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Tell me what you call peanuts and I’ll tell you what region you’re from
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10 (plus one) forgotten Italian words to dust off
Italian is a very rich language, capable of expertly mixing classical roots, regionalisms and foreign borrowings. Yet, in everyday life, ...
Which are the 2 “doubly” landlocked countries in the world: guess them with the Geopop quiz
For a State, having an outlet to the sea or the Ocean is a fundamental advantage: maritime routes, in fact, ...
Egypt, Italian mission discovers an ancient solar temple of Pharaoh Niuserra from 4500 years ago
A new and important archaeological discovery comes from Egypt, where an Italian mission is bringing to light the remains of ...
What happens if you mail a letter addressed to Santa Claus: magic
If you mail a letter to Santa Claus, especially if you send it via postal services that have dedicated initiatives ...
Who are the maranza, what does the term mean and why are they called that?
In recent years the word “maranza” has entered everyday language: we find it on social media, in newspapers and even ...
“If saturated with water it can swallow us”: how much do you know? Solve the CruciPop
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