Why Did London Try to Ban Shark Sculptures?
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DownloadWhile riding my bike around London, I stumbled upon this and was like
Surprise sharks raise questions that need answers.
So once back home, to Google I went,
with a search query that would turn
the next six weeks of my life real weird
with phone calls and legal consultations and
hundreds of pages of documentation about zoning,
but it started with "I'm feeling lucky"
which landed me on a Guardian newspaper article about the sharks.
They're part of an art competition.
Apparently shark art has a history in England.
Okay, I guess…
But the article said the sharks were next to
a warehouse in the London Borough of Hackney
but I found them next to a boat club in Islington.
Well, can't just let a thing like that go!
[Oh, ah, haha. Give me a second. Been at this for awhile.]
Okay, so back to Google, where I found Antepavilion,
the warehouse hosting the art competition,
with a giant balloon outside?
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Key Vocabulary (20)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
A specific part of a place, city, or country. It can also refer to a subject of study or a particular space used for a specific purpose.
H2O liquid
"Drink water daily."
Art is the creation of things like paintings, drawings, or sculptures that people look at and enjoy because they are beautiful or express feelings. It can also refer to the skill needed to do something well, such as the art of cooking or conversation.
Something that is legal is allowed or required by the official laws of a country. It can also describe things that are connected to the law, such as lawyers, courts, or contracts.
Refers to the person or thing that follows the one that is currently present or just mentioned. It is used to describe the sequence of events or positions in time and space.
"See you next week at the same time."
The careful preservation and protection of natural resources, the environment, or historical sites to prevent damage, waste, or loss. It involves managing how humans interact with nature to ensure that ecosystems and species remain healthy and sustainable for the future.
To bind a person by a written contract, typically for a fixed period of apprenticeship or professional training. In a legal context, it can also mean to set forth specific charges or items in a formal document.
A vessel of any size designed for navigation on water, ranging from small manually powered craft to larger motorized units. While typically a noun, it is frequently used as a modifier to describe nautical items or specific shapes such as necklines or footwear.
A club is an organization for people who share a common interest, especially in sports or social activities. It can also refer to the heavy stick used to hit the ball in the game of golf.
"The club is important."
A situation where people or teams try to be better than others to win a prize or a game. It can also be an organized event like a sports match or a race.
"The competition is important."
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