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<p><strong>Today's story:</strong> Zippers are everywhere: on clothes, bags, and accessories. But the basic design of a zipper hasn't changed in a century. Now, though, the world's biggest zipper maker, YKK, has a new design that eliminates the tape next to the zipper's teeth. The result is a zipper that's lighter, more flexible, and better looking.</p><p><strong>Transcript & Exercises:</strong> <a href="https://plainenglish.com/820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plainenglish.com/820</a></p><p><strong>Full lesson:</strong> https://plainenglish.com/820 </p><p>--</p><p><strong>Upgrade all your skills in English:</strong> Plain English is the best current-events podcast for learning English.</p><p>You might be learning English to improve your career, enjoy music and movies, connect with family abroad, or even prepare for an international move. Whatever your reason, we'll help you achieve your goals in English.</p><p><strong>How it works:</strong> Listen to a new st...