Category Archives: English

Amadeo Giannini: The Banker of the People

Posted on June 25, 2015 by babbityjean

Amadeo Peter Giannini (San Jose, 1870 – 1949) was a famous American banker. His parents were Italian immigrants who came from Favale di Malvaro near Genoa in the region of Luguria. The father, Giovanni, emigrated to pursue the California Gold … Continue reading →

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Here are the most beautiful Italian towns and cities from film

Posted on June 18, 2015 by babbityjean

Aosta (Valle d’Aosta) – The Bard Fort that dominates the village not far from the capital is the fortress that hides the scepter of Loki in the Avengers: Age of Ultron, sequel to Marvel, which was recently released (2015).  Other … Continue reading →

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How many types of passports are there in the world?

Posted on June 11, 2015 by babbityjean

Can you guess? I would have thought hundreds, closer to 1,000. The answer is 192. They all pretty much have the same size and format. They generally contain the holder’s name, place and date of birth, signature, and other identifying … Continue reading →

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