Mushrooms: Medicine or myth? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Mushrooms have been used as medicine throughout history, and today the medicinal mushroom industry is big business. But how much scientific evidence is there for their benefits? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. ????????????

❓❓❓ This week's question:
Which of the following statements about mushrooms is actually true?

a) Most mushrooms are poisonous?
b) Some mushrooms can fly? or,
c) Some mushrooms glow in the dark?

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You can download audio and a free programme transcript here ????
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-231012

Vocabulary:
✔️having a moment - to be very popular or fashionable at a particular time
✔️claim - statement that something is true or is a fact, although it cannot be proved and others might not believe it
✔️overblown - exaggerated to seem bigger or more important than it really is
✔️ancient wisdom - pre-Christian knowledge, philosophy and beliefs
✔️give (something) a go - try doing something to see if you like it
✔️intrigued - very interested in something which is unusual or mysterious, and therefore wanting to know more about it

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