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The number three has a lot of importance in English. Here are some further examples of the power of three and ways to use it.
The former British Prime Minister Tony Blair once famously said in a political speech:”Education, education, education”. Why do you think he repeated it three times? Well, even 10 years since he said those three words they are often repeated in the media. Similarly, everyone remembers an older quote “Government of the people, by the people, for the people” by Abraham Lincoln.
So if you want to be a great public speaker remember to repeat it three times! But before you make a speech remember to practise, practise, practise. (by Prof. Simon Smith )

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Notes:
be recorded 記録された
Antarctica　南極大陸
hailstone　あられ
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Have you ever been on the LiveScience Web site? They have all kinds of interesting information. For example, the highest temperature ever recorded was 136 degrees Fahrenheit (about 57.8 degrees Celsius) in Libya, and the lowest temperature was minus 128.5 degrees F (minus 89.2 degrees Celsius) in Antarctica. The heaviest hailstone, weighing 2.25 pounds, fell in Bangladesh. What do you think they would say about Shimane – one of the places with the most cloudy days? (by Prof. Carmella Lieske)
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