Have you ever counted the number of keys on a piano? On a standard modern piano, the number of keys is 88. So, why is this the case? The piano is believed to have been invented around the beginning of the 18th century. It was first created as a modified version of the harpsichord. Most harpsichords
Have you ever looked up into the sky on a clear day and seen an airplane flying high in the clouds? If so, you’ve probably also noticed the long white streaks it leaves behind in its path. They are called contrails, and there’s more to these white lines in the sky than meets the eye.The jet fuel tha
A: Apart from K-drama stars Jang Ki-yong, Lee Joon-gi and Lee Je-hoon, who else will hold fan meetings in Taiwan?B: Actor Choi Jin-hyuk will visit in October, followed by actor Jung Hae-in in November.A: I heard that Jung’s visit has caused some controversy.B: Yeah, the tickets for his fan meeti
A: More and more K-drama actors are holding fan meetings in Taiwan lately.B: Which K-drama stars are visiting?A: In September alone, Jang Ki-yong, Lee Joon-gi and Lee Je-hoon are all coming.B: I really love Lee Joon-gi‘s 2022 drama “Again My Life.”A: Lee Je-hoon’s 2016 drama “Signal” is also gr
Get ready to spin on your head -- “breaking” is set to make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games! Often referred to as breakdance or breakdancing, breaking was born in the streets of New York City during the early 1970s. It began as a way for African-American and Latin youths to express their n
Instagram is changing the default privacy settings for many US teenagers, part of an effort to keep them safer and give parents more control over how their kids interact online.The new settings will make teen accounts private by default, limit who those users can send private messages to, and put te
對話 Dialogue清清:「秋分」剛過,越來越有秋天的氣氛了!Qīngqing: “Qiūfēn” gāngguò, yuèláiyuè yǒu qiūtiān de qìfēn le!華華:我最喜歡秋天了,現在白天還是有點熱沒錯,但到了晚上,輕輕的風一吹,那種涼涼的感覺,太舒適了!難怪古人會說:「天涼好個秋」啊!Huáhua: Wǒ zuì xǐhuān qiūtiān le, xiànzài báitiān háishì yǒudiǎn rè méicuò, dàn dàole wǎnshàng, qīngqīng de fēng yì chuī, nà zhǒng liángliáng
在 COVID-19 成為全球大流行 (pandemic) 的傳染病後,如何有效篩檢確診病患,一度成為討論的熱點。疫情爆發初期,國內有些縣市首長主張要普篩(全面篩檢),找出隱藏的新冠肺炎病例,不過,疫情指揮中心說明,全面用聚合?連鎖反應 (polymerase chain reaction, PCR) 檢驗來為全民普篩,將耗費近七百億元公帑和醫療資源,不符合效益。根據衛福部長陳時中的說法,用準確度高的 PCR 方式對全國 2300 萬人普篩,平均一人 3000 元,總額將高達 690 億元。以當時的盛行率萬分之 18,即使不用人人普篩,以看似健康的人口1800 萬人計算,也需要花費 540 億
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langIf you’re interested in joining La Tomatina, there are several things to consider. The event is now limited to 20,000 participants to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Furthermore, the organizers recommend arriving at Bunol a
Located in the picturesque mountains of eastern Spain, the small town of Bunol might appear to be just another idyllic place in the Spanish countryside. However, it is home to one of the world’s most popular food fights. Each August, tens of thousands of people from all around the globe swarm into B
A: Apart from “Atom Boyz 2,” reality boy band competition show “SCOOL” is another eye-catcher.B: What’s so special about it?A: Hosted by South Korean boyband Super Junior’s Lee-teuk, the show’s coaches include Taiwanese singers Show Lo, Shou, and several K-pop stars.B: That sounds exciting.A: A
A: Reality music competition shows have been really popular lately.B: Have you watched “Atom Boyz 2?”A: Of course. Some of the trainees are both good-looking and talented.B: The first season produced several hit boy bands.A: Hopefully, the second season will reveal more young stars.A: 最近實境男團選秀
On blazing hot summer days, fresh ingredients and cool refreshments straight from a refrigerator feel like nothing short of a miracle. However, chilled foods didn’t begin with modern refrigerators. In fact, the origin of refrigeration precedes the invention of this now-indispensable appliance by cen
South Korea’s famous kimchi is falling victim to climate change, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage that is pickled to make the ubiquitous dish is suffering due to rising temperatures.Napa cabbage thrives in cooler climates, and is usually
對話 Dialogue清清:時間過得真快,又是中秋節了!Qīngqing: Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài, yòu shì Zhōngqiū jié le!華華:俗話說得好:「一年容易又中秋」,就是這個意思。而且還有一句:「年怕中秋月怕半,星期就怕禮拜三。」每到中秋,新年就又不遠了。 Huáhua: Súhuà shuō de hǎo: “Yì nián róngyì yòu Zhōngqiū”, jiùshì zhèige yìsi. Érqiě háiyǒu yí jù: “Nián pà Zhōngqiū yuè pà bàn, xīngqí jiù pà lǐbài
磐石艦事件差一點成為台灣防疫的大破口,國內媒體屢屢將其與同樣「軍艦染疫」的美國羅斯福號、法國戴高樂號等艦艇比較,並使用「侵襲率」一詞來形容艦上染疫的程度。請見下列新聞標題:〈磐石艦侵襲率9% 遠低於美、法艦〉Photo/graphic: Liberty Times May 5, 2020/照片:自由時報2020年5月5日什麼是「侵襲率」?其實就是「罹患率」(attack rate)!Wikipedia 英文版 attack rate 的解釋十分簡明,節錄如下:Attack rate In epidemiology, the attack rate is the percentage of th
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langFinally, cultural influence also plays a role in which hand people prefer. Historically, items that require physical manipulation have been designed for right-handed use. For example, tools like scissors and musical instruments are
It’s widely recognized that there are far more right-handed people than left-handed people in the world. Being right-handed simply means preferring to use one’s right hand for tasks that involve only one hand, such as writing and eating. But have you ever wondered about the possible reasons behind t
A: What’s even more horrible is that the five suspects who purposely supplied ketamine to actor Matthew Perry were all his “friends.”B: Who exactly are the five suspects?A: They include Matthew’s two doctors, a broker, a drug dealer, and even his live-in assistant.B: Those scumbags should go to
A: The newest twist in “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s sudden death is shocking.B: Didn’t he die from a ketamine overdose last year?A: But the police say his death could be a conspiracy.B: Wow, what happened?A: Five suspects have been charged for intentionally supplying him with large amounts of