Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Trevor Tortomasi.

In today's news:

A lunchbox you can't eat, a book you can't burn, and hero who isn't.

All that and more, coming up next.
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台鐵推出鐵路便當一卡通
TRA Sells Lunchbox-shaped iPass

Would you buy a lunchbox... that you CAN'T eat?

The Taiwan Railways Administration is selling a special new iPass (一卡通).

It's an iPass in the shape of the famous TRA lunchbox (鐵路便當).

The iPass lunchbox is much smaller than a real TRA lunchbox.

But it looks quite real.

It comes in the TRA lunchbox shape, an octagon (八角形).

And it has a pork cutlet, a soy egg, fried fish, and lettuce.

台鐵說「排骨便當造型一卡通」是八角排骨便當的縮小版，有主菜滷排骨，還有滷蛋、柳葉魚、和炒高麗菜。

It comes on a keychain (鑰匙圈).

This isn't the first time iPasses came in fun new shapes.

Last year, the TRA sold an iPass shaped like a train.

The EMU900 iPasses sold out (完售) very quickly.
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"無法被燒毀的書"高價賣出
"Unburnable" Book Sells for Top Dollar at Auction

If you wrote a book that is famous around the world...

Would you try to set it on fire?

It sounds like a strange thing to do.

But that's what one author (作者) did with her book!

Canadian author Margaret Atwood wrote "The Handmaid's Tale" (侍女的故事) in
1985.

It's about an imaginary (虛構) place, where women and girls have no control
over their lives.

They have to do what other people tell them to do.

"The Handmaid's Tale" has won many awards.

Many people call it a "classic" (經典、最優秀的).

But some people are against (反對) the book.

They think it teaches dangerous ideas.

They think "The Handmaid's Tale" should not be in schools and libraries.

And some places have actually banned (禁令、禁止) the book.

In fact, at many times in history, people have burned books that they think
are wrong or dangerous.

Margaret Atwood thinks this is wrong.

So she has worked with a publishing company (出版公司) to make a special copy
of "The Handmaid's Tale".

This special copy is "unburnable"!

The book looks like a normal book.

But it is made with stainless steel, aluminum, and fire-resistant ink.
這個無法被燒毀的書，是用不銹鋼、鋁箔、和耐熱油墨製成的。

The book can withstand (承受) temperatures up to 650 degrees Celsius!

The author of the book tested this herself.

And the publishing company posted a video of this online.

In the video, the 82-year-old Margaret Atwood puts on some gloves.

Then she picks up a flamethrower (噴火器)...

And sprays the book with fire.

And at the end, the book is just fine (毫髮無傷)!

Margaret said on Twitter, "I never thought I'd be trying to burn one of my
own books... and failing".

This "unburnable" copy of "The Handmaid's Tale" has been sold at auction.

It sold for $130,000 U.S. dollars.

That's more than 3,800,000 NT!

The money will be donated to an organization that fights for free expression
in literature (文學裡的表達自由).
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巨石強森化身超級反英雄 "黑亞當"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Stars as New DC Hero

A new hero is coming to movie theaters.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will play "Black Adam" in a new movie.

"Black Adam" is a character from DC comics.

He is very strong, and he can fly.

But The Rock says Black Adam isn't exactly a superhero.

He says Black Adam is more of an "antihero".

An antihero (反英雄) can still be the main character in a story.

But they do not always believe in doing the right thing.

And they do not always want to help people and "be good".

Antiheroes often still do good things, but they don't always follow the rules.
反英雄在文學、電影、戲劇中，感覺有點像反派角色，不過也會做出英雄的行為。

The Rock says when he was little, he wanted to be Superman.

But he was too rebellious (叛逆).

He says Black Adam is also rebellious.

The Rock says Black Adam will do the right thing, but will do it in his own
way.

"Black Adam" will open in Taiwan in October.
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So, in today's News Bites:

The Taiwan Railways Administration is selling a special new iPass.

It's an iPass in the shape of the famous TRA lunchbox.

It comes in the TRA lunchbox shape, an octagon.

And it has a pork cutlet, a soy egg, fried fish, and lettuce.
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An "unburnable" book has been sold for more than 3,800,000 NT.

The copy of "The Handmaid's Tale" is made with stainless steel, aluminum, and
fire-resistant ink.

And the author, Margaret Atwood tested it herself, by trying to burn it with
a flamethrower.

At the end, the book was just fine!
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And,

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will play "Black Adam" in a new movie.

"Black Adam" is a character from DC comics.

He is very strong, and he can fly.

But the Rock says Black Adam isn't exactly a superhero.

He says Black Adam is more of an "antihero".
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about what you've learned this school
year.

This past school year has gone from September of 2021 to June of 2022. That's
more than nine months of school! There may have been a lot of school work to
do, but you've already made it this far, and we're sure you've learned a lot.

So, out of all the things you learned in school this year, which new thing is
your favorite?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!
 

Hey there, and welcome to News Bites!

I'm Trevor Tortomasi...

And I'm Paz Bueno.

In today's news:

Treasure becomes trash, a barefoot man makes money, and things to know in the
summer heat.

Stay tuned for those stories, coming up next!
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裝滿現金的紙袋 失而復得
Big Bag of Money Gets Thrown Away

What should you do if you accidentally throw a large amount of money into the
trash?
萬一不小心把大筆現款給扔了，該怎麼辦？

Imagine this… you have over 80,000 NT in cash (現金), and you want to
deposit it in the bank (存進銀行) in the morning.

You can't find anywhere to keep the money safe, so you put it in a paper bag
(紙袋).

But when the garbage truck (垃圾車) drives by your house, your family throws
the paper bag away!

This might seem like a scene from a movie (電影片段), but it's actually what
happened to a family in Hsinchu last month.

The Hsinchu Bureau of Environmental Protection (新竹環保局) received a phone
call one day, saying that an elderly member of the family (家裡的長輩)
accidentally threw away a paper bag with 80,000 NT inside.

They quickly called the garbage truck workers, who then told the family to go
to the landfill (掩埋場) as soon as possible.

Luckily, after one hour of searching (尋找), the family found their paper bag
with the money.

The garbage truck crew later explained (解釋) that if someone accidentally
throws away something important, they can most likely still recover it (尋獲)
in the first hour.

But after one hour has passed, the garbage truck may have already arrived at
the incinerator (焚化爐).

So remember, always keep your valuables in a safe place…

And if they ever get thrown away, you'd better hurry up!
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赤腳英國男子 獲得捐款
U.K. Man Makes Money Being Barefoot

Would you ever leave your house and go out into the public without any shoes
on?
你會赤著腳走到公共場所嗎?

Nowadays, shoes are not just a necessity (必需品).

Some people mix and match shoes with different outfits (服裝), and some
people even wear shoes to show off their wealth.

So can you imagine living without shoes for a month?

Well, believe it or not, this is exactly what one man in the U.K. did.

George, a 20-year-old man from Cambridge, England, got rid of his shoes in
October of 2021.

He was originally a "religious shoe-wearer" (鞋子狂熱分子), wearing shoes
both indoors and outdoors.

One day, he suddenly started to question why he needed shoes, and searched
online (網路上尋找) for an answer.

But instead, he found the many benefits (好處) of NOT wearing shoes.

And from that moment on, he decided he was never going to wear shoes again.

After that, many people on the streets looked at him with disdain
(厭惡的表情), and store workers wouldn't let him inside.

But George said he felt happier than he had ever been before, and shared his
experiences on social media.

Since then, millions of people have seen his videos, and his fans (粉絲) have
even sent him money to support his barefoot lifestyle.

Now, George is optimistic (樂觀) about the future, saying that it's only a
matter of time before he makes more money.

But if you're going to go somewhere without shoes, just remember to watch
where you walk!
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什麼會讓各國人民覺得幸福？
What Makes People Happy in Different Countries?

There's no doubt that this summer has been one of the hottest in history.
今年夏天的炎熱程度，應該是史上最熱的暑假之一。

There has been lots of research that strongly suggests the weather affects
our moods and emotions.

A lot of people think that hot and humid weather makes a person cranky
(暴躁易怒), and that cold, dark winters can easily make a person depressed
(憂鬱).

And results from one study show that people who live in places where the
average monthly temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius are usually the
happiest.

But does this mean people who live in countries near the equator (赤道), or
in very cold countries, are never happy?

Of course not!

So what makes people happy to live in a country?

According to research by the World Values Survey (世界價值觀調查), the level
of people's happiness in a country comes mainly from three things.

Those three things are strong economic development (蓬勃的經濟), democracy
(民主化), and inclusiveness (包容度).

Researchers say that together, these three things help people to feel "free".

So, the next time you are feeling moody or cranky about the weather, think
about these things, before you wish you lived in a different country!
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So, in today's News Bites:

One man in Hsinchu accidentally threw away a paper bag with 80,000 NT inside.

His family quickly called the garbage truck workers, who then told the family
to go to the landfill as soon as possible.

Workers say if you ever accidentally throw something important in the trash,
you may have about one hour before it's gone forever!
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And,

One man in England got rid of his shoes in October of 2021.

Now, he says he feels happier than ever before, and has shared his
experiences on social media.

Since then, millions of people have seen his videos, and his fans have even
sent him money to support his barefoot lifestyle.
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And,

Researchers say the level of people's happiness in a country comes mainly
from three things.

Those three things are strong economic development, democracy, and
inclusiveness.

They say that together, these three things help people to feel "free".
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about coming back to school.

We're heading into a whole new year of school! Maybe it was a little bit hard
to get up early in the morning at first. But now that you've been back for a
while, you're getting used to the change in your daily routine again.

So, what have you enjoyed the most about coming back to school so far?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you'd like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!
 

Hey there, and welcome to News Bites!

I'm Trevor Tortomasi…

And I'm Clifford Chu.

In today's news:

A thirsty Taiwan, underground schools, and Vitamin B.

Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next.
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台灣與全球的乾旱
Taiwan and the Worldwide Drought

2022 has been a very challenging year for climates all over the world, Taiwan
included.
2022年以來，世界各地的氣候造成許多困境，台灣也包括在內。

News of country-wide droughts have been heard from all over the world,
including the U.S., China, and many countries in Europe.

And at first (最開始), Taiwan began this year with plentiful rainfall
(豐沛的降雨), in the rainy season between May and June.

But by late August, the water in many of Taiwan's reservoirs (水庫) was very
low.

That's because rainfall (降雨) from July to August this year has been 60%
less than average.

Some of the reservoirs even dropped under 50% of the water storage capacity
(蓄水量).

Many reservoirs in northern Taiwan had already decided to save water, too, by
providing less water pressure (水壓) to homes.

Luckily (幸好), Typhoon Hinnamnor (颱風軒嵐諾) came just in time!

Typhoon Hinnamnor brought lots of water to reservoirs all over the country.

And through the cooperation of Taiwan's homes and water providers (水公司),
the country's water levels were finally able to recover (恢復).

Who knows how much worse things would have gotten if Typhoon Hinnamnor had
decided to bypass Taiwan?
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秘密學校 協助阿富汗女性就學
Secret Schools for Afghan Women

Since the U.S. military left Afghanistan, the majority of Afghan girls
haven't been to school in over a year.
自從美軍撤離阿富汗，多數阿富汗女孩已經超過一年沒踏進任何一間教室。

The U.S. military (美軍) left Afghanistan on August 30th, 2021, after 20
years of war (戰爭).

But that also left the country to the Taliban (塔利班), who now rule
Afghanistan (在阿富汗執政).

And according to Taliban tradition, many women are not allowed to have an
education!

That means many women and girls in Afghanistan have been banned (禁止) from
going to school.

In light of so much oppression (壓制), many people started to look for their
own ways of educating young women.

One such person is Sodaba Nazhand, who started an informal school with her
friends in Kabul (喀布爾), Afghanistan's capital (首都).

Sodaba and her friends secretly teach English, math, and science to girls and
young women.

Sodaba says they want to use education as a way to protest (反抗) against the
Taliban.

She says they are teaching girls and young women to stand up for their rights
(權利).

Going to school can be a lot of hard work... but not everyone has the chance
to learn new things every day.

So try to remember how lucky you are, to be getting an education!
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維他命B到底有幾種？
How Many Kinds of 'Vitamin B' Are There?

"Vitamin B" can be an important vitamin to help people focus... but which
kind is best?
維他命B可以加強注意力，可是到底要選哪一種呢？

There are a total of 8 different kinds of vitamin B, and they can each help
with different bodily functions (生理機能).

To improve energy levels, many people take vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B7.

These can help with metabolism (代謝), and are also found in nuts, eggs, and
milk.

Meanwhile, vitamin B1, B3, B6, and B12 can help with protecting the nervous
system (神經系統).

These vitamins can be found in chicken, pig liver, and also most kinds of
fish.

There is also one more category of vitamin B, which helps keep red blood
cells healthy.

They are vitamins B6, B9, B12, and they are found in citrus fruits
(柑橘類水果), like oranges, grapefruit, and lemons, and also in spinach and
yogurt.

So vitamin B can be easily found in many of the foods we have for breakfast,
lunch, or dinner!

However, it's important to remember that it doesn't help to take more than
one vitamin B pill per day.

That's because our bodies can only digest and absorb (消化並吸收) a little
bit.

So before you take any vitamins, ask your parents and your doctor which ones
can help your body the most.

And remember, nothing is better than a well-balanced diet, so no matter which
vitamins you take, make sure to eat healthy food every day!
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So, in today's News Bites:

The water in many of Taiwan's reservoirs was very low this summer, after very
little rainfall from July to August.

Luckily, Typhoon Hinnamnor came just in time, and brought lots of water to
reservoirs all over the country.

And through the cooperation of Taiwan's homes and water providers, the
country's water levels were finally able to recover.
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Since the U.S. military left Afghanistan, many Afghan girls have been banned
from going to school.

So people like Sodaba Nazhand have started secret schools in Afghanistan to
teach English, math, and science to girls and young women.

She says this is a way to protest against the Taliban, and to teach young
women to stand up for their rights.
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There are a total of 8 different kinds of vitamin B, and they can each help
with different bodily functions.

They can help with energy levels, metabolism, protecting the nervous system,
and keeping red blood cells healthy.

But remember, no matter which vitamins you take, nothing is better than
eating healthy food every day!
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about coming back to school.

We're heading into a whole new year of school! Maybe it was a little bit hard
to get up early in the morning at first. But now that you've been back for a
while, you're getting used to the change in your daily routine again.

So, what have you enjoyed the most about coming back to school so far?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you'd like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!
 

Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Hope Ngo.

In today's news:

A different kind of race, a different kind of camel rider, and one of the
coolest streets in the world.

All that and more, coming up next.
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瘋狂有趣的西拉雅趣飛車
Off to the Races! At the Siraya Go Soapbox Derby

Tainan is hosting a special race.

One part of the race is just for children.

And the children must build their own "cars"!

The Siraya Go CreCar soap box derby will take place November 6th.

A soap box derby is a fun race that gets a bit crazy sometimes.

Racers must drive a "car" that they made themselves.

These "cars" do not have an engine (引擎).

And most of the time, only one person can sit in the car.

The racers drive their homemade car down a downhill race track (賽道).

This year is the ninth year the Siraya Go CreCar race has been held.

The race for adults will take place on November 6th, at the Tsou Ma Lai Farm
in Danei District.

Racers start at the top of a ramp (坡道).

They will also face many challenges.

There are jumps on the track.

And there's even a parking challenge at the end.

There's also a race for kids age 6 to 12.

That race will be held in October.

10月還有「趣味造車暖身賽」，讓6至12歲的小朋友打造無動力小車。
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女騎師成立杜拜騎駱駝學校
Women Lead Dubai's First Camel Riding School

The United Arab Emirates, UAE for short, is a country in the Middle East.

阿拉伯聯合大公國是中東七個大公國組成的國家。

When you think of the Middle East, what do you see?

Tall cities, dry desert, and maybe camels (駱駝)?

Camel-riding is a big part the UAE.

People sometimes ride camels to get around, and it's a big part of UAE
culture.

But here's something that might surprise you...

The UAE just got its first school for camel-riding.

Last month, the "Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center" got its official license
(執照).

And here's another surprise...

One of the people who started the school is a woman.

The UAE has lots of traditions (傳統) for women and men.

For example, most of the time, only men ride camels.

A woman can work, but only if a male guardian (男性監護人), like her father
or husband, gives permission (同意).

This is why it's surprising that the camel-riding school was started by a
woman.

30-year-old Linda Krockenberger comes from Germany.

She moved to the UAE in 2015 for work.

Linda wanted to try riding camels.

But she couldn't find someone to teach her.

She says some said they would teach her, but only if they ride at night, in
the dark.

Some even asked her to dress like a boy.

Finally she found an Emirati man who would teach her.

52-year-old Obaid Al Falasi has worked with camels all his life.

And together Linda and Obaid decided to open a camel-riding school.

Linda是阿拉伯沙漠騎駱駝中心的共同創辦人。

And the school would teach anyone who wanted to learn.

Linda says the licensed school is the only way women can ride camels.

Otherwise (否則), women riding camels would not be acceptable (不可接受的) in
UAE culture.

Now, Linda says the school has around 30 students.

She says most of them are women.

And the women have even formed the UAE's first women's camel racing team!
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全球最酷街道 台北永康街奪第4名
Taipei Street Named 4th Coolest in the World

A street in Taiwan has been named one of the coolest streets in the world.

A company called Time Out asked 20,000 people around the world this
question...

"What is the coolest street in your city?"

文化通訊周刊「Time
Out」用問卷調查的方式，問了世界各地的居民「你所在城市最酷的街道是哪條？」

33 streets around the world are on the list.

And Taipei's Yongkang Street (永康街) was listed as number 4!
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So, in today's News Bites:

Tainan is hosting the Siraya Go CreCar soap box derby on November 6th.

A soap box derby is a fun race that gets a bit crazy sometimes.

Racers must drive a "car" that they made themselves.
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The UAE just got its first school for camel-riding.

Last month, the "Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center" got its official license.

One of the people who started the school is a woman.
________________________________

And,

A company called Time Out asked 20,000 people around the world, "What is the
coolest street in your city?"

And it came up with a list of 33 coolest streets around the world.

Taipei's Yongkang Street was listed as number 4!
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about being a space explorer.

Going out into space is a dream for many people. The idea of going to other
planets might seem really exciting to some people, but it might seem scary
and dangerous to others.

If you were asked to volunteer to go out into space and explore another
planet, would you go?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you'd like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!
 

Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Paz Bueno.

In today's news:

A three-star tea, a two-headed turtle, and a $100,000-dollar donation.

All that and more, coming up next.
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苗栗製茶職人贏得英國美食大賞「3星級」
Taiwan Tea Wins Big at UK Competition

Tea is a big part of culture in the United Kingdom.

Tea time is not just tea time.

There's "elevenses", that's tea served at around 11 o'clock in the morning.

There's "afternoon tea", that's tea with sandwiches and maybe cakes.

And there's "high tea", that's tea with a hot meal after work.

Some even say the British are "tea people".

And now, a tea made right here in Taiwan has won a big British award.

The tea, called "Oriental Beauty Tea 1" was awarded 3 stars in the Great
Taste Awards.

Three stars means something is "extraordinarily (格外的、絕頂的) tasty food".

How hard is it to get three stars?

Only 2 percent of the foods and drinks that enter the competition get 3 stars.

"Oriental Beauty Tea 1" is made by Taiwan tea maker Jacky Chang.

He makes his tea in Miaoli County.

Jacky says to make "Oriental Beauty Tea 1", he had to do something different.

Taiwan had a lot of rainy weather this year.

And Jacky had to pick his tea leaves at a different time.

Then he had to be very careful when roasting the tea leaves.

The humidity and temperature had to be carefully controlled.

Jacky 烘培茶葉的時候必須小心控制濕度和溫度。

Jacky says he is going to rename the tea "Queen's Garden".

He says the name is in honor of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
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雙頭烏龜慶祝25歲生日
Two-headed Turtle Turns 25

A turtle is turning 25 years old... twice.

How can you turn 25 years old two times?

Well, this turtle has two heads!

Janus the turtle also has two hearts.

He has two pairs of lungs (肺).

Janus was born at the Geneva Natural History Museum, in Switzerland.

The museum has a team of people who take care of him.

Every day, they feed Janus organic salad.

Janus also gets daily massages (按摩).

And he takes baths in green tea and chamomile (甘菊).

The people who take care of him say he has two very different personalities
(個性).

They say Janus' right head is more curious (好奇).

And his left head loves to eat.

One head's favorite food is endives (苦苣).

And the other head's favorite food is carrots.

Janus would not survive long in the wild.

That's because he cannot pull his head into his shell when he is in danger.

But luckily, he lives at the museum.

And the people there take very good care of him.

Now Janus is turning 25 years old.

雙頭烏龜Janus要慶祝他的25歲生日了。

The museum thinks he might be the world's oldest two-headed turtle.
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饒舌女王Cardi B 捐款助紐約母校
Cardi B Donates $100,000 to Junior High School

American rapper Cardi B is making a big donation to her old junior high
school.

Cardi visited her school in New York City last week.

During the visit, she said she would donate $100,000 U.S. dollars.

That's about $3,000,000 NT!

Cardi says the money will be used for tutoring, music, and dance.

Cardi 說這三百萬可以讓學校為學生堤共更多課後活動。

She also spent some time with students at the school.

The rapper told the kids that school is important.

And she reminded them to think "long-term" (長期) and be ready to make
decisions.
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So, in today's News Bites:

A tea made right here in Taiwan was awarded 3 stars in the U.K.'s Great Taste
Awards.

"Oriental Beauty Tea 1" is made by Taiwan tea maker Jacky Chang.

Jacky says he is going to rename the tea "Queen's Garden", in honor of
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
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Janus is a two-headed turtle.

Now Janus is turning 25 years old.

People think he might be the world's oldest two-headed turtle.
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And,

American rapper Cardi B is donating $100,000 U.S. dollars to her old junior
high school.

That's about $3,000,000 NT!

Cardi says the money will be used for tutoring, music, and dance.
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about changing the world.

Many people say that "children are the future", and young people will grow up
to change the world. That's why it's so important to work hard, and learn as
much as you can. Very soon, decisions you make really could have a big
impact.

So, if you could change one thing about the world, what would that be?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!