Category Archives: English

April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2020 by babbityjean

April Fool’s Day is a tradition followed in many countries throughout the world.  Jokes or pranks are played on people, usually with good-natured intent.  The tradition has characteristics similar to holidays, such as Hilaria of ancient Rome, which are related … Continue reading →

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The Cookie Wars

Posted on March 19, 2020 by babbityjean

They are the two superpower Italian food companies:  Ferrero and Barilla.  Both share long histories with the reins of the business passed down to family members for generations.  Both have expanded and acquired many other businesses along the way.  Both … Continue reading →

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Iris Origo’s Diaries

Posted on March 5, 2020 by babbityjean

It is said that the best diaries of the second world war were written by women.  They sensed that they were living through a crucial time in history, and they felt the duty to record it.  In fact, War in … Continue reading →

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