Children’s / Teenage: General interest

The Netherlands is one of the most progressive countries in the EU.

Italy is a tourist destination for thousands of people every year.

Not long ago, Ireland was a country dealing with poverty and violence.

Greece's economy has struggled a lot in recent years, but it has a long, rich history to draw on to help solve its problems.

Ever since Germany formed in 1871, it has been a major world player.

As one of the most powerful countries in Europe, France is a key player in the EU.

Denmark is a peaceful northern country that joined the EU in 1973.

The Czech Republic is one of the newest countries in the world.

Although Belgium is a small country, it is a big player in Europe.

Austria is a German-speaking country with a long history and rich cultural traditions, from kings and queens to musical composers.

Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon?

Special days are times for fun and togetherness.

Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa?

Have you heard these common proverbs?

You may turn on the CD player or the radio when you want to hear musicbut once, in the days before modern technology, music was enjoyed whenever groups of people got together.

Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon?

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Do you know who started the first volunteer fire company in the United States?

Does your family have a favorite holiday meal?

Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop?

Usher is one of music's biggest stars.

Tupac Shakur was one of hip-hop's most important people.

Years after his death, Notorious B.

Since 1985, LL Cool J has been a major part of hip-hop.

Jay-Z is one of hip-hop's biggest stars.

Today, hip-hop is everywhere.

Eminem is one of the most famous rappers of all time.

From his time in the group NWA to his work with Eminem, Dr.

Few people are as successful in business and music as Sean Combs.

Beyonce Knowles is one of the most famous women in the world.

Carlos Beltrn was a boy who wanted to be a baseball star.

Yadier Molina is part of a trio of brothers that are taking the baseball world by storm.

Not many baseball players are as legendary as Roberto Clemente.

Carlos Gonzlez is a baseball star that crosses borders.

Johan Santana is a baseball star from a country better known for its soccer players.

Today, Jos Valverde is one of baseball's best relief pitchers.

Aramis Ramrez is one of the Dominican players who have made it all the way to the top.

Francisco Liriano is a powerful Major League pitcher.

Francisco Cordero--or "e;Coco"e;, as his fans and teammates know him--is a top-notch pitcher.

Miguel Batista is a pitcher who can enter a game at a moment's notice.

Rafael Furcal has had an amazing career in baseball.

Jos Bautista has only been in the Major Leagues a few years.

Jos Reyes has become one of baseball's biggest stars.

Robinson Cano has had an amazing life in baseball.

Adrin Beltr has had an amazing career in baseball.

Vladimir Guerrero has had a great career in baseball.

Ubaldo Jimnez has become one of the most popular pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Baseball fans around the world know "e;Big Papi.

Carlos Pea has had great success in Major League Baseball.

In the past ten years, Albert Pujols has become one of the brightest stars in the baseball world.