Happy now?
After Christmas, there’s a quiet time when people aren’t sure what to do, except maybe shop in the January sales. Did you know that children don’t necessarily behave better before Christmas? Their behavior might improve if they participate in Christmas rituals like decorating a tree. However, parents often stress out as Christmas approaches, worrying about presents and family gatherings.
It’s common for people to look back on big events like weddings as wonderful experiences, even if they felt anxious at the time. Do you ever do something you dislike, only to later think it was amazing?
Fake fake syndrome
Recently, a fake illness called “kyloren syndrome” appeared on Google due to a science journal sting operation in 2017. The illness, related to a character from the Star Wars series, was created to expose predatory journals.
Swiftquakes
Taylor Swift’s concerts were not just music events – they caused tiny earthquakes! Geophysicists recorded seismic activity during her performances. The biggest quake was during Love Story, proving the impact of her music on fans.
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Vocabulary List:
- Rituals /ˈrɪtʃuəlz/ (noun): A series of actions performed according to a prescribed order often associated with religious or cultural practices.
- Seismic /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/ (adjective): Relating to or denoting geological activity such as earthquakes or the vibrations they cause.
- Predatory /ˈprɛdətɔri/ (adjective): Seeking to exploit or take advantage of others.
- Anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/ (adjective): Experiencing worry unease or nervousness about something with an uncertain outcome.
- Participate /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ (verb): To take part in an activity or event.
- Illustrate /ˈɪl.ə.strate/ (verb): To explain or make something clear by using examples charts or pictures.
