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Wikipedia celebrates 15 years (but don’t believe everything you read)

Posted on March 3, 2016 by babbityjean

Many young people today cannot imagine a world without Wikipedia, the online reference for just about anything.  On (or near) its birthday I thought I’d retrace its history—both interesting and controversial. Its origins date back to 2000.  It was an … Continue reading →

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Che Mondo Sarebbe Senza Nutella?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by babbityjean

Che Mondo Sarebbe Senza Nutella? Questo è lo slogan per Nutella, il nome commerciale per una crema spalmabile di cacao e nocciole a base di zucchero e olio di palma.  È stata creata nel 1964, e molti bambini italiani sono … Continue reading →

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What Would the World Be Without Nutella?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by babbityjean

That is the slogan (Che mondo sarebbe senza Nutella) for Nutella, the commercial name for a kind of spreadable cream of cocoa and hazelnuts made with sugar and palm oil.    It was created in 1964, and many Italian children grew … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia | 1 Comment