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When you think of foods that are good for you, chocolate may not be high up on your list. But, there has been a lot of research into dark chocolate, which shows that it does, in fact, have health benefits. 当您想到对自己有益的食物时，巧克力可能不会排在您的首位。但是，对黑巧克力进行了大量研究，这表明它确实对健康有益。 Chocolate is made by roasting cacao seeds, which come from the cacao tree. After...

What things make you laugh? There are many things that make us chuckle or burst into laughter. This natural show of emotion gives off signals that we are happy, we find something humorous or even that we’re just a barrel of laughs! Gelotologists have been looking at why we do it and what the benefits are. 什么事情会让你发笑？有很多事情会让我们轻笑或放声大笑。这种自然的情感表现会发出信号，表明我们...

The ocean covers over 70% of the surface of our planet, though, according to the National Ocean Service, 95% of it remains unexplored. This is because under the surface is a dark and hostile environment with unrelenting high pressure, freezing temperatures and bizarre creatures in the depths. 海洋覆盖了地球表面 70% 以上的面积，但根据美国国家海洋局的数据，其中 95% 的面积仍未开发。这是因为在地表之下...

When do you think ‘middle age’ starts? What about ‘old age’? Unsurprisingly, the answer to these questions will depend on your culture, as well as how old you are when someone asks you. What is perhaps more surprising is that the answer to these questions could have an impact on how quickly your body begins to age. 你认为“中年”从什么时候开始？ “晚年”怎么办？不出所料，这些问题的答案将取决于您的文化...

How would you survive without your smartphone? For many of us, it’s the gadget we’re most hooked on – looking at it hundreds of times a day. We depend on it to perform a multitude of tasks and to connect with our friends and family. But have we become addicted to our phones? 如果没有智能手机，你将如何生存？对于我们中的许多人来说，这是我们最着迷的小工具——每天查看它数百次。我们依靠它来执行大量任务并...

Would you be good at managing a top-level sports team? Do you have the tactics and know-how to be the next Jurgen Klopp? Well, you can find out by playing fantasy sports! 你会擅长管理顶级运动队吗？你有成为下一个 Jurgen Klopp 的战术和诀窍吗？好吧，你可以通过玩梦幻运动来找出答案！ While football fans across the globe observe victories, losses and draws of real matches this season, over nine million...

The Romans lived in Britain between 43AD and 410AD but their legacy is still felt today and not just in physical ruins. The Romans left us language, including some common English words. 罗马人在公元 43 年到 410 年间居住在英国，但他们的遗产今天仍然可以感受到，而不仅仅是物质上的废墟。罗马人给我们留下了语言，包括一些常用的英语单词。 During the Roman Empire, Latin, an ancient language, was spoken in m...

We all want to save money, and with the cost of living on the rise in the UK, it’s become more important than ever to watch what we spend. The biggest increase in our expenditure at the moment is on energy – the oil, gas and electricity we use to power and heat our homes. That’s why many of us are looking at ways to save energy so we don’t have to shell out on huge fuel bills. 我们都想省...

There are no clear answers to the question of why we dream, but there are different theories. Dreaming is extraordinary and strange: you hallucinate, believe impossible things, and people you know may merge into one another. And then, to top it off, you will likely forget all about it. 我们为什么会做梦这个问题没有明确的答案，但有不同的理论。做梦是非凡而奇怪的：你产生幻觉，相信不可能的事情，你认识...

The destructive impact of fast fashion on the environment is widely documented. So how can we, as consumers, reduce our fashion footprint? One obvious answer is to buy less. Another is to buy clothes that have been more sustainably made, using organic and recycled materials. Hiring clothes is another way to get new pieces for our wardrobe. But buying second-hand may be the simplest solution and a...

What is the likelihood of you having someone who looks just like you? Would it be a good thing? And if you did have one, would you want to meet them? 你有一个长得像你的人的可能性有多大？这会是一件好事吗？如果你有，你想见见他们吗？ Consider how often your facial features are used to identify you. Your passport, ID card and driving licence all bare your face. To enter your workplace, you likely need...

With our already busy lives, finding time to exercise can feel like one more thing on our ‘to do’ list. So maybe it would help if there was ‘a best time’ to exercise? Could exercising at certain times help maximise our fitness goals? The answer is ‘yes’, but it’s easier than you think – no matter who you are, or when you like to work out. 在我们本已忙碌的生活中，抽出时间锻炼身体感觉就像是我们“待办...

According to research studies coming out of top US universities, having high emotional intelligence, or EQ, can help you to succeed, particularly at work. 根据美国顶尖大学的研究，拥有高情商或 EQ 可以帮助您取得成功，尤其是在工作中。 The idea of emotional intelligence was introduced by psychologist John Mayer in the 90s and has gained popularity since, especially because it is said to be something t...

Gratitude is more than just saying ‘thank you’ to someone who has helped us or given us a gift. Gratitude is a deeper appreciation for someone or something that makes us feel a positive emotion. And this positive emotion can be good for our health – our emotional and physical health, as well as the health of our relationships. 感恩不仅仅是对帮助过我们或送给我们礼物的人说“谢谢”。感恩是对某人或某事...

Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading nook, ignoring the world around you, engrossed in a tale. You read the blurb, instantly became intrigued and now you’re in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But, there’s a hot debate – physical books vs. e-books vs. audiobooks. Does the device you’re using to read affect your reaction to the book? 想象自己坐在家里一个安静的阅读角，无视周围的...

Boxing has been practised for centuries – it was even one of the sports in the original Olympic Games in ancient Greece. More recently, boxing has become mainstream in the UK, with hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life participating in the sport every week. But why? The answer lies in the physical, mental and even social benefits boxing can bring. 拳击已经有几个世纪的历史了——它甚...

Education is a good opportunity for those of us who strive to better ourselves. But for people in full-time employment, getting the balancing act between work and studying can prove a stumbling block. So, what are the benefits of hitting the books once in work? 对于我们这些努力提高自己的人来说，教育是一个很好的机会。但对于全职工作的人来说，在工作和学习之间取得平衡可能是一个绊脚石。那么，在工作中打...

Technology is developing by leaps and bounds. A gadget as small as a smartphone now has more processing power than rockets to the Moon once had. New tech brings many advantages, making our lives easier and opening up new opportunities. One piece of kit that’s been really taking off recently is the drone. This pilotless mini aircraft, originally developed for aerial photography and warfare, is now...

It’s more than 384,000km from Earth. We can see it most nights. And it’s not made of cheese! I am, of course, talking about the Moon. Astronauts have taken giant steps to explore this natural satellite floating in space, but despite it being out of reach for most of us, it still moves us in mysterious ways. ↳ 它距离地球超过 384,000 公里。大多数夜晚我们都能看到它。而且它不是用奶酪做的！当然，我说的...

When you encounter animals, do you wonder what they’re thinking? Seeing a newborn lamb or a cute puppy might stir up happy emotions in us, but what are they thinking? Does the look on their face and how they behave indicate how they’re feeling – or are they feeling nothing at all? 当你遇到动物时，你想知道他们在想什么吗？看到一只刚出生的小羊或一只可爱的小狗可能会在我们心中激起快乐的情绪，但他们在想...

How tall are you? Do you tower over your friends and family – or are they people you literally have to look up to? Obviously, we’re not all the same, and size doesn’t really matter. But did you know that there’s a possibility that we’re all getting taller? 你有多高？你是否凌驾于你的朋友和家人之上——或者他们是你真正需要仰望的人？显然，我们并不完全相同，大小并不重要。但是你知道我们都有可能长高吗？ Of...

Most of us want to be in peak physical condition, get in shape and be healthy. While some gym bunnies are more obsessed with looking ripped, for many of us nutrition and watching what you eat is a vital way to stay healthy. But when it comes to food, what is calorie counting, and what are the positives and negatives of it? 我们大多数人都希望身体处于最佳状态，保持体形和健康。虽然一些健身房的小兔子...

For many of us, a work diary is a practical thing. We use them for work to make a note of appointments or meetings, scribbling words next to dates to remind us of something we have to do in the future. But journalling is more about feelings. It’s a personal diary, often kept far from prying eyes, sometimes detailing our secrets and desires. But, when it comes to feelings, what are the benefits to...

How do you feel about bees? Do you get irritated when they buzz around you and do you fear their mission is just to sting you? Love them or loathe them, these little insects are extremely important creatures, and without them we might starve. 你觉得蜜蜂怎么样？当它们在您周围嗡嗡作响时，您会感到恼火吗？您是否担心它们的任务只是刺痛您？爱它们或厌恶它们，这些小昆虫都是极其重要的生物，没有它们我们可能...

They say once you learn how to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learnt when we were kids, and many still strap on our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride around the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen a boost in popularity, so the question is, what makes it so appealing to people to straddle their bikes once again? 他们说一旦你学会了如何骑自行车，你就永远...