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Caty Weaver and Mario Ritter Jr. host today's program. First: If you are looking for low-space houseplants that are easy to grow – even without soil – air plants might be the right choice. These plants require only moderate care and can attach themselves to things like trees, rocks and buildings. Bryan Lynn reports on these easy-care plants. (:58) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/no-soil-needed-to-grow-air-plants-at-home/7935103.html Then: Poleana is a game that was created in Mexican prisons. It is played with four people, dice and a square wooden box with a sunken center. Each player ties to be the first to get their game pieces around the box first. The box represents the limits of a prison and winning freedom is the game’s goal. Anna Matteo and Mario Ritter explain Poleana and its history. (7:38) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/game-born-in-mexican-prisons-brings-people-together/7912736.html Next: In the U.S., three million older people seek medical care for fall-related injuries each year. But, doctors say there are ways to prevent those falls and train yourself to have better balance. Jill Robbins presents the subject for the LE Health and Lifestyle Report. (13:30) https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/learn-to-have-better-balance-and-prevent-falls-as-you-age/7935384.html Then: The Lesson of the Day. Jill Robbins and Andrew Smith base their instruction on the LE video series Let's Learn English. Today, they spend a lot of time on a little word used in e

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