A "run on the bank" usually happens when people believe there is danger a bank may fail or close.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

Automatic faucets use an electronic sensor to start and stop the flow of water when people wash their hands.

VOA: special.2011.04.06

Medical imaging technology has identified at least ten parts of the brain that are active when people empathize.

VOA: special.2011.08.10

When people think of carrots, they usually picture in their mind a vegetable that is long,thin and orange.

VOA: special.2009.02.24

The researchers said the judges could identify some personality traits even when people were pictured in controlled positions.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

Many of the animals die when people harvesting other kinds of fish pull in sharks by accident.

VOA: special.2009.06.16

When people began sailing out of sight of land, sailors did not know how to tell where they were on the open sea.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

That expression comes from the days when people slept on beds filled with dried grass or hay.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

Rates are higher when people do not trust their leaders or feel protected or connected to society.

VOA: special.2009.12.19

He noted that a baked potato is not high in fat, but it becomes fatty when people add sour cream and butter to it.

VOA: special.2011.07.05

Her book shows what is possible when people come together to work cooperatively to save animals.

VOA: special.2009.11.18

Ancient Greek myths told of a time long ago when people lived in peace and happiness.

VOA: special.2010.06.06

Even when people are present, the birds reportedly eat food that has been thrown away.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

Someone who wants to break into the house will then know when people are away.

VOA: special.2009.09.14