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Taken circa 1890 by pioneer of photographic and x-ray techniques Albert Londe, in the clinic of neurologist Dr. Charcot, this set of sequential pictures might appeal to sporting fans as well as those interested in anatomy (or, of course, socks with suspenders, as that is all the model wears).
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Thank you, Mason Crosby.
Today on NPR’s Book of the Day – it’s football season so it’s a great time to revisit Keyshawn Johnson’s conversation with Morning Edition’s A Martinez about his new book The Forgotten First, all about trailblazing Black football players. (Your faithful editor is D.C. born and raised, so this is a good, but painful read.) Check it out here!
– Petra (who still hasn’t forgiven her mom for throwing out her kid-size Art Monk jersey 35 years ago)
In this FREE British English lesson, Chris explains English football and the Premier League, as well as pronunciation practice: Football (not soccer, please): 11 players
Officials: referee; two linesmen; fourth official;
VAR (Video Assistant Referee) VAR: clear and obvious errors – penalties; goals; handballs; offsides??
Premier League Championship League One League Two FA Cup League Cup Champions League Europa League
Nicknames Manchester United = the Red Devils Arsenal = the Gunners
Stadium Names Chelsea’s stadium is Stamford Bridge Liverpool’s stadium is Anfield
Teams in the English Premier League – pronunciation practice
