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January 2019

WHEN THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY

Kristína Lekárová “I have no gift for languages.” “There’s no point in my learning them for me.” “I’ll start as soon as I have time for it!” “I’m a perpetual beginner, I will never get any better.” These are among the most common excuses stopping us from learning a foreign language these days. But then we …

Chamaeleo calyptratus

Lukáš Kačinetz Veiled chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is one of the most popular reptiles for hobbyists. They are colourful, attractive and easy to handle. If you want to start with reptiles as pets, the veiled chameleon is ideal for you. They are not that suitable for kids because they need their …

Vegan Children

Tereza Vaňková Before we start talking about veganism and children, we should establish what veganism is. According to the Vegan Society, “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or …

The American Dream?

Petra Rozbrojová My friend and I spent a few months in the US last year. Everything started in June 2016, when my mom learned that she had a friend in Irvine, California who was willing to let us stay a few months at her flat. I was supposed to go there alone after passing my …

Supersonic passenger aircraf​t – why did they fail?

Radek Zatloukal The aviation industry is a highly competitive market, in which manufacturers race against each other and push themselves to the limits when it comes to innovation. Huge companies like Airbus and Boeing invest millions and millions of dollars to produce lighter, more fuel-efficient, more comfortable and, of course, faster …