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Monday, June 15, 2009

Interesting International Facts

Did you know?

In Ukraine, there are lots of American movies and television shows available, but the English is hard to hear with Russian or Ukrainian dubbed over it. Yes, they have both audio tracks running at the same time. I asked one of the girls who is American, but grew up in the soviet republics, “is it confusing to hear both languages?”

She said, “Yes, I have to pick one track to listen to or I don’t actually understand anything.”

Did you know?

I am coming to believe that the universal word for tea is “chai. ” It works in Africa, India, Russia and America. When traveling, ask for chai and I bet you will get some variety of tea.

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