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The Rise of Asics: How an Octopus Tentacle Led to a Running Shoe Empire
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JJ posted on 2025/11/04Ever wondered how an octopus tentacle inspired a global running shoe empire? Dive into the fascinating history of Asics and Onitsuka Tiger, from their early days to the iconic Mexico 66, and pick up advanced vocabulary along the way! This video is packed with cultural depth and sneaker knowledge that's perfect for B2 learners looking to boost their language skills.
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eventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
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UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
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US /məˈtɪriəl/
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UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
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US /splɪt/
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UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
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US /sin/
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UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
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