Have you ever played rugby? It can be fun, cold, wet, stinky, exciting. But in the history of South Africa, rugby is more than just a sport. The new movie Invictus tells the story of how South African President Nelson Mandela used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to unite his divided country.
This we've got the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, adventure in Wales, and we explain the controversy surrounding the role of religion in US high schools.
We – the human race – live on a little blue planet flying through very big, very dark space. So how did we get here? That's a big question. The theory of evolution, as British scientist Charles Darwin first explained it, helps us understand a lot about life on earth. But not everyone believes it – or wants it taught at school.
Who are your heroes? And why? In the magazine this month, teens from Ireland tell us about their heroes. But do we really need heroes? What makes us think some people are heroes, but not others?
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He's only 26, but Mika is already famous for his wonderful voice, his great songs and for being the most colourful pop star around! In an interview with Spot on, Mika talks about the places he grew up and the world of celebrity.
Colourful, flamboyant, fun – Mika is back! After the chart-topping success of his first album three years ago, Mika's second album is out, and his European tour is about to start.
Alles über Mika, Abenteuer in Wales, ein heftiger Streit darum, wie die Welt erschaffen wurde und viele junge Sportler, die diesen Monat in Kanada um olympisches Gold kämpfen. All das und vieles mehr findest du diesen Monat in Spot on. Außerdem: unser Gratis-Booklet mit 100 fantastischen Lerntipps für besseres Englisch.
