Where is the most dangerous place in the world? According to the Economist, the answer might be Taiwan. This probably comes as a shock for anyone who has been to Taiwan, lived in Taiwan, or is Taiwanese! Is Taiwan really the most dangerous place in the world? Let’s discuss it on this episode of Thinking in English!

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The most dangerous place on Earth (Economist Article)

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Vocabulary List

Disclaimer (n) - a formal statement saying that you are not legally responsible for something, such as the information given in a book, or on the internet, or that you have no direct involvement in it

The disclaimer reminded viewers that the movie is a drama, not a documentary

Biased (adj) - showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions

The newspapers gave a very biased report of the meeting

To claim (v) - to ask for something of value because you think it belongs to you or because you think you have a right to it

The police said that if no one claims the watch, you can keep it

Catastrophe (n) - a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction

They were warned of the environmental catastrophe to come

Resolve (n) - strong determination

They are testing her resolve

To bristle with (phrasal v) - to have a large amount of something, or to be full of something

The helicopter hovered above them bristling with machine guns

Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another

The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition

To tempt (v) - to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong

The offer of a discount tempted her into buying a new car

Prudently (adv) - in a way that is careful and avoids risk

They had prudently saved for retirement

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