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New Museum Celebrates the World of Jellyfish They have no brains, hearts or bones, and they have been in the world's oceans for hundreds of millions of years. Jellyfish might seem like something from another planet, but a new museum in the US is hoping to show people what a beautiful and important part of our world they are. The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, is believed to be the first museum in the US dedicated to these animals, and one of the few such spaces in the world, according to the city and the museum's founders. It was created by Alex and Yana Yanovsky, who previously ran aquariums in Ukraine, including their first jellyfish museum in Kyiv. Yana thought of the idea for the jellyfish museum after noticing how popular the jellyfish were at their other aquariums. Jellyfish have been found in our oceans for over 500 million years, making them older than the dinosaurs — and even trees! Their long history is part of their allure, along with their mesmerizing movements. The Jellyfish Museum is home to about 20 species of jellyfish found in Florida waters and other parts of the world. Some current occupants in the museum's 21 tanks include Japanese sea nettles, moon jellyfish, spotted jellies and upside-down jellyfish. The museum also has guides to teach people about jellyfish and the importance of protecting them. "The biggest idea here is to leave people with the feeling that they know something more about the population of jellyfish," museum manager Iryna Pelypkanych said. "Because so far, we know around 4,000 different species that can be called jellyfish." Iryna Pelypkanych, general manager of the Jellyfish Museum, is interviewed at the facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Pompano Beach, Fla. #reading_for_today

“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being & walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. But by sitting still, & the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill. Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right.”

Neither here nor there غير مهم

Ex Playing video games is neither here nor there; it wastes your time.

Ex Your age is neither here nor there when it comes to talent.

inflict يسبب

Ex I have tried not to inflict hate on students

Ex The bad economic choices inflicted a huge crisis.

Grim كئيب

Ex The environment in a hospital is usually grim, so, nobody wants to stay for a long time.

Ex The weather today is grim and rainy.

Mist ضباب

Ex There is a mist, so the school cancelled the class

Ex A light mist covered the lake in the morning.

South Koreans Are Eating Less Kimchi People around the world are eating more Korean kimchi than ever. In fact, in 2024, South Korea exported a record 47,100 metric tons of it to 95 countries. But back home, something very different is happening: South Koreans are eating less kimchi. For many people in South Korea, kimchi has long been a common part of mealtimes. But a new study from the World Institute of Kimchi and two South Korean universities has found that habits are changing. According to the study, in 2010, about 12% of South Koreans said that they hadn't eaten any kimchi in the previous 24 hours. By 2024, that number had almost doubled to 23%. The change can be seen across most age groups, but especially among younger adults. In 2010, 82% of people aged 20 to 39 ate kimchi as a side dish. By 2024, that had fallen to 66%. The study also found differences based on income. People in the lowest income group were more likely to eat kimchi than those in the highest income group. However, although it's traditionally been eaten as a side dish, kimchi is also used in cooked dishes, and more people are now eating it this way. For example, kimchi can be used in dumplings or cooked into crispy pancakes. Researchers say the change in how people eat kimchi is part of broader changes in South Korean eating habits. They say future health advice should focus on balanced diets rather than just encouraging people to eat more kimchi. So kimchi is still an important part of South Korean culture, but the way people enjoy it at home is changing. #reading_for_today

“Your death will come on an ordinary day, in the middle of unfinished plans, and the world will continue without you.”

To the bitter end حتى النهاية

Ex He has been trying to solve the dilemma to the bitter end

Ex The debate continued to the bitter end without any compromise.

conciliatory تصالح

Ex He provides conciliatory solutions to the arguments, making everyone satisfied.

Ex Despite their differences, both sides showed a conciliatory attitude.

Flam up يزدهر - يغضب

Ex Ahmad flamed up after facing hard circumstances that helped him learn more

Ex Don't flame up at me, I was only trying to help.

Baleful مؤذ

Ex His words are baleful, and he hurts me a lot.

Ex His baleful intentions were clear to everyone.