Plus Bites 3 | From Rained-On Parades to Shared Memories & the Secrets of Yawning

Welcome to another packed episode of English Plus Podcast, where we embark on a multifaceted journey to expand your knowledge and ignite your curiosity! Today, we're covering the full spectrum, from the nuances of English expressions to the echoes of ancient empires, the psychology of achievement, and the mysteries that tickle our brains.

Our English Express segment unpacks the vivid idiom "to rain on someone's parade." Then, History Bites takes us to the flourishing Eastern Roman Empire, exploring how Byzantium rose as the West declined, and the genius of Constantinople. Our Pep Talks segment is here to energize you with the profound importance of celebrating small wins on your journey to big goals.

Ever wondered about things that go bump in the night? Mythbuster tackles this, examining the belief in ghosts and what science and critical thinking can tell us. Gods and Heroes then leads us into the mystical forests of Slavic folklore with the tale of the enigmatic White Stag. Philosophy Nuggets will stretch your mind, questioning the very nature of time – is its flow an illusion?

Questions That Matter encourages a deep dive into the fears that might be holding you back from your dreams. What They Said deciphers the timeless wisdom of "Ad Astra per Aspera" – reaching the stars through hardship. Science Sparks illuminates the incredible potential of stem cells, our body's magical "blank bricks." Unsolved Mysteries then presents a chilling case: the baffling disappearance that occurred in August 2013.

Our Word of the Day segment helps us rediscover the crucial and delightful feeling of 'wonder'. Why It Happens decodes the surprisingly complex reasons behind yawning and why it’s so contagious. Our Imagine What If segment explores the revolutionary and risky idea of directly sharing memories. And don't miss an evocative short story in our Imagine What If Story segment, "The Weight of Lake Light," exploring this very concept. Finally, get ready to Tease your Brain with the legendary Tower of Hanoi puzzle, and expand your knowledge of the mind in Know Your Brain as we explore the functions of the parietal lobe.

It’s an episode brimming with insights, stories, and questions designed to make you think. Never Stop Learning!

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