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Hey everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites...

I'm Brody Halverson…

And I'm Paz Bueno.

Today's stories...
Taiwan helps rebuild a castle, and people vote to protect the Amazon.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit: How old is the Earth?

Keep on listening to find out!

Let's get into it.
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台灣幫忙重建沖繩的城堡
Taiwan Helps Rebuild Okinawa Castle

Have you ever been to Okinawa (沖繩)?

It's an island, not far from Taiwan.

Lots of tourists visit Okinawa.

The island has beautiful beaches and a special culture.

They also have lots of history. They even have an old castle (古老城堡).

That's where the king and Queen used to live.

Unfortunately, the castle was burned down in a fire (火災) a few years ago.

But people in Okinawa are building it again (重建), and Taiwan is helping.

What happened?

It all started more than six hundred years ago.

At that time, Okinawa was a part of the Ryukyu kingdom (琉球王國).

This was an ocean kingdom of many islands.

They controlled the ocean trading between China and Japan.

So, the Ryukyu kingdom became rich.

They built a big castle on Okinawa, called Shuri Castle (首里城).

The castle was red and white.
琉球王國在沖繩建設首里城，後來成為日本的一部分。

Later, the Ryukyu kingdom became a part of Japan.

The Japanese took good care of Shuri castle.

But, eighty years ago, the castle was destroyed in World War Two.
那座城堡在第二次世界大戰中被摧毀。

That's where Taiwan comes into the story.

After the war, the Japanese wanted to rebuild Shuri castle.

For the castle's wood, they used trees from Taiwan.

The tree is called "Taiwan Cypress" (台灣檜木), and its wood is beautiful and
very strong.

But, the rebuilt castle did not last long.

In 2019, Shuri castle was destroyed again, this time in a fire!

Now, Taiwan is helping rebuild the castle... again.

Taiwan is giving more Cypress trees to Japan.

The trees come from a forest in Yilan.
城堡再度毀於火災，於是台灣捐助宜蘭的檜木來幫日本重建。

How much will Japan pay for the trees?

Nothing! The trees are a gift, to thank Japan for giving vaccines to Taiwan
during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Japan thanked Taiwan, and said the gift shows the friendship between the two
countries.

Now, they can finish rebuilding Shuri Castle.

They say it will be done by 2026.

If you go to Okinawa, be sure to visit it!
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厄瓜多投票保護亞馬遜雨林
Ecuador Votes to Protect Amazon Rainforest

What is the world's biggest forest?

This forest is in South America (南美洲).

It's more than 5 million square kilometers, and is home to more than 16,000
species.

Have you guessed it?

That's right, it's the Amazon Rainforest (亞馬遜雨林).

Even though it's the biggest forest in the world, with so many kinds of
plants and animals, the Amazon is in danger.

Many companies are working in the Amazon, cutting down trees or polluting the
environment there.
有很多公司在亞馬遜雨林伐木，而且污染環境。

But, there is some good news from Ecuador (厄瓜多), where people have voted
to protect one part of the Amazon.

A big part of the Amazon is in Ecuador.

That's where the Yasuni National Park is.

The Yasuni National Park is special, because it is one of the most biodiverse
places in the world.
亞蘇尼國家公園是世界上生物多樣性數一數二的地方。

That means it has the most different kinds of life.

For example, just in this one park, there are nine different kinds of
monkeys.

But, Yasuni National Park was in danger.

That's because there is a lot of oil (石油) in the ground under the park.

Oil companies want to get it, and they were about to start drilling for oil
in the park.
石油公司想要在公園裡鑽探石油。

Some people in Ecuador wanted to drill for oil, to earn more money.

Other people in Ecuador wanted to ban oil drilling, to protect the
environment (保護環境).

So, the people decided to vote on it.

In the vote, 60% of people said that oil drilling should be banned in Yasuni
National Park.
百分之六十的厄瓜多公民，投票贊成禁止在公園裡鑽探石油。

Many people who live in the forest were happy with the result.

Especially the indigenous people (原住民), who have lived in the Amazon for
longer than anybody.

One indigenous leader said, "Finally, we are going to kick oil companies out
of our territory!"

She added, "This is a major victory for all Indigenous peoples, for the
animals, the plants, the spirits of the forest and our climate!"
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So, in today's newsbites...

Taiwan has helped rebuild a castle on Okinawa.

Shuri castle burned down a few years ago.

Taiwan is sending some Taiwan Cypress trees to help build the castle again.
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And,

People in Ecuador voted to stop oil drilling in one part of the Amazon
rainforest.

60% of people there said oil companies should be banned from the forest.

The Amazon is one of the most biodiverse parts of our world.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit

How old is the Earth?

Well, scientists think it's about 4.5 billion years old... 差不多四十五億歲！

For hundreds of years, scientists have looked at rocks on Earth, on the moon,
and everywhere in-between, to understand how space rocks came together to
make our planet, around four and a half billion years ago.

So, I guess the next question is... how old will the Earth get?

Scientists say our planet may have around five billion years left, before the
sun gets bigger and eats it... CHOMP

But as the sun gets hotter, all the living things on Earth may only have one
billion years left.

If that sounds like bad news, don't worry!

That means we have at least one billion years to start living in space, and
find other planets.

That should be enough time, right?

If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with
us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to
newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
 

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Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of News Bites.

I'm Paz Bueno…

And I'm Nancy Sun.

In today's news:
The skulls of Paiwan warriors return home, and the laziest way to go up a
mountain.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit…an animal that looks like a combination of three
other animals!

Stay tuned to hear more about that, coming up next.
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排灣族戰士的頭骨返鄉
Homecoming for Paiwan Warriors' Skulls

Let's begin our first story with history (歷史).

Back in the 1870s, a battle called the Mudan Incident happened between the
Paiwan warriors of Taiwan and Japanese soldiers.
1870年代，台灣的排灣族戰士和日本士兵之間，爆發一場叫做牡丹社事件的戰鬥。

The fight started because some sailors from the Ryukyu Islands (琉球群島)
were killed by the Paiwan people.

These sailors were lost at sea and ended up in Taiwan.

Japan wanted to punish (懲罰) the Paiwan people for this.

So, in 1874, Japanese soldiers went to Taiwan to fight.

It was the first time Japanese soldiers fought in another country.

The Paiwan people knew how to fight well in their own land and gave the
Japanese soldiers a hard time (讓日本士兵吃了大虧).

But the Japanese soldiers were strong and won some of the fights.

Many soldiers also got very sick because they were not used to the weather in
Taiwan.
很多士兵也因為不習慣台灣的天氣而生病。

In the end, both sides stopped fighting, and that was the end of the war.

During this battle, the Japanese took the skulls (頭骨) of 12 Paiwan warriors
away from Taiwan.

These skulls were very important to the indigenous (原住民) Paiwan people and
their history.

Some of these skulls traveled far and ended up in Edinburgh University in the
United Kingdom.
一些頭骨被帶到遠方，最終流落到英國愛丁堡大學。

For many years, these skulls stayed there.

But recently, the university agreed to give them back to Taiwan.

People in Mudan Township worked hard to bring these skulls back home.

Leaders from the Paiwan tribe and experts went to the U.K. to see the skulls.

They planned a special ceremony (特別的儀式) to welcome them back.

These skulls are now in a museum in Tainan.

There, scientists are studying them to learn more about who these warriors
were.

The Mudan Incident is remembered as a time when the Paiwan people had to
fight very hard to protect their home.
牡丹社事件被記住是因為排灣族人必須非常努力地保護他們的家園。

Today, there's a park at the place where the battle happened.

It's a big moment for Taiwan because it's like a part of history is finally
back where it belongs.
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看山景輕鬆搭手扶梯！
Mountain Views Just an Escalator Ride Away!

Hiking up a mountain (爬山) is a great adventure.

It's all about following trails, climbing over rocks, and enjoying nature.

As you walk, you can hear birds, see trees and flowers, and breathe fresh
air.

When you reach the top, you feel proud (自豪) and excited to see the amazing
view.

But what if you could get to the top without all the climbing?

In Zhejiang Province, China, visiting a mountain just got easier.
在中國浙江省，參觀山景現在變得更容易了。

Now, instead of hiking up trails, tourists can take a long escalator (手扶梯)
to see beautiful mountain views.

This escalator is so big it can carry people hundreds of meters to the top.

Tianyu Mountain (天嶼山) is not very tall, just 350 meters high.

But it used to be hard to climb because you had to walk over three other
mountains to get to the top.

This was tough (很艱難) for older people and kids.

Now, with the new escalator, everyone can get to the top without getting
tired.

Not everyone likes this idea.

Some people say the escalators ruin the fun of climbing and the beauty of the
mountains.
有些人說電梯破壞了攀登的樂趣和山的美。

But others really like it.

They say it's easy and lets them see all the sights without missing anything.
他們說這很容易，讓他們可以不錯過任何景點就可以看到所有的景色。

A tourist said it's great because they didn't have to walk and still saw
everything.

A mother said it's perfect for kids and older family members.

Just standing on the escalator makes the trip simple and fun.

There's even a video of the big escalator on Tianyu Mountain that lots of
people watched.

And Tianyu isn't the only place with an escalator.

There's another one in Shenxianju Scenic Area in Taizhou City
(台州市神仙居風景區), called the South Sky Ladder, that's been around for
three years.

So, in Zhejiang, seeing the best mountain views doesn't mean you have to hike
all day.

Just take a quick ride up the mountain!
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So, in today's News Bites:

During the Mudan Incident in the 1870s, the Japanese took the skulls of 12
Paiwan warriors away from Taiwan.

Four of them ended up in Edinburgh University in the United Kingdom.

The University has returned the skulls to Taiwan.

The Mudan Township held a special ceremony to welcome them back.
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And,

In Zhejiang Province, China, visiting mountains just got easier.

Now, instead of hiking up trails, tourists can take long escalators to see
beautiful mountain views.

Some people say the escalators ruin the fun of climbing and the beauty of the
mountains.

But others really like it.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit

There's an interesting animal that looks like a combination of three other
animals.

It has a bill like a duck…

A tail like a beaver…

And webbed feet like an otter!

It's called the platypus (鴨嘴獸)!

It's one of the few mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live
babies.

It's also one of my favorite animals!

It's truly one-of-a-kind.

What's your favorite animal, and why?
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If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting you'd like to share with us,
record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw,
and you might hear it at the end of an episode!

We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
 

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Hey there! It's another episode of News Bites!

I'm Paz Bueno…

And I'm Nancy Sun.

In today's news:
A name to remember, and a brand new island.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit…New Zealand's flightless wonder.

Stay tuned to learn more about these, coming up next!
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原住民Bawtu Payen 創造歷史！
Bawtu Payen Makes History!

Names are more than just words.

They carry our identity (身份), our heritage (遺產), and tell a story about
who we are and where we come from.

Every name has a unique meaning and significance.
每個名字都有獨特的意義和重要性。

In many cultures, names are carefully chosen to reflect (反應) family
history, personal traits, or cultural traditions.

They connect us to our ancestors (祖先) and can be a source of pride and
strength.

Our names represent us in the world.

And Bawtu Payen, a member of Taiwan's Atayal People, did something very
special.
泰雅族的Bawtu Payen做了一件特別的事。

He changed his identity card (身分證) to show his indigenous name in a new
way.

Before, his ID card had his Atayal name and Chinese characters (中文字).

Now, it only has his Atayal name, Bawtu Payen, in Romanized letters
(羅馬拼音).

This is the first time this has happened in Taiwan.

Bawtu went to the Luzhou Household Registration Office in New Taipei City
(新北市蘆洲戶政事務所) to get his new ID card.

He is happy because this change shows the beauty of his indigenous identity
(原住民身份).

The name Bawtu Payen was given to him by his grandmother.

It's very important to him because it connects him to his culture and history.

He thanked the people who helped make this change, including a lawyer and the
staff at the registration office.
他感謝那些幫助他改身分證名字的人，包括一位律師和戶政事務所的工作人員。

Bawtu believes that using indigenous names is a way to share and celebrate
tribal cultures (部落文化).

He also wants to help save tribal languages by focusing on the need for more
teachers who speak these languages.

Now, Bawtu's ID card shows his Atayal name in a way that honors his heritage.

This is a big step for indigenous people in Taiwan and their right (權利) to
use their traditional names.
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日本有新島嶼!
A New Japanese Island

Japan is a country famous for its many islands.

Each one is unique, with its own landscapes (風景), traditions, and stories.

Some are big and bustling with cities, while others are small and peaceful,
perfect for exploring nature.
有些島嶼大且繁忙熱鬧；有些則小而寧靜，非常適合探索自然。

Japan's islands stretch across the Pacific Ocean (橫跨太平洋), making the
country an interesting mix of different environments.

And recently, Japan has a new island!

It appeared after a volcano under the sea erupted.
這是在海底火山爆發後形成的。

This happened near Ioto Island (硫磺島), about 1,200 kilometers south of
Tokyo.

The eruptions started in October.

They were special kinds of explosions called phreatomagmatic eruptions
(岩漿噴發).

This happens when hot magma (滾燙的岩漿) from the volcano meets water.

A landmass about 100 meters wide popped up because of these eruptions.
因為岩漿爆發，一塊約100公尺寬的陸地冒了出來。

Fukashi Maeno, a professor from Tokyo University, flew over the new island.

He saw smoke and ash (煙塵和灰) shooting up more than 50 meters high!

Every few minutes, there was an eruption.

Large rocks flew through the air, and the sea around the island turned brown
with floating pumice stones (浮石).

Ioto Island is one of Japan's Volcano Islands (火山列島).

Professor Maeno said this new island shows that the area has volcanic
activity again.

The island could get bigger if eruptions continue.

But, it might also disappear under the sea.

New islands made of ash and rock can be washed away by waves.

Other islands formed like this in 1904, 1914, and 1986 didn't last long.

But if the volcano keeps erupting, it might make lava flows that turn into a
hard surface (堅硬的表面).

That could make the island stay longer, making Japan's family of islands a
little bigger.
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So, in today's News Bites:

Bawtu Payen, a member of Taiwan's Atayal tribe, did something very special.

He changed his identity card to show his indigenous name in a new way.

Before, his ID card had his Atayal name and Chinese characters.

Now, it only has his Atayal name in Romanized letters

This is the first time this has happened in Taiwan.
________________________________

And,

Recently, Japan has a new island!

A landmass about 100 meters appeared after a volcano under the sea erupted,
about 1,200 kilometers south of Tokyo.

The island could get bigger if eruptions continue.

But, it might also disappear under the sea.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit

The Kiwi bird from New Zealand has wings but can't fly.

Instead, it runs around and uses its long beak to find food in the ground.

Kiwi birds are shy, nocturnal animals, and their unique look makes them a
symbol of New Zealand.

Which animal is a symbol of Taiwan?

If you have a fun fact or a joke you'd like to share with us, record your
message and send us your Tasty Tidbit to newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might
hear it at the end of an episode!

We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
 

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Welcome back to another episode of News Bites!

I'm Paz Bueno.

And I'm Jacob Ingram.

In today's news: The first blue whale exhibit in Taiwan, and the possible
first Native American team in the Olympics.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit...an accidental icy treat!

Keep on listening to learn more!
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台灣首次展出藍鯨骨架
Taiwan's First Blue Whale Exhibit

Blue whales are the biggest animal in the world.

They're longer than a basketball court, and heavier than an airplane.

They're also very important for keeping the marine ecosystem in balance
(維持海洋生態平衡).

And, the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium has a special new
exhibit: a giant blue whale skeleton!
國立海洋生物博物館有個特別的新展覽：一個巨大的藍鯨骨架！

This exhibit is really exciting because it's the first time Taiwan is showing
a blue whale skeleton (骨架).

Three years ago, people found the body of a young blue whale on the coast of
Taitung.

This was a big deal because blue whales are rare (很稀有).

Records say the last time a blue whale was seen near Taiwan was more than 100
years ago.
記錄顯示，上一次在台灣附近看到藍鯨是在一百多年前。

Restoring the whale's skeleton took a lot of work.
把藍鯨骨頭恢復原狀花了很多功夫。

Experts spent three years carefully studying it and putting it together
(組裝).

The whale is huge - about 20 meters long and weighs a ton!
這隻鯨魚非常巨大 - 大約20米長，重達一噸！

The exhibit doesn't just show the whale's bones.

The special display makes the whale look like it's diving in the ocean
(看起來像在海洋中潛水).

This helps us imagine how the whale lived and moved in the water.

This exhibit is not only interesting but also teaches us a lot.

It shows how important it is to protect our oceans and the creatures that
live in them.

People are really excited to see this exhibit.

It's a great way to learn about marine life (海洋生物) and why we should take
care of our oceans.

So, this blue whale exhibit is more than just a display.

It's a chance to learn, be amazed, and think about how we can help protect
our oceans and the amazing animals that live in them.
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從古老根源到奧運夢想
From Ancient Roots to Olympic Dreams

Lacrosse (長曲棍球) is a very old sport.

Long ago, Native American people invented it.
很久以前，美洲原住民發明了這項運動。

They played it for fun and to solve problems between tribes
(解決部落間的問題).

They played it on wide fields using sticks made from hickory and catgut.
他們在寬闊的田野上，使用由山核桃木和貓腸線製成的棍子來玩。

They see the game as a gift from their Creator.
他們認為這個遊戲是他們的造物主賜予的禮物。

Now, lacrosse is a popular sport played all over the world!

A team called the Haudenosaunee Nationals wants to play in the 2028 Olympics
in Los Angeles.
一支由加拿大和美國原住民組成的國家隊，希望在2028年洛杉磯奧運會上比賽。

The Haudenosaunee Nationals are a lacrosse team made up of Native American
players.

Why is this a big deal?

Well, they come from the people who first invented and played lacrosse!

Last summer, they showed their skills, finishing in third place at the World
Lacrosse Championship (在長曲棍球世界錦標賽中取得第三名).

Now, with lacrosse added to the 2028 Olympics
(隨著長曲棍球被納入2028年奧運會), there's a chance for them to play under
their own flag.

US President Joe Biden is supporting the idea (支持這個想法) because of their
unique connection to the sport.

But there's a problem.

To play in the Olympics, teams have to come from countries that everyone
knows.

The Haudenosaunee team is from a group of Native American communities in the
U.S. and Canada.

They don't fit the normal rules for Olympic teams.

The International Olympic Committee, which runs the Olympics, once made an
exception by creating a refugee team.
國際奧林匹克委員會曾經破例讓一支難民運動員隊伍參加奧運。

But they're hesitant (猶豫不決) to do something similar for the
Haudenosaunee.

If they do, it could open the door for other unrecognized groups to ask for
the same thing.
如果他們這樣做，其他沒有被承認的團體可能會要求同樣的待遇。

This could make things really complicated (複雜) for the Olympics.

Despite these challenges, the Haudenosaunee have a lot of support.
儘管面臨這些挑戰，這個原住民隊伍得到許多支持。

World Lacrosse and the organizers of the LA Olympics are helping too.
世界長曲棍球組織和洛杉磯奧運會也在幫忙。

They want to find a way for the team to play.

It's exciting to see a team with such a special history be in the Olympics.

We hope they can make it!
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So, in today's News Bites…

The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium has a special new exhibit:
a giant blue whale skeleton!

Experts spent three years carefully studying it and putting it together.

It's a chance to learn, be amazed, and think about how we can help protect
our oceans and the amazing animals that live in them.
________________________________

And,

A team called the Haudenosaunee Nationals wants to play in the 2028 Olympics
in Los Angeles.

They come from the people who first invented and played lacrosse!

But to play in the Olympics, teams have to come from countries that everyone
knows.
World Lacrosse and the organizers of the LA Olympics are supporting the team
to find a way they can play.
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趣味小點
Tasty Tidbit

And…

Today's Tasty Tidbit is all about a sweet, icy treat - the Popsicle (冰棒)!

Did you know it was invented by accident?

In 1905, an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson left a mixture of powdered
soda, water, and a stirring stick outside overnight.

It was a chilly night, and the next morning, he discovered the mixture had
frozen to the stick, creating a frozen pop!

He called it the "Epsicle."

It was so popular with his friends that, when he grew up, he patented the
idea and renamed it "Popsicle."

That's how this icy treat was born!

If you have a fun fact, a joke, or interesting news you'd like to share with
us, record your message and send us your Tasty Tidbit, to
newsbites@icrt.com.tw, and you might hear it at the end of an episode.

We'll see you next time for an exciting new episode of News Bites!
 

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Hey you guys, it's time for a new episode of News Bites.

I'm Jacob Ingram.

And I'm Nancy Sun.

In today's episode: Two students find something amazing in Hualien, and Kobe
the dog saves his neighborhood.

And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Fruit that's radioactive.

Stay tuned for more on these stories coming up next.
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花蓮發現古代珠寶
Students Find Ancient Jewelry in Hualien

Do you like to wear jewelry (珠寶)?

It can look beautiful when you put it on.

Sometimes I wear a necklace (項鍊) around my neck.

I also want to wear earrings (耳環).

But I'm afraid to get my ears pierced (穿耳洞).

People have been wearing jewelry like necklaces and earrings for a long time.

Have you heard about the students who found some mysterious (神秘的) jewelry
in Hualien?

The two girls study at Tsing Hua (清華) University.

Recently, they went to help out at the Hualien Archeological Museum
(花蓮縣考古博物館).

They had internships (實習) at the museum.

That means they got a chance to help the museum and gain some experience.

But on their first day, something incredible happened.

They were searching an archaeological site near Hualien, when they found
something buried in the ground.

It looked like a piece of jade.

學生在考古遺址中發現了埋在地下的一塊玉石。

One of the students recognized the thing from her textbook.

It was a piece of jewelry, and it looked very old.

In fact, the jade jewelry was 2,700 years old.

It started as a jade earring.

The jade it was made of came from Taiwan.

The earring was carved into a shape that was half person and half animal.

Such a thing was rare and valuable.

耳環雕刻成半人半獸的造型，十分罕見，很有價值。

So the person who wore it must have been important.

But at some point, the earring was broken.

It also had a hole cut in it, to put a string through.

The students think that when the earring broke, it was attached to a string
to become a necklace.

But that was all thousands of years ago.

I wonder how long it was in the ground before the students discovered it?

Good thing it was finally found.
還好終於被發現了。

Now anyone can see this ancient jewelry.

Just go to the Hualien Archaeological Museum to check it out.
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聰明狗狗 及時阻止瓦斯外洩
Dog Saves Neighborhood From Gas Leak

Have you ever smelled a gas leak (瓦斯外洩)?

You might smell it if you accidentally leave the gas stove on.

It's stinky, with a smell like rotten eggs (臭雞蛋的味道).

It's also dangerous.

Gas can catch fire easily.

If there's a lot of it, the gas can even cause an explosion (爆炸).

A gas leak can also come from a broken pipe (破損的瓦斯管).

That's what recently happened in the US city of Philadelphia.

It could have caused a serious disaster...

...but it didn't, thanks to one smart dog.

Woof! Woof!

So what's the story?

It started when a woman saw her dog Kobe digging a hole in her yard.
一位女士看到她的狗狗Kobe在院子裡挖洞。

The woman thought it was so strange.

Kobe was a good dog, and he didn't usually dig holes.

It turns out, there was a gas leak under the hole.

It was coming from a gas pipe underground.

If the gas leak caught on fire, it could have blown up the whole neighborhood.
如果瓦斯外洩著火，整個街區都可能被炸毀。

And Kobe was the one who smelled the leak.

Somehow, the dog knew something was wrong.

Philadelphia city workers came to fix the pipe, and the woman made a video
for social media.

People from around the world loved the story of the hero dog Kobe.
女子在社群媒體上發布了一段影片，網友都愛Kobe的故事。

One person commented, "This is beautiful. Dogs are SO SMART and so is mom."

Another person said, "That dog saved lives. Give him a medal (獎牌)."

Now, the woman wants to spread the message to everyone.

If you smell a gas leak, let somebody know.

Remember, it smells like rotten eggs.

It could be a matter of life and death (生死交關).

You might save your neighborhood, just like Kobe saved his.
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So, in today's News Bites,

Two students found some ancient jewelry in Hualien.

They found it during their internship at the Hualien Archaeological Museum.

It was a piece of ancient jade that used to be an earring and a necklace.

And,

A dog in Philadelphia saved his neighborhood from a gas leak.

Kobe dug a hole to let people know where the gas leak was.

If not for Kobe, the whole neighborhood could have exploded.
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And in today's Tasty Tidbit,

Did you know that bananas are radioactive (放射性)?

Bananas contain a small amount of potassium (K/鉀).

Some of this is potassium-40, which is radioactive.

But don't worry.

It's not harmful in such a small amount.

In fact, you would have to eat thousands of bananas in a short time to
receive a dangerous dose of radiation from them.

Even a greedy guzzler (貪吃的人) wouldn't be able to do that.
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!

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