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News & Stories中級 · Lv 3

Can a Cow Guess a Football Match?

牛也會猜足球比賽?

Can a cow really predict a football match?

~5 min read

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News & Stories中級 · Lv 4

China pushes AI into consumer life

AI 走進消費生活

How is AI changing everyday life in China?

~5 min read

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News & Stories中級 · Lv 4

More Than 10,000 Vespas Ride Through Rome

一萬台 Vespa 開進羅馬

How did the Vespa become an icon of Italian life?

~6 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

Five Minutes Away? In Taiwan, That’s a Scooter Ride!

走路五分鐘?台灣人可能先去牽機車!

Why do so many Taiwanese people ride scooters for short trips?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

Too Hot to Talk About Heat?

天氣太熱,連討論高溫的會議都開不了

What happens when a heat conference is canceled because of heat?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

How a Football Jersey Can Tell a Country's Story

一件球衣,也能說一個國家的故事

What can a football jersey reveal about a country’s culture?

~6 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

The two sides of food delivery culture

外送文化的兩面性

Does food delivery make life easier at a hidden cost?

~7 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 5

The Communication Challenges of Cross-National Teams

跨國團隊的溝通挑戰

Why can communication be difficult across international teams?

~8 min read

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News & Stories高級 · Lv 6

The Unspoken Rules of Taiwanese Politeness

「不好意思」說個不停?台灣人的客氣話,你真的聽懂了嗎?

What does “maybe next time” really mean in Taiwan?

~12 min read

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