Category Archives: English

3 Doctors and a Hospital:  How a disease saved Jews during WWII

Posted on October 4, 2019 by babbityjean

It was October 16, 1943, shortly after 5:00 a.m.  On duty at the Fatebenefratelli Hospital, on the Tiber Island in Rome, were Giovanni Borromeo, the head physician, Vittorio Sacerdoti, a young practicing physician, and Adriano Ossicini, a medical student.  From … Continue reading →

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New Euro Banknotes

Posted on September 26, 2019 by babbityjean

On the 20th anniversary year of the debut of the euro, the European Central Bank (ECB) has issued new 100- and 200-euro banknotes.  It completes the second series of banknotes, called the Europa series, gradually introduced over the past 2 … Continue reading →

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12 Puzzles to test your brain

Posted on September 14, 2019 by babbityjean

These brainteasers appeared in Corriere della sera after appearing in the Daily Mail.  The answers are at the end.  Peter’s Headache Peter has a terrible headache.  His doctor gave him 5 pills to relieve the pain, telling him to take one … Continue reading →

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