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The story of Frank Lentini, the man with 3 legs

An exceptional man with expceptional features. The post The story of Frank Lentini, the man with 3 legs appeared first on Life in Italy.

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Jokes about Italians

Everybody knows about  British humor, but Italians have their very own kind of humor, too. See below the jokes about Italians and funny Italian jokes that will make you laugh! You’ll find all jokes in...

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10 Italian Inventions and Discoveries

10 Italian Inventions and Discoveries including firefighters and shopping centres The list of things we relate with Italy is very long – and tasty – with pizza, pasta, coffee, cheese, tiramisu,...

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Gianluigi Buffon, the world champion, has retired his gloves

A surprise for both his Italian fans and his international fans. An announcement that has been floating around for a while, but that the renowned Italian goalie appears to have attempted to avoid as...

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Italian centenarians: longevity secrets

Italy is not known for its delicious cuisine, gorgeous landscapes, or rich cultural legacy. Or, more accurately, it is also this, but there is much more. Italy has one of the world’s five blue zones,...

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The Salerno-Reggio Calabria freeway will be the first European smart road

According to the latest ANAS (National Autonomous Company of State Roads) updates, a true engineering marvel will soon arrive in Italy. Our engineers are working on a highly sophisticated project that...

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Five things to do in Italy in November

November is a great month to visit Italy: the colors of Fall and the beauty of the landscape are matched by a wealth of traditional fairs and celebrations. The post Five things to do in Italy in...

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The Umarelli Express in Milan: A Journey of Smiles and Construction Sites

In Milan, the long-awaited Umarelli Express has recently made its debut, capturing the attention of citizens of all ages. This unique rail journey has won the hearts of seniors and retirees, who, with...

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Pandoro-Gate: Recap of Chiara Ferragni’s Media Controversy

From a social trendsetter to the center of a commercial scandal, Chiara Ferragni, the renowned Italian influencer, has been fined by the Antitrust for her promotional campaign during Pink Christmas...

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Sanremo 2024: Russell Crowe will be a guest at the 74th edition of the Festival

Great news for die-hard fans of Oscar-winning cinema, especially those fond of the beloved rebel gladiator. Russell Crowe, globally renowned for his legendary role as Maximus Decimus Meridius in...

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In Italy, it’s a hunt for Fleximan, the speed camera slayer

Italy is the European country with the highest number of speed cameras, a fact that doesn’t surprise me as an Italian driver. More than 8,000 speed cameras have been installed, compared to around 3,800...

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Record in Italy: Former Naval Operator Renews Driver’s License at 101 Years Old

Salvatore Fanconi has been in the spotlight in the past few hours after successfully passing medical examinations and tests for the renewal of his driver’s license. “It’s important for me to stay...

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Italy’s smallest village welcomes a new birth: 33 inhabitants and a baby girl

The story of Monterone is an incredible tale: this tiny Italian village, nestled in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, celebrates the arrival of a new member of its community. With only 33 residents,...

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Sex and Italians: a story of evolution

Sex and Italians: a relationship with difficulties and positive changes. The post Sex and Italians: a story of evolution appeared first on Life in Italy.

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Bars in Italy

The concept of going to a bar, and the definition of the bar itself, is very different in Italy from that held in any Anglo-Saxon or Northern European country. The post Bars in Italy appeared first on...

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History of Women’s emancipation in Italy

A short overview of how women obtained emancipation in Italy and what can still be done to truly make il Belpaese a gender equal country. The post History of Women’s emancipation in Italy appeared...

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Perugia: dog waits for owner at emergency Room, touching the Web

It’s always difficult not to look with tenderness at the affection between a dog and its faithful human friend. This is the story that comes from Perugia (Umbria), when Mr. Italo went to the emergency...

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Installed in Italy a wind phone to “talk” to the departed

A moment of introspection, silence, and liberation for those who approach using the wind phone (telefono del vento in Italian), without wires and coins to pay. The wind phone is an initiative that...

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