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 It's a collection of the biggest, fastest, and weirdest things in the world. But how much do you really know about The Guinness World Records? Today we look at the story behind the book, and discover how an argument about a bird turned into one of the best selling books in the world. Here's what you have to look forward to in today's episode: Finding out the answers to things before the internetHow the idea for the Guinness Book of Records came aboutThe McWhirter twins and their photographic memoryRecord-breaking is big businessThree strange records (Big Macs, Star Wars, and tall men)How to become a record-breaker (and how much it costs)Why there are so many 'strange' records (and who pays for them)Guinness gets all the free publicityFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/guinness-world-records ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

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 You recognise the name. You recognise the label.You've seen it on bananas, chocolate, coffee, and all over thousands of everyday products.But how much do you really know about Fairtrade?In today's episode we take a look at how it really works, who benefits, and why some companies are starting up alternatives to Fairtrade.In today's episode we cover:A brief history of 'trade'Why farmers get a bad dealMax Havelaar & the first fair trade coffeeThe Dutch in IndonesiaThe mission of FairtradeHow Fairtrade worksWhy it worksThe criticisms of FairtradeAlternatives to FairtradeThe future of FairtradeFull transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/fair-trade ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists?‍? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية