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Italy
Wall of Ancient Pompeii Collapses…Again
Another day of rain, another day Pompeii could fall again.
Michelangelo’s David, Finally As It Was Always Meant To Be Seen
“I saw an angel in the block of marble and I just chiseled ’til I set him free.”
QUOTES: Bossi on Berlusconi
“A piloted crisis is better than one groping in the dark.”
— UMBERTO BOSSI, leader of Italy’s Northern League party, saying scandal-plagued and politically endangered Silvio Berlusconi might resign as Italy’s prime minister – …
Better Book That Italy Trip: House of Gladiators Collapses, Monuments In Danger
The collapse of an ancient house in Pompeii could be just the beginning.
Italians Announce Plans to Ban Miniskirts, Sandcastles and Everything Else Fun
Who needs SPF 50 when you’re wearing trousers?
Happy National Bologna Day! 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Bologna
My bologna has a first name, and it also has a completely useless commemorative holiday!
Italy to Apple: Remove Offensive “Mafia and Pizza” App
Mamma mia! An Italian politician has demanded that Apple remove the “What Country” app from the iTunes store after the travel guide summed up the Mediterranean nation with the words “pizza, mafia, pasta, scooters.”
The New Danger-Career: Mushroom Hunting?
At least 18 people have died over the past 10 days in rural Italy in the hunt for delicacy mushrooms. That’s right, mushrooms.
Italy vs. Florence: Who Owns David?
Florence has threatened to take the Italian government to court over questions of ownership of Michelangelo’s iconic David.
Ice Cream Month: From Bacon to Caviar, Seven Flavors to Make You Scream
Thanks to former President Ronald Reagan, July is National Ice Cream Month. Think of the countless tastes to celebrate with — vanilla…chocolate…strawberry…caviar…
Ethics Quiz: What Do You Do When 2 Million Euros Spill on the Highway?
I’m willing to bet you all thought the only place you’d find money flowing through the streets would be either in a bad lottery commercial, or a Lucky Charms ad. Well think again! (via BBC)