Category Archives: English

10 questions to challenge your brain

Posted on November 22, 2018 by babbityjean

Here is a quick test that appeared in Corriere.it to see if you pay attention and avoid the pitfalls, both old and new. The Quiz The 3 children The Mom of Paul has three children.  The first is named April, the … Continue reading →

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The Most Divisive Writer in Italy Today

Posted on November 15, 2018 by babbityjean

The mafia, and in this case the Camorra, avoids the spotlight at all costs.  Crime syndicates want no attention on their methods and activities.  And on their names.  But that is exactly what Roberto Saviano did in his first book, … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Film, Foto, Immigrazione, Italia, Libri, Mafia, Napoli, Politica | 1 Comment

Guinness Book of Records

Posted on November 8, 2018 by babbityjean

First published in 1955, the Guinness Book of Records was intended to settle disputes in pub quizzes. It has since taken on a life of its own with a lot of crazy people competing for often bizarre titles. Italy has its fair … Continue reading →

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