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Remember how we talked about getting rid of stuff you no longer need in our last episode? This time we are going to delve a bit deeper: There are numerous words for things that you don’t need anymore and their usage varies: People put out their rubbish, garbage or trash. But then people sometimes talk rubbish, but never trash. If you are confused now, you have to listen to this episode. And there will be a little question for you at the end. If you know the answer, feel free to leave a comment and maybe win a little prize. Junk and trash Some notes on the fine differences in this pair of words by a professional Garbage @ Merriam-Webster Explore the word field in the online dictionary via the synonyms list Map of US disposal sites This page by the Environmental Protection Agency offers an interactive map.

RoPeCast is finally back from the summer break! And we are bringing along some insights on how differently people from the UK or the US get rid of the stuff they’ve stored in their attic, cellar or garage. Car boot sales around the UK Find locations of car boot sales all over the UK and some other European countries. Garage sales Read up on the American Garage sale and all the related topics listed on Wikipedia. Freecycle The modern way of giving away what you don\'t need without throwing it away.

Sarah Jerram is back in the studio. This time she and Peter are musing about possible reasons for the German reluctance to reproduce at a proper rate. Britain however does a much better job at that. Birth rate in Germany This page by the Federal Centre for Political Education provides statistical information on the German birth rate. (German) Birth rate in the UK The Office for National Statistics publishes information on births in Britain In Germany, a Tradition Falls, and Women Rise The American view on the German phenomenon as published by the New York Times