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
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
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
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 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
The professional footballer embodies a unique athletic combination. He must possess the endurance of a distance runner, capable of covering ...
What does “chapeau” mean and when is the expression used?
Chapeau it is a French word that literally means “hat”, but in the transition to Italian it has changed meaning: ...
What is the Bouba-Kiki effect and what the sound of your name says about you
There is a particularly interesting phenomenon that shows how the human brain tends to systematically associate sounds and shapes: the ...
The story of the Piazza Fontana massacre: why it changed Italy
The terrorist attack known as the “Piazza Fontana massacre” saw the detonation of a bomb in the Banca Nazionale dell’Agricoltura, ...
How is it best to defrost frozen food? The safest method is the refrigerator
Freezing is one of the best known and most used food preservation techniques, especially in the home. When the temperature ...
