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How to survive on a desert island?

In this video, Poona and Jiaqi discuss what three items they would bring if they had to live on a deserted island for a year. They talk about bringing essential items like a knife, medication, books, and seeds for survival. They also reflect on the challenges of survival in such a situation.

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Episode 7

The video discusses a father and son story where the father falls asleep on the couch and dreams of becoming an angel, while the son in the dream acts mischievously. When the father wakes up, he is angry to find out that the dream was true and punishes his son for his actions.

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05:51

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Why I hate beetroot?

The speaker, Poona, shares in this video why she does not like to eat beetroot. Working in a factory that produced beetroot cans during a working holiday in New Zealand, the intense smell and taste of beetroot while doing quality checks caused her to develop a strong aversion to eating it, creating lasting memories that she still associates with the vegetable to this day.

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05:43

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Episode 9-10

The video is about a teacher named 车老师 (Teacher Che) leaving and being replaced by a new teacher named 水老师 (Teacher Shui), who, like Teacher Che, is interested in stars and Mars. Despite initial skepticism, the students eventually come to accept and appreciate Teacher Shui's similarities to Teacher Che.

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03:47

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Episode 8

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Episode 6

In this video, Poona discusses the old story of "Dad and Son" where the son appears to be sleepwalking and ends up taking candy from a green bottle. The father hesitates to wake him up as there is a sign around his neck saying "Sleepwalking patient, do not wake up to avoid danger." It leaves the audience questioning whether the son is truly sleepwalking or pretending to be.

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04:35

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Story dice magic

The video is about playing a storytelling game with dice in Chinese. The story in the video involves a snake, a girl named Lily, a bike, a cola, and a pencil, where the snake turns into a pencil after drinking wine and Lily is left with a pencil to draw snakes.

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06:37

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New year's resolution

The video transcript discusses the speaker's three goals for the new year, which are to learn how to drive, study the Estonian language, and take their mother on a trip abroad for the first time. These goals aim to enrich the speaker's life experiences and relationships in 2024.

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05:20

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What it's like to be in the 30s

The video discusses the feelings and experiences of being in your thirties, highlighting it as a time of stability, maturity, and self-awareness. It encourages viewers not to fear turning thirty and to embrace this period as one of the best times in life.

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08:09

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24hrs in Hong Kong

The video is a reflection on a recent trip to Hong Kong, discussing the author's impressions of the city's affordability, international culture, and traditional practices like fortune-telling. The narrator finds Hong Kong to be a fascinating tourist destination with diverse culture and cuisine, but questions what it would be like to live there long-term.

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05:48

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The boy who cried wolf

In this video, Poona tells the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" in Mandarin, reminding viewers about the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of being truthful.

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09:03

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Learn Chinese while doing Yoga

The video is a guided yoga practice focusing on different poses and breathing techniques, ending with relaxation and a sense of calmness and readiness for the day.

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07:58

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Exploring Chinese snacks

In this video, Poona shares some popular Chinese snacks she brought back from her recent trip, including spicy strips, bean curd, chicken feet, five-grain snacks, quail eggs, and durian candy. She discusses her personal preferences and cultural differences in snack choices between Chinese and Western tastes.

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05:55

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Father and son

A father and son go on a fun outing together, exploring a park and enjoying some drinks. However, as the father drinks too much and appears intoxicated, they must make their way back home by train.

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04:35

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First Time Seeing the Sea

The video is about Poona sharing her first experience seeing the ocean and feeling disappointed because it was not what she had expected from TV and movies. Despite this, she later traveled to many places and saw beautiful oceans, including abroad, but has yet to see one as beautiful and blue as she imagined from her childhood.

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07:38

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Funny things I did when I was young

In this video, Poona shares three silly things she did in the past, including burying rice dumplings, applying cooking oil to her hair to imitate a classmate, and drinking yogurt in hopes of getting whiter skin. Despite these mistakes, she now embraces her natural skin and appreciates her unique qualities.

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05:23

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Episode 4

In this video, a father tries to cheer up his son during a haircut by making funny gestures, but ends up with a surprising and unintended result. The story highlights a father's attempt to bring laughter and joy to his son, with a humorous ending.

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07:41

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What is in my basket?

The video is about playing a guessing game where the speaker presents five different items in a basket for the viewers to guess. The items include a lemon, ginger, honey, an earring, and toothpaste, each described in detail to help viewers identify them.

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03:42

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My 3 essential foods choices

In this video, Poona discusses the question of what three foods people would choose to eat for the rest of their lives. She personally would choose rice, fish, and vegetables due to her upbringing and nutritional considerations. She also encourages viewers to think about their own choices and how their cultural background may influence their decisions.

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05:17

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Episode 3

In this video, Poona continues the story of "Dad and Son" where the son is afraid of going to the dentist. The father tries to reassure him that it's not scary, but even the father ends up being afraid of getting a tooth extracted. The story highlights the fear and bravery involved in going to the dentist.

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