Why we give Christmas gifts and how long has the tradition existed: history and meaning

Why we give Christmas gifts and how long has the tradition existed: history and meaning
Gifts under the Christmas tree are that cliché that we have known since we were children and that every year, ...

The Statue of Liberty is one of the monuments with the most replicas in the world: how many there are and where they are located

The Statue of Liberty is one of the monuments with the most replicas in the world: how many there are and where they are located
In Brazil, strong gusts of wind caused the Statue of Liberty in Guaíba, in the Porto Alegre region, to collapse. ...

Two parachutists crash and die in Fano: why the collision of two parachutes is so dangerous

Two parachutists crash and die in Fano: why the collision of two parachutes is so dangerous
The two expert parachutists Ermes Zampa (70 years old) and Violetta Laiketsion (63 years old) died in a dramatic accident ...

How much does it cost to organize the Olympics? From Paris to Milan Cortina 2026 here’s who pays for everything

How much does it cost to organize the Olympics? From Paris to Milan Cortina 2026 here's who pays for everything
When a country and one (or more) cities are chosen to host the Olympic Games, what begins the day after ...

What are the 5 smallest independent states in the world? Test yourself with the Geopop quiz

What are the 5 smallest independent states in the world? Test yourself with the Geopop quiz
To be considered independent, a state must possess several requirements, including a territory – even if tiny – over which ...

The weight of words and respect for institutions, an evaluation of Minister Bernini’s intervention in Atreju

The weight of words and respect for institutions, an evaluation of Minister Bernini's intervention in Atreju
During the political demonstration in Atreju, University Minister Anna Maria Bernini was challenged by a group of medical students opposed ...

Italian lottery: how it works and what are the chances of winning

Italian lottery: how it works and what are the chances of winning
The Italian Lottery is the national lottery in which you can participate by purchasing one or more 5 euro tickets ...

Why the thirteenth is lower than the salary: what it is, when it arrives and how the amount is calculated

Why the thirteenth is lower than the salary: what it is, when it arrives and how the amount is calculated
The thirteenth (also called “Christmas bonus”) is an additional monthly salary that is paid to all employees (public and private) ...

The 5 plurals that we get wrong most often: from nouns ending in -cia and -gia to compound ones

The 5 plurals that we get wrong most often: from nouns ending in -cia and -gia to compound ones
The most incorrect plurals among Italians? Cherries, suitcases, rain and oranges probably, but even compound nouns give us a lot ...

How many km does a footballer run in 90 minutes of a match? Distances and intensity change by role and age

How many km does a footballer run in 90 minutes of a match? Distances and intensity change by role and age
The professional footballer embodies a unique athletic combination. He must possess the endurance of a distance runner, capable of covering ...