Category Archives: English

The tennis champions

Posted on January 4, 2024 by babbityjean

A few years ago, all eyes turned to Italy as the next major force in the world of tennis.  Indeed, Matteo Berrettini, a young Roman, was an upcoming star — as were Lorenzo Musetti, Lorenzo Sonego, Matteo Arnaldi, — and … Continue reading →

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Astronomy Picture of Christmas Day

Posted on December 29, 2023 by babbityjean

NASA, the American Space Agency, awarded a Turin photographer, Valerio Minato, astronomical picture of the day for Christmas 2023.  The image, taken 10 days earlier on December 15, shows the alignment of the Basilica Superga, Monviso, and the moon.  The … Continue reading →

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The Leaning Tower of Bologna

Posted on December 15, 2023 by babbityjean

October 2023:  The Garisenda Tower in Bologna’s city center is on “high alert” for collapse.  No one knows when it could happen—three months, a year, 5 or 10 years.  The alert is yellow.  A red alert would imply an imminent … Continue reading →

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