Persona 4 Golden (Extended)

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> You gave the correct answer...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> You gave the incorrect answer...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Helloooo and good afternooooon, all![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]My name is Mr. Kondo, your P.E. teacher![n]But since no one at this school teaches[n]English, I'll be doubling up my roles![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Don't be so disappointed. In fact,[n]I've spent some time overseas![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]One week of vacation time, to be exact![n]But that's more than enough to teach a[n]class! Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]We'll start with the basics of the[n]basics: the English alphabet![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It starts with the letter A, then B,[n]then C, and then... 23 more! Maybe[n]that was a little too basic? Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]All right! I'll give you an alphabet-[n]related pop quiz, then![n]Let's see... [f 4 1]![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The word "alphabet" comes from the[n]words "alpha" and what other one?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Better."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Bet."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Beta."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good! That's correct![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It comes from the first two letters of[n]the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, any set of western European[n]characters in a specific order is called[n]an alphabet.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]In Japan, when we say "alphabet" we're[n]talking about the English alphabet, but[n]it doesn't always mean the English one![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]No! Bad! Wrong![n]The answer is... Beta![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It comes from the first two letters of[n]the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, any set of western European[n]characters in a specific order is called[n]an alphabet.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]In Japan, when we say "alphabet" we're[n]talking about the English alphabet, but[n]it doesn't always mean the English one![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So, are you guys being conscious of your[n]health? Looks like some of you have been[n]slacking off recently...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You know, the only cute girl in cla--[n]Ooops! I mean, all of you are cute![n]No, really![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Er, please, don't tell your parents that[n]I said that, will ya? I don't wanna get[n]in trouble.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, I have an interesting topic for[n]you. Hm, maybe I'll throw it out there[n]as a question.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Sounds like a good time to pick on the[n]city boy, [f 4 2]-kun.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which of the following is the highest[n]mountain in the solar system?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Mt. Fuji."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Mt. Everest."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Olympus Mons."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Wow, you really are from the city![n]...Well, I guess that doesn't have[n]anything to do with it. Hahaha.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]On the planet Mars, Mt. Olympus, or[n]"Olympus Mons," has an elevation three[n]times that of Mt. Everest![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]People tend to think Everest is the[n]highest mountain, but that's thinking[n]inside the worldwide box.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Since you got me started on mountains,[n]I'm gonna cover some material on their[n]characteristics...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hmm, sorry! That's not the right answer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*chuckle* It was kind of a trick[n]question, but I did say "in the solar[n]system," right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]On the planet Mars, Mt. Olympus, or,[n]"Olympus Mons," has an elevation three[n]times that of Mt. Everest![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Since you got me started on mountains,[n]I'm gonna cover some material on their[n]characteristics...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 0 0 65535 0]Mr. Hosoi? Have you picked up the[n]latest edition of "Bullied Teacher" yet?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 1 5]Mr. Hosoi[n][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Of course I did. But it's raining today.[n]I hope I can get it home without getting[n]it all wet...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So, uh, does anyone have an extra book[n]cover they'd be kind enough to lend me?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]...Whoops, I have to start the lecture![n]Don't try to distract me by talking[n]about books![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Today, we're going to discuss "Kokoro"[n]by Soseki Natsume. Open your textbooks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Before we get to the actual literature,[n]I'll ask a question about Soseki himself.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Hmm, how about [f 4 1]-chan,[n]the city boy.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you know how Soseki Natsume translated[n]the English phrase "I love you" into[n]Japanese?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"'I love you.'" [e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"'I could die.'"[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"'I love thee.'"[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"'The moon is beautiful, isn't it?'"[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, you're very knowledgeable.[n]Yep, he translated it as,[n]"The moon is beautiful, isn't it?"[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, the person who translated[n]it as "I could die" was Shimei Futabatei,[n]another prominent Meiji-era writer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Though he translated it from Russian,[n]not English... It's still similar in[n]that they didn't do direct translations.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Back then, in Japan there wasn't the[n]same direct expression of love that we[n]have now, so they had to get creative.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a subtle, endearing translation,[n]much like the Japanese language itself. [n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, let's get back into "Kokoro."[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Sorry, that's not the correct phrase.[n]He translated it as, "The moon is[n]beautiful, isn't it?"[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, the person who translated[n]it as "I could die" was Shimei Futabatei,[n]another prominent Meiji-era writer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Though he translated it from Russian,[n]not English... It's still similar in[n]that they didn't do direct translations.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Back then, in Japan there wasn't the[n]same direct expression of love that we[n]have now, so they had to get creative.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a subtle, endearing translation,[n]much like the Japanese language itself. [n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, let's get back into "Kokoro." [n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...All right, that's the end of the proof[n]and the end of the chapter, too.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So, I've heard all the gossip going[n]around about Rise Kujikawa. Those idols[n]don't have "normal people" problems.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They'll have money, they'll never have[n]to compromise in marriage... *sigh*[n]What should I make for dinner tonight?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But you know, June is bonus month! [n]That's why I'm a little bit happier[n]right now.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They say that Japan first implemented[n]the bonus during the Meiji era. What[n]a wonderful culture...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Hey, are you listening to me!? [n]I'm talking about a wonderful culture![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Especially you, [f 4 1]-kun! [n]You're looking bored![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What period did Japan first implement[n]bonus pay?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Edo."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Meiji."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Taisho."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, so you were listening. [n]That's correct.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Japan began issuing bonuses during the[n]Meiji period.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a wonderful culture.[n]It's the joy in labor...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...So you're all ignoring me thinking[n]I'm just chit-chatting, eh? Well, now[n]this is gonna be on the test.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So you weren't listening...[n]This will most definitely have[n]an influence on your review![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Japan began issuing bonuses during the[n]Meiji period.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a wonderful culture.[n]It's the joy in labor...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...So you're all ignoring me thinking[n]I'm just chit-chatting, eh? Well, now[n]this is gonna be on the test.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 3 0 1]Don't get god damn carried away just[n]because some scatterbrained idol is[n]back in town![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 1 0 1]That's Rise, for all you out-of-the-loop[n]morons. All she does are variety shows[n]and silly commercials![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What's the damn point of running your[n]mouths about some half-wit whose only[n]talent is appearing on shows for idiots?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]This class seems to be full of students[n]without their own identities! Isn't that[n]right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 1 0 1]...Why the hell do you all look so upset!?[n]Stand your ass up, [f 4 1]![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 3 0 1]Answer this: What is identity?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Uniqueness."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Difference."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Individuality."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 1 0 1]Ah, I see you've already done the[n]reading, smartass.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, that's right.[n]Identity is individuality![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 3 0 1]And individuality is the feeling that[n]you are authentic and genuine![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those with identity would never take a[n]liking to idols like that![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You immature kids gain your identity by[n]mimicking the idols you love...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But I doubt that those who imitate others[n]have any true identity of their own![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 1 0 1]So you're upset for being a dumbass who[n]doesn't know the answer, right? Good,[n]then the word describes you perfectly.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll clue you fools in. [n]Identity is individuality![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 16 3 0 1]And individuality is the feeling that[n]you are authentic and genuine![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those with identity would never take a[n]liking to idols like that![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You immature kids gain your identity by[n]mimicking the idols you love...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But I doubt that those who imitate others[n]have any true identity of their own![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Isn't the rainy season exhausting?[n]I'm sure most of you aren't even[n]motivated for this class... Right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But I've gotta say, if you keep trying,[n]something good will come of it someday.[n]...Wow, I said something inspirational.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Just try not to take things too seriously.[n]That'll only tire you out faster, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]So let's take a quick break. I have an[n]interesting question for you.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's see... Hmm... [f 4 2]-kun![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which one of these is the name of a[n]real river?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Lame Duck River."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Pis Pis River."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Mahony's Phony River."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Correct! Sounds like you're officially[n]an ex-city boy now! Haha, not that it[n]matters.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, that river is in Nicaragua, and[n]"Pis Pis" is pronounced "pie pie." It shares[n]the name with a water weed there.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Lots more places have silly names.[n]There's "No Name Canyon" in Colorado, or[n]the city of Uncertain, Texas in America.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But, you can call it whatever you want,[n]and it'll still be there. Isn't geography[n]just fantastic?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Ooops, I wasted a lot of time on[n]this. I hope I have enough time to cover[n]everything that'll be on the test...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oooh, sorry, that's incorrect. The[n]answer is actually the Pis Pis River.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*chuckle* That one was difficult.[n]It's not even covered in the textbook.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Anyway, that river is in Nicaragua, and[n]"Pis Pis" is pronounced "pie pie." It shares[n]the name with a water weed there.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Lots more places have silly names.[n]There's "No Name Canyon" in Colorado, or[n]the city of Uncertain, Texas in America.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Ooops, I wasted a lot of time on[n]this. I hope I have enough time to cover[n]everything that'll be on the test...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Today, we'll look at Yukichi Fukuzawa's[n]"Gakumon no Susume," or "An Encouragement[n]of Learning." Now, open up your textbooks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This "Gakumon no Susume" has a reference[n]to the U.S. Declaration of Independence.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's apparent once you start reading.[n]There's a famous line at the beginning:[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]"It is said that heaven does not create [n]one man above or below another man."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Gakumon no Susume" is famous for this[n]line, however, the "It is said" portion[n]shows that it is a reference.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So this famous quote is a quotation in[n]itself... Are you listening,[n][f 4 2]-chan?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What is the beginning of "Gakumon no[n]Susume" a reference to?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The Bible."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The Japanese constitution."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The U.S. Declaration of Independence."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yes, it is referencing the U.S.[n]Declaration of Independence.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Before writing "Gakumon no Susume,"[n]Fukuzawa wrote "Seiyo Jijo," or[n]"Conditions of the West." [n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In that book, he actually translates[n]the entire Declaration into Japanese.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So he similarly used the reference in[n]"Gakumon no Susume."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, let's move on. [n]"Any existing distinction between[n]the wise and the stupid..."[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Please listen to me, [f 4 2]-chan![n]The correct answer is the U.S.[n]Declaration of Independence.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Before writing "Gakumon no Susume,"[n]Fukuzawa wrote "Seiyo Jijo," or[n]"Conditions of the West."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In that book, he actually translates[n]the entire Declaration into Japanese.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So he similarly used the reference in[n]"Gakumon no Susume."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, let's move on. [n]"Any existing distinction between[n]the wise and the stupid..."[n][f 1 1][e]

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[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm sure you're all feeling anxious, knowing[n]your homeroom teacher is deceased...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, to be honest, us teachers are[n]kind of afraid ourselves. The culprit[n]is still on the loose.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But there's no sense wasting time[n]moaning about it. Let's get to work![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Today, we'll talk about Kobo Daishi,[n]or Kuukai. First, look at this kanji.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 1 5]Li'l Hosoi[n]Hey, Hosoi-chan, isn't that a misprint in[n]the textbook? It's supposed to be "[x 0x85 0x81]"![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 1 5]Mr. Hosoi[n][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Haha, good eye, but no. This is the wrong[n]kanji, but the book is supposed to print[n]it this way. It's actually quoting... hmm?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 2]-chan, quit staring at the[n]puppet and pay attention to the book![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which famous Heian-era monk famously used[n]a wrong version of the "[x 0x85 0x81]" kanji?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Kuukai."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Saicho."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Genshin."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yep, that's right, it was Kuukai.[n]You were listening after all.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There's an old saying: "Even Kobo made[n]mistakes in writing." Kobo is another name[n]for Kuukai, and this was the mistake he made.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This happened when he wrote the name[n]"Outenmon" on the frame of the Outen[n]gates in the city of Kyo.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But, it wasn't until after they put the[n]frame up that he noticed that he missed[n]the dot on top of the [x 0x85 0x81] character.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Instead of taking the entire thing down[n]to redo it, he added the dot by throwing[n]his calligraphy brush at the gate.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, my wife made this doll for[n]me by hand. Don't you think she did a[n]great job making it look like me?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm not talking about him today![n]I was talking about Kuukai![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Moving on with the lecture.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There's an old saying: "Even Kobo made[n]mistakes in writing." Kobo is another name[n]for Kuukai, and this was the mistake he made.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This happened when he wrote the name[n]"Outenmon" on the frame of the Outen[n]gates in the city of Kyo.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But, it wasn't until after they put the[n]frame up that he noticed that he missed[n]the dot on top of the [x 0x85 0x81] character.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Instead of taking the entire thing down[n]to redo it, he added the dot by throwing[n]his calligraphy brush at the gate.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, my wife made this doll for[n]me by hand. Don't you think she did a[n]great job making it look like me?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...And that's our lesson on the Saxon Wars[n]that Charlemagne brought about during the[n]8th and 9th centuries.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Speaking of Charlemagne, the king of hearts[n]in a deck of cards is supposedly modeled[n]after him.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The king of hearts has a characteristic[n]that the other kings don't.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]I wonder if any of you knows what it[n]is... Well, [f 4 2].[n]Please stand up.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Tell me what makes the king of hearts[n]look different from the other kings[n]in a standard deck of cards.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"He has no mustache."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"He has an axe."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"His mouth is open."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"He's looking to the right."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hohoho... You notice the details,[n][f 4 2]. That's good.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yes, the king of hearts is the only one[n]without a mustache.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Back then, playing cards were made using[n]the same methods as books, by etching and[n]engraving. It's said a clerk's hand slipped...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And the resulting mistake with his chisel[n]shaved off the mustache![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Since then, that design has become[n]commonplace, and so the king of hearts[n]is simply drawn without a mustache.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Isn't this a great example of one small[n]mistake making its way into history?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You never know where those little doodles[n]you make on your answer sheets will end[n]up in the future.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hohoho... That's not the correct answer,[n]but I don't blame you for missing out[n]on this little detail.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The correct answer is that the king of[n]hearts, or "suicide king," does not have[n]a mustache.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Back then, playing cards were made using[n]the same methods as books, by etching and[n]engraving. It's said a clerk's hand slipped...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And the resulting mistake with his chisel[n]shaved off the mustache![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Since then, that design has become[n]commonplace, and so the king of hearts[n]is simply drawn without a mustache.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Isn't this a great example of one small[n]mistake making its way into history?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You never know where those little doodles[n]you make on your answer sheets will end[n]up in the future.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right, that's the lesson about the[n]Mariana Islands. Let's take a breather[n]and talk about something fun![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Mariana Islands are in the area of[n]the ocean where typhoons are born.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There's a line on the map that typhoons[n]can never cross.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Let's see... [f 4 2]-kun, you've[n]blended into this class a little too well.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which line can a typhoon never cross?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The equator."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The International Date Line."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The Prime Meridian."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yes, that's correct.[n]I'm surprised you knew that one.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Typhoons are moved by global air currents [n]called atmospheric circulation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If one forms in the northern hemisphere,[n]it moves north. If it forms in the south,[n]it moves south.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's why a typhoon can never cross the[n]equator. Isn't that interesting?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Make sure you tell your parents that I'm[n]an interesting teacher, okay? Feedback[n]like that affects my paycheck.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ahaha, just kidding![n]Let's continue the lesson![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's not it. Sorry![n]The correct answer is the equator.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Typhoons are moved by global air currents [n]called atmospheric circulation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]If one forms in the northern hemisphere,[n]it moves north. If it forms in the south,[n]it moves south.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's why a typhoon can never cross the[n]equator. Isn't that interesting?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Make sure you tell your parents that I'm[n]an interesting teacher, okay? Feedback[n]like that affects my paycheck.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ahaha, just kidding![n]Let's continue the lesson![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Looks like we're having quite an[n]eventful year. It's soooo weird.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]After the murder incidents, an idol comes to[n]town, and then a detective shows up too...?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This town used to be so carefree. Every[n]year was more of the same until this year[n]came along...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Anyway, I'm supposed to cover haiku[n]today. Get out your textbooks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Haiku, unlike senryu, contain "kigo,"[n]which are words or phrases that can be[n]associated with a particular season.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right, why don't I test the waters[n]with a kigo-related question.[n][f 4 2]-chan![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which of the following is a kigo[n]for fall?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Brisk."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Rain."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Peaceful."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Sunset."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Wow, I'm impressed, [f 4 2]-chan![n]You're correct![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]While "brisk" is an adjective usually[n]used regardless of season, it is a fall[n]kigo.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So if you're writing a haiku, don't[n]use that word to describe a season[n]that isn't fall.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, I don't blame you for getting this[n]one wrong. Nobody really cares about[n]kigo in our daily lives![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]While "brisk" is an adjective usually[n]used regardless of season, it is a fall[n]kigo.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So if you're writing a haiku, don't[n]use that word to describe a season[n]that isn't fall.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Did you all have a memorable summer[n]vacation? I had a beautiful time in Egypt.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hoho... The people were very kind to me.[n]They were probably able to sense my deep[n]appreciation and love for their history.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I even found some things with my dowsing[n]rod. The citizens were very glad indeed.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Time sure flies when you're having fun.[n]I'm sure your summer break was short for[n]all of you as well.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, don't you think that there are[n]some things in life that are best ended[n]quickly?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]War is one of them. [n]So here is a question.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Miss Chie... No, [f 4 2].[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]How short was history's shortest war?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"40 minutes."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"40 hours."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"40 days."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good job, [f 4 2].[n]I'm impressed you knew.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yes, the shortest war in history lasted[n]only 40 minutes.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It was the Anglo-Zanzibar War, which began[n]with an already staggering difference in[n]military resources.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mind you, this lecture will be longer[n]than the actual war we're going to talk[n]about. There's so much to learn![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hohoho, that's not it.[n]It wasn't even that long![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The shortest war in history lasted[n]only 40 minutes.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It was the Anglo-Zanzibar War, which began[n]with an already staggering difference in[n]military resources.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mind you, this lecture will be longer[n]than the actual war we're going to talk[n]about. There's so much to learn![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good morning, everyone![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Guess what!? We're going to have [f 0 1 2]exams[n]at the end of next week[f 0 1 0]![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I hope that nobody in here's being an[n]ostrich and goofing around without[n]doing any studying![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Why did I say "ostrich"? Because it's a[n]common metaphor for somebody who avoids[n]inconvenient truths![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]It comes from the common mistaken belief[n]that ostriches bury their heads in the[n]sand in the face of oncoming danger![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]To feel safe just because you can't see[n]the problem - a sure sign of escaping from[n]reality! Don't be like a fake ostrich![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There's another kind of bird, though,[n]that has a cowardly connotation in[n]English! Lay it on me, [f 4 1]![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Be brave! Tell me what bird's name means[n]"coward" in English![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Dove."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Sparrow."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Chicken."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Crow."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right, that's correct! [n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Chicken" is a word for "coward" in[n]English![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There are many theories as to why.[n]You know how you get goosebumps when[n]you're scared, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It looks like a defeathered chicken skin![n]Wait... Then why are they called[n]"goosebumps" and not "chickenbumps"?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It doesn't matter! The point is, you need[n]to face reality and boldly prepare for[n]your tests next week![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That was a bold answer, and I admire[n]that! But, unfortunately, it was also[n]a wrong answer![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Chicken" is a word for "coward" in[n]English![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There are many theories as to why.[n]You know how you get goosebumps when[n]you're scared, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It looks like a defeathered chicken skin![n]Wait... Then why are they called[n]"goosebumps" and not "chickenbumps"?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It doesn't matter! The point is, you need[n]to face reality and boldly prepare for[n]your tests next week![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 3 0 1]So, there's a teacher here who tried to[n]put a problem on the test involving a[n]student's bust-waist-hip measurements.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I won't say who, but isn't that just[n]wrong? I mean...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Who cares about a high school girl's[n]measurements? It would've been much more[n]interesting if they were mine, huh?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But, man, middle-aged dudes are so[n]perverted. I can feel them looking[n]at me in the faculty lounge... Hee hee.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]By the way, speaking of middle-aged men,[n]there's a cute little fish called the[n]ojisan. Isn't that a cute name?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Too bad there's no fish called the[n]obasan. I guess that's because no matter[n]how old we get, women are still women.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh? [f 4 2]-kun?[n]Were you listening to what I just said?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]What kind of fish was I just talking[n]about?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Ojisan."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Obasan."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Oniisan."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Hehehe, I'm glad you were listening to me.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's actually named the goatfish, but[n]it's commonly called the ojisan.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's called that because it has whiskers[n]and looks just like a middle-aged man.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I want you to remember that, so I'll be[n]putting it on the [f 0 1 2]test that starts[n]tomorrow[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Hey! How can you make a mistake like[n]that in front of me! I trusted you![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I want you to pay more attention next[n]time! How rude...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's actually named the goatfish, but[n]it's commonly called the ojisan.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's called that because it has whiskers[n]and looks just like a middle-aged man.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I want you to remember that, so I'll be[n]putting it on the [f 0 1 2]test that starts[n]tomorrow[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*sigh* It's soooo tiring coming up with[n]stuff for the exams... All I wanna do is[n]go home and see how my stocks are doing.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...By the way, Halloween's at the end of[n]this month. I'm sure you've forgotten,[n]what with tests and festivals and all.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Speaking of Halloween, the first[n]jack-o'-lanterns weren't made out of[n]pumpkins.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hmm... Satonaka-san, I'll pick you,[n]since you don't seem to care about veggies![n]...Nah, I'll choose [f 4 1]-kun![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you know what vegetable was used to[n]make the first jack-o'-lanterns?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Turnips."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Watermelons."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Eggplants."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"I really think it was pumpkins."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yep, that's correct. The first ones[n]were made out of turnips or beets.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When that tradition was carried into the[n]U.S., they started using pumpkins because[n]they were plentiful and easier to carve.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]While we're on the subject, I'm hoping[n]that my stocks will "turnip"! ...No?[n]Fine, puns aren't my style, anyway.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]No, that's incorrect. The first ones[n]were made out of turnips or beets.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When that tradition was carried into the[n]U.S., they started using pumpkins because[n]they were plentiful and easier to carve.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]While we're on the subject, I'm hoping[n]that my stocks will "turnip"! ...No?[n]Fine, puns aren't my style, anyway.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Now, please take a look at the second[n]page of the handout. It's about Napoleon.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Napoleon went on many military campaigns,[n]and needed something very specific.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Napoleon had these made... [f 4 2],[n]would you stand up, please?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What did Napoleon have invented?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Cans."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Glass jars."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Dictionaries."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Brandy."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hohoh... you knew well. That's right,[n]he made people invent glass jars.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Napoleon held a contest with lots of[n]reward money to whoever could come up with[n]a way to preserve food on long campaigns.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nicolas Appert submitted his method for[n]canning food in 1804, paving the way for[n]the food-preservation industry.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a common misconception, but Napoleon[n]was not involved with the actual invention[n]of metal cans.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The first "canned" foods were kept in[n]glass jars. Tin or iron cans were invented[n]in 1810 as an alternative to heavier jars.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]An actual can opener, however, wouldn't[n]be invented for another 45 years.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Before the invention of the can opener,[n]soldiers would use bayonets to cut open[n]cans, or smash them with rocks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So... [f 0 1 2]midterms start at the end of this[n]week[f 0 1 0]. Don't forget to review.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hohoho... Sorry, but that's incorrect.[n]Napoleon had glass jars made.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Napoleon held a contest with lots of[n]reward money to whoever could come up with[n]a way to preserve food on long campaigns.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nicolas Appert submitted his method for[n]canning food in 1804, paving the way for[n]the food-preservation industry.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's a common misconception, but Napoleon[n]was not involved with the actual invention[n]of metal cans.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The first "canned" foods were kept in[n]glass jars. Tin or iron cans were invented[n]in 1810 as an alternative to heavier jars.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]An actual can opener, however, wouldn't[n]be invented for another 45 years.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Before the invention of the can opener,[n]soldiers would use bayonets to cut open[n]cans, or smash them with rocks.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So... [f 0 1 2]midterms start at the end of this[n]week[f 0 1 0]. Don't forget to review.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...And that's why the South Pole is colder[n]than the North Pole.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Speaking of cold, it got cold really[n]quickly this year. Remember to wear[n]extra layers so you don't get sick. [n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But ladies, it's no good to wear warm-ups[n]under your skirts. ...Why? Because no one[n]can see your legs...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Er, that was a joke. Just my way of[n]reminding you all to wear your school[n]uniforms, got it?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right, back on topic. I'll ask a[n]question about the South Pole.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'll pick you, [f 4 2]-kun, since[n]you don't even button the front of your[n]uniform in cold weather![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which country do you think the South Pole[n]belongs to?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Japan."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Australia."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"England."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"No country."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]How'd you know? I'm impressed![n]You're right, the South Pole doesn't[n]belong to anyone.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Antarctic Treaty System of 1961[n]rules that all land below 60 degrees[n]south latitude belongs to no nation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Similarly, the North Pole is not owned[n]by any country, either.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]In fact, there's no land at the[n]North Pole. It's just ice floating[n]on the ocean. Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, please get out your textbooks.[n]Let's go over the...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nope, sorry. The South Pole doesn't[n]belong to anyone.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Antarctic Treaty System of 1961[n]rules that all land below 60 degrees[n]south latitude belongs to no nation.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Similarly, the North Pole is not owned[n]by any country, either.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]In fact, there's no land at the[n]North Pole. It's just ice floating[n]on the ocean. Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Now, please get out your textbooks.[n]Let's go over the...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Sometimes while we're learning about[n]history, we forget that history is[n]still alive and with us today.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Welwitschia is a plant in the[n]Namib Desert. Some individual specimens[n]may be more than 2000 years old.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]It must be very hardy, being able to[n]survive cruel desert conditions for[n]twenty centuries![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And, it's truly surprising that its[n]two main leaves continue to grow for[n]that entire time.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm very curious about their overflowing[n]will to live... Oh... Were you listening,[n][f 4 2]-kun?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]What desert is the Welwitschia found in?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Nubian."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Sahara."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Namib."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Kalahari."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Good job, you got it right![n]I bet you're proud of yourself.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Welwitschia is a really old plant[n]living in the Namib desert.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wonder if I'll gain some of its powers[n]for immortality if I manage to get one[n]of my own...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, but don't tell any of the other[n]female teachers that! I don't need[n]the competition. Heheheh...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Nope, incorrect![n]I guess you're disappointed.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Welwitschia is a really old plant[n]living in the Namib desert.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wonder if I'll gain some of its powers[n]for immortality if I manage to get one[n]of my own...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, but don't tell any of the other[n]female teachers that! I don't need[n]the competition. Heheheh...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It's seriously too cold now. Such a[n]painful season if you've got back pain...[n]Owwww! See![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Speaking of back pain, there's a deity[n]that makes your back hurt.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]It's a titan named Atlas. Do you know about[n]him? He's often depicted carrying the Earth[n]on his shoulders...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And it looks really heavy![n]Makes me hurt just looking at it![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]...And atlases are also used in geography[n]class![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you know what they are? Well then...[n][f 4 2]-kun, who doesn't look like[n]he'd know.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you know what an "atlas" is?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"A compass."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"A globe."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"A book of maps."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You're very good. Yep, an atlas is a[n]book of maps.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mercator's book of maps featured a large[n]picture of Atlas on the cover.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Note the spelling. It's spelled[n]A - T - L - A - S, okay? I mean,[n]how else would you spell it?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, there's always...[n]Owwwwww![n]My back![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hehehe, that's wrong. The correct answer[n]is a book of maps.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mercator's book of maps featured a large[n]picture of Atlas on the cover.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Note the spelling. It's spelled[n]A - T - L - A - S, okay? I mean,[n]how else would you spell it?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Well, there's always...[n]Owwwwww![n]My back![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*sigh* Maybe I should go home for today.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The fog doesn't seem to be lifting, either...[n]Don't you feel drained on foggy days?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The bad news is that I can't go home[n]yet, though. That's the crushing reality[n]of a full-time employee.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Days like these, I just want to spend all[n]day counting my money at home.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]2, 4, 6, 8, 10. It's easy to count when[n]you use a sequence of numbers with a[n]common difference.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]2, 4, 8, 16, 32...[n]Numbers with geometric progression are[n]more difficult to count by.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Here's a sequence that's even harder to[n]count by: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 2]-kun, can you answer this?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13...[n]What is this sequence called?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The Fibonacci sequence."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The Farey sequence."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"The Sequence of differences."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yep, that's the Fibonacci sequence.[n]Good to know you're studying.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Fibonacci sequence is defined by[n]starting with zero, then one, then all[n]others are the sum of the two before them.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wouldn't dream of having my money grow[n]in geometric progression... but at the very[n]least, I can wish for a Fibonacci growth...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5][f 4 8 900 8]...Sorry that I'm getting off topic,[n]but my husband is acting weird lately.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Not that we've been fighting... But he's[n]been going on about how the fog is[n]poisonous...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ugh. I'm so depressed. Let's just continue[n]the lecture...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Incorrect. Better start studying.[n]This is the Fibonacci sequence.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Fibonacci sequence is defined by[n]starting with zero, then one, then all[n]others are the sum of the two before them.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wouldn't dream of having my money grow[n]in geometric progression... but at the very[n]least, I can wish for a Fibonacci growth...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5][f 4 8 900 8]...Sorry that I'm getting off topic,[n]but my husband is acting weird lately.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Not that we've been fighting... But he's[n]been going on about how the fog is[n]poisonous...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ugh. I'm so depressed. Let's just continue[n]the lecture...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The old Japanese calendar had different names[n]for the months. September was "Nagatsuki,"[n]and October was "Kannazuki."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This weather feels like all the gods[n]have gone away and left us since the[n]last month.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]This fog is just nasty, isn't it?[n]It's like being wrapped up in gauze,[n]like an Egyptian mummy or something.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Of course, if my house was as nice as[n]one of the ancient pyramids, I probably[n]wouldn't complain about it so much...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But mummies are already dead, so they[n]don't have anything to worry about.[n]You, however, have tests coming up![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And if you failed the last exams, you[n]have even more cause for concern! I don't[n]want to see you haunting these halls![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Well then, [f 4 2]-chan.[n]I've got a question for you.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]There are over 130 ancient pyramids in[n]Egypt, but do you know who's buried in[n]the biggest one?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Giza."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Khufu."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Tutenkhamen."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Cleopatra."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's right! The "Great Pyramid" is[n]the tomb of the pharoah Khufu, also[n]known as "Cheops"![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It took over twenty years to build, and[n]was the tallest man-made structure in the[n]world for almost four millennia.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm gonna put this question on [f 0 1 2]next[n]week's test[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wish you all luck on moving on to the[n]next grade! Study hard![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nope! Where did you hear that?[n]The "Great Pyramid" is the tomb of the[n]pharoah Khufu, also known as "Cheops"![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It took over twenty years to build, and[n]was the tallest man-made structure in the[n]world for almost four millennia.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I'm gonna put this question on [f 0 1 2]next[n]week's test[f 0 1 0].[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Make sure to study hard so you don't[n]fail it![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good morning! What's up, you guys?[n]You don't look so well.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Are you exhausted from studying for the[n]test around the corner? I hope you're not[n]forgetting something...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Christmas is coming up in a month![n]Have you found your dates yet?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Hahaha, I've got mine already! Tell ya[n]what! I'll give you guys a Christmas[n]question![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]All right! I'll ask a question regarding[n]cakes, [f 4 1]![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Which of these is considered a[n]"rice cake"?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Dango."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"A bale of rice."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Senbei."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Mochi."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Excellent! Mochi is a type of rice cake![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When you think of "cake," you think[n]dessert, but something pounded together[n]is also called a cake![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's the case with mochi, as it's[n]rice pounded together.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]As another example, kamaboko is a fish[n]cake, fish meat pounded together![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, you probably don't want to[n]be eating fish cakes on Christmas night![n]Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nope, that's a mistake! Mochi is the[n]only rice cake in that list![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When you think of "cake," you think[n]dessert, but something pounded together[n]is also called a cake![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's the case with mochi, as it's[n]rice pounded together.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]As another example, kamaboko is a fish[n]cake, fish meat pounded together![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, you probably don't want to[n]be eating fish cakes on Christmas night![n]Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]It sure is getting cold, as we move[n]into December. The fog's not lifting,[n]either, so be sure to stay healthy.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I was just watching something on TV...[n]Those polar bears sure are active, even[n]in the cold.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Fuzzy-wuzzy polar bears... Their fur[n]isn't actually white, you know.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Isn't that right, [f 4 2]-kun?[n]You seem happy about something.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Do you know what color a fuzzy-wuzzy[n]polar bear's fur really is?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Transparent."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"I still say white."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Grey."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Black."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Good job. Yep... it's actually transparent.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The transparent fur scatters the light[n]that hits it, making it appear white[n]to us.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Their skin is black, though, letting[n]them efficiently absorb the sun's rays.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those animals are well-equipped to have[n]fun in the cold! Hehehe.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Bzzzzzzt! Incorrect.[n]The answer is "transparent."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The transparent fur scatters the light[n]that hits it, making it appear white[n]to us.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Their skin is black, though, letting[n]them efficiently absorb the sun's rays.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those animals are well-equipped to have[n]fun in the cold! Hehehe.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Helloooo and good afternooooon, all![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]My name is Mr. Kondo, your P.E. teacher![n]But since no one at this school teaches[n]English, I'll be doubling up my roles![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]...Don't be so disappointed. In fact,[n]I've spent some time overseas![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]One week of vacation time, to be exact![n]But that's more than enough to teach a[n]class! Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]We'll start with the basics of the[n]basics: the English alphabet![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It starts with the letter A, then B,[n]then C, and then... 23 more! Maybe[n]that was a little too basic? Hahaha![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]All right! I'll give you an alphabet-[n]related pop quiz, then![n]Let's see... [f 4 1]![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The word "alphabet" comes from the[n]words "alpha" and what other one?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Better."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Bet."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Beta."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good! That's correct![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It comes from the first two letters of[n]the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, any set of western European[n]characters in a specific order is called[n]an alphabet.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]In Japan, when we say "alphabet" we're[n]talking about the English alphabet, but[n]it doesn't always mean the English one![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]No! Bad! Wrong![n]The answer is... Beta![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]It comes from the first two letters of[n]the Greek alphabet, alpha and beta![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, any set of western European[n]characters in a specific order is called[n]an alphabet.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]In Japan, when we say "alphabet" we're[n]talking about the English alphabet, but[n]it doesn't always mean the English one![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hm? Yukiko-san is back. That's good, I'm[n]glad the only cutie in the class was[n]able to return. Wouldn't you guys agree?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ooops! I mean, all of you are cute![n]No, really![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Er, please, don't tell your parents that[n]I said that, will ya? I don't wanna get[n]in trouble.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]Ahem, anyway, I have an interesting[n]topic for you today. Close your books[n]and take a look at the handout.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Sounds like a good time to pick on the[n]city boy, [f 4 2]-kun.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What is the greatest canyon in the[n]solar system?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Kurobe Canyon."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Valles Marineris."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Grand Canyon."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Wow, you really are from the city![n]...Well, I guess that doesn't have[n]anything to do with it. Hahaha.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Valles Marineris on Mars is ten[n]times larger than the Grand Canyon![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mars also hosts Olympus Mons, the largest[n]mountain in the solar system.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Both the highest mountain and the greatest[n]canyon are on Mars. Isn't that useful[n]information?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Since you got me started on canyons,[n]I'm gonna cover some material on their[n]characteristics...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hmm, sorry! That's not the right answer.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*chuckle* It was kind of a trick[n]question, but I did say "in the solar[n]system," right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The correct answer is the Valles Marineris[n]on Mars, which is ten times larger than the[n]Grand Canyon![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Mars also hosts Olympus Mons, the largest[n]mountain in the solar system.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Both the highest mountain and the greatest[n]canyon are on Mars. Isn't that useful[n]information?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Since you got me started on canyons,[n]I'm gonna cover some material on their[n]characteristics...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hello, everyone. My name is Kimiko Sofue,[n]and I don't know how much you know about[n]world history, but I'm an expert.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]First, a little about me. I love to use[n]my dowser to look for lost items, and[n]there's nothing quite like a romance.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In fact, world history is a magnificent[n]romance. History is like a river, it was[n]born in the past and flows ever forward.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]I hope we can all enjoy the profundity[n]of history together. Hohoho.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And since this is my first lecture,[n]I'll start with an easy question.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Our transferee, Mr. [f 4 1], please[n]stand up.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The western calendar is based on[n]Anno Domini, the traditionally believed[n]year of Jesus Christ's birth.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What is the year before 1 AD called?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"0 AD."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"1 BC."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"-1 AD."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Ah, you seem to understand this well.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]If you think that history is like math, [n]0 AD would be the natural assumption,[n]but world history is much more complicated.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Gregorian calendar we use today is based[n]on the Julian calendar, which was made while[n]there was no concept of the zero as a number.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's why, when counting backwards,[n]we go from 1 AD straight to 1 BC.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hopefully that was a nice introduction[n]to world history...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Sorry, but under the current calendar[n]system, the year before 1 AD is 1 BC.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 9 900 3 5 0 5]If you think that history is like math, [n]0 AD would be the natural assumption,[n]but world history is much more complicated.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The Gregorian calendar we use today is based[n]on the Julian calendar, which was made while[n]there was no concept of the zero as a number.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's why, when counting backwards,[n]we go from 1 AD straight to 1 BC.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hopefully that was a nice introduction[n]to world history...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 8 1 6]> Your [f 0 1 1]Knowledge[f 0 1 0] has increased![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]> You gave the answer you think is[n]correct...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Happy New Year, everybody! I sure hope[n]that this year will be just as great as[n]the last year![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Did you all get to celebrate the new year[n]in the proper way? By that, I mean did you[n]get to eat all the right foods?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I had zoni, osechi, and, of course,[n]the toshikoshi noodles! You've got to have[n]toshikoshi while the calendar's changing![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But, I completely forgot to get the[n]kagami mochi! Even if you don't eat[n]it, that's important too, right?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I was in a rush, okay? But I figure[n]that I can't be the only one who[n]didn't ring in the new year right![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]So... Amagi! No, wait, you look like[n]you'd know... [f 4 1]![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Tell me, what are you supposed to put[n]on top of a kagami mochi?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"An orange."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"A coin."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"An incense stick."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hey! That's correct![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Not just any orange, though. It's got[n]to be a bitter orange, called a "daidai"![n]That means "several generations"![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Of course, it doesn't taste very good,[n]but the symbolism of the thing is[n]what matters here, you know?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Did you all get this? Don't make the[n]same mistake I did when next year[n]comes around![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nope! That's not it! It's an orange![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Not just any orange, though. It's got[n]to be a bitter orange, called a "daidai"![n]That means "several generations"![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Of course, it doesn't taste very good,[n]but the symbolism of the thing is[n]what matters here, you know?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Did you all get this? Don't make the[n]same mistake I did when next year[n]comes around![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's get ready for the first lecture[n]of the day. Did you all get to relax[n]during your winter break?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I had too much to drink during a new[n]year's party, so I was hung over all[n]New Year's Day.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]While we're on the subject of alcoholic[n]beverages, there's something interesting[n]about the toso we drink on New Year's.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Who might know this...?[n][f 4 2]-chan![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Toso" is a traditional drink for the[n]new year, but what does that name mean?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Appease the demons."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Bury the demons."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Fuse the demons."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good for you. That's correct.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The toso is symbolic of burying demons.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The word toso is made up of two characters:[n]one means "burial," and the other "demon."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, no matter what it means, watch[n]out not to have too much! It is alcoholic,[n]after all![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]People will laugh at you if they hear[n]that you got hungover while trying to[n]perform a good luck ritual![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]That's incorrect. But you are below the[n]drinking age, so I suppose I shouldn't[n]be surprised.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The toso is symbolic of burying demons.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The word toso is made up of two characters:[n]one means "burial," and the other "demon."[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, no matter what it means, watch[n]out not to have too much! It is alcoholic,[n]after all![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]People will laugh at you if they hear[n]that you got hungover while trying to[n]perform a good luck ritual![n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Are you all getting out of your vacation[n]phase?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Let's make sure this year is relaxing.[n]Last year was too hectic, with all that[n]crazy stuff that went on.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Last year's zodiac symbol was a little[n]bunny, and it was just like that: just[n]running around all over the place.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hey, did you know that other countries[n]have their own zodiacs, with different[n]animals?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Do you know any, [f 4 2]-kun?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]In the Thai and Vietnamese zodiacs, which[n]animal is used in the place of the rabbit?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Elephant."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Bear."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Cat."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]That's correct.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In Thailand and Vietnam, the kitty cat is[n]in the zodiac instead of the bunny.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They're both cute... Would you rather[n]see me in a bunny outfit, or a kitty[n]outfit?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What? No response...? You're all no fun...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 17 2 0 1]Too bad! You wouldn't know, would you?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]In Thailand and Vietnam, the kitty cat is[n]in the zodiac instead of the bunny.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]They're both cute... Would you rather[n]see me in a bunny outfit, or a kitty[n]outfit?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What? No response...? You're all no fun...[n][f 1 1][e]

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[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]*sigh* I had to spend a lot of money[n]this month...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Giving money to all the kids in my[n]extended family... It's really rough[n]on my bank account.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]By the way, one of my nephews had a[n]music player...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I didn't know they came in gigabytes[n]these days! The last time I bought one,[n]they still measured them in megabytes.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Storage capacity just keeps getting[n]bigger. I was surprised.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wonder if we're close to getting[n]terabyte-capacity music players?[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I guess I'll ask about units of measurement,[n]then.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hanamura-kun... you seem to like music. [n]No, [f 4 1]-kun, in front of him.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What's the next unit of measurement up[n]from a terabyte?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Femtobyte."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Trilobyte."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Petabyte."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Yup, it's the petabyte.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And one step greater than that is the[n]exabyte.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wish my checking account could be[n]measured in peta-anythings...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But no matter what happens, my wallet[n]always stays flat...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Nope, that's not the one. [n]The correct answer is petabyte.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And one step greater than that is the[n]exabyte.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]I wish my checking account could be[n]measured in peta-anythings...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]But no matter what happens, my wallet[n]always stays flat...[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]And that's it for today's lesson.[n]*sigh*...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to sigh...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When I see a snowy landscape, I just[n]can't get those beautiful pyramids out[n]of my head...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hm? Don't tell me you don't know what the[n]pyramids really used to look like...[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]You don't, don't you, Mr. [f 4 1]?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What color were the pyramids originally?[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Gold."[e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"White."[f 2 7 0 0 30 1][e] [f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]"Black."[e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Good for you.[n]Yes, the pyramids were white.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The pyramids, when first built, were covered[n]in beautiful white limestone casing stones.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, the outer limestone was stolen,[n]revealing what it looks like now.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When I see a white landscape, I can't help[n]but think of that tragic history.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those robbers! If I was there then, I[n]would have cursed them![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hoho, just kidding.[n][f 1 1][e]

[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]What...? You don't know...?[n]How tragic.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Remember this. The pyramids used to be white.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]The pyramids, when first built, were covered[n]in beautiful white limestone casing stones.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]However, the outer limestone was stolen,[n]revealing what it looks like now.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]When I see a white landscape, I can't help[n]but think of that tragic history.[n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Those robbers! If I was there then, I[n]would have cursed them![n][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1]Hoho, just kidding.[n][f 1 1][e]