I the Jerk situation for your listening pleasure! You and your friend have been planning a weekend getaway for months. Both of you are excited about the trip, and you’ve made various arrangements, including booking accommodation and planning activities. However, a week before the trip, your friend has
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Powered by RedCircle Here are some historical events that occurred on November 28: 1520: Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reached the Pacific Ocean after passing through the South American strait that now bears his name. 1660: At Gresham College in London, scientist and architect Christopher Wren delivered the first formal astronomy lecture. 1893: Women in the
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Powered by RedCircle Here are a few more historical events that happened on November 27: 1703: The first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed in the Great Storm of 1703. 1895: Alfred Nobel signed his will, setting aside his fortune to establish the Nobel Prize after his death. 1940: In World War II, the Battle of Cape
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The Jack & ‘Chill Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss American Thanksgiving traditions. Transcript: 00:00:00 Xochitl You are listening to the Jack and Chill podcast. 00:00:13 Xochitl Alright, Jack, today we are going to be talking about Thanksgiving, which our listeners may or may not know is a family
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Powered by RedCircle In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Xochitl and Jack discuss the following question: Is it better to give or to receive an incredibly thoughtful gift? Transcript: 00:00:00 Jack You’re listening to the A-Z English podcast. 00:00:15 Jack Welcome to the A to Z English podcast. My name is
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