Separate waste collection in Italy from north to south: the ranking of the best regions
The numbers from the latest ISPRA report tell us that in Italy separate waste collection has exceeded (66.6%) for the ...
Japan has unique vending machines: how many Jidōhanbaiki there are and why they are popular
In Japan you just need to stop in front of a vending machine to understand how everyday life works there ...
Eric Moussambani is the slowest swimmer in history: the solo Olympic 100m freestyle race in Sydney
Eric Moussambani Malonga, nicknamed “Eric the Eel”, went down in history as the slowest swimmer ever. We are at the ...
Who were the “muckrakers”, American pioneers of investigative journalism who exposed scandals
With the deadline muckrakers we indicate a small group of investigative journalists (but also, to a lesser extent, writers and ...
The art of Michaelina Wautier, the Flemish painter whose works were attributed to men, has been rediscovered
You have probably never heard of Michaelina Wautier: for years, in fact, the paintings of this Flemish painter, active in ...
Is it written all attached or separate? From “good morning” to “alright”: the words we get wrong most often
Is it written “alongside” or “next to”? “In form” or “in form”? “OK” or “alright”? Beyond or afterlife? It often ...
Taiwanese jadeite cabbage is the “Mona Lisa of Asia”: why this work of art is so loved
It often happens that museums, despite hosting varied and rich collections, become famous for one work of art in particular: ...
Does Pet Therapy work? Here’s what studies and institutions say
All it takes is a meow, a wagging tail when we get home and we immediately feel better. We call ...
Why do they say “what a drag”: origin and meaning of the expression to indicate boredom or disappointment
In Italy when we want to complain, say that we are bored, show disappointment, or rail against someone, “what a ...
Is it possible to control our dreams? What are lucid dreams and how do they work
Among all the dream phenomena, one in particular has captured the collective imagination: lucid dreams, experiences in which the dreamer ...
