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In which country there is an app to warn if your date is a relative?
It may sound weird, but there is a country in the world, where people use an app to warn them if the person they are going to kiss or have a relationship with, is a relative! [Read more…] about In which country there is an app to warn if your date is a relative?
The number of smokers in China is bigger than the population of the US
Did you know that people in China consume and produce huge amounts of tobacco? China produces 42% of the world’s cigarettes. [Read more…] about The number of smokers in China is bigger than the population of the US
Paganini publishes his mother’s letters to prove he’ s a human
Niccolo Paganini, the great Italian violinist, was thought to be the Son of the Devil or that he had sold his soul, as he was incredibly talented. [Read more…] about Paganini publishes his mother’s letters to prove he’ s a human
What’ s the story behind the song “Wake me up when September ends” by the Green Day?
“Wake me up when September ends” said Billie Joe Armstrong, member of the band ‘Green Day’, to his mum after his dad’ s death, caused by throat cancer. [Read more…] about What’ s the story behind the song “Wake me up when September ends” by the Green Day?
Ten things you ignored about caffeine
Being a powerful source of energy and concentration for many people around the world, caffeine hasn’ t revealed all of its secrets. [Read more…] about Ten things you ignored about caffeine
Broccoli was introduced to the U.S. by Italian immigrants
Broccoli, “Broccolo” in Italian, used to be incorpopated in the Italian eating habits since the Roman Empire and was introduced to the U.S. by Italian immigrants, without being widely known until the 20s. [Read more…] about Broccoli was introduced to the U.S. by Italian immigrants
Sinatra’s ‘My way’ banned from bars in Philippines
The ban of the song ‘My way’ by Frank Sinatra has been decided in karaoke bars in Manila, as it used to lead to many fights, due to ‘butching’. [Read more…] about Sinatra’s ‘My way’ banned from bars in Philippines
Which dreams tend to be less vivid?
Dreams do not last for over 20 minutes and the they mainly occur during the REM stage (Rapid Eye Movement), when brain activity is high, which is revealed by continuous movements of the eyes. [Read more…] about Which dreams tend to be less vivid?
Cassel cries over Bellucci’ s bloody face in ‘Irreversible’
Vincent Cassel, Bellucci’s ex husband, started crying as soon as he saw a scene with his wife with blood all over her face in the film “Irreversible (2002)” in Cannes. [Read more…] about Cassel cries over Bellucci’ s bloody face in ‘Irreversible’