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Mushroom Hunting Kills 18 People in 10 Days

According to the latest reports of la Repubblica, Italian newspaper, in the recent weeks at least 18 people have been left dead by mushroom hunting as the blessed Italian mushroom season started earlier

10 Nazi War Criminals Brought to Justice in Exile

10 Nazi War Criminals Brought to Justice in Exile

Having ordered the systematic murder of millions of people, Nazi Germany was responsible for some of the darkest days in human history. However, following the defeat of the Axis powers, justice was not instantaneous. In fact, many of those responsible for the atrocities of the Third Reich managed...

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Segugio Italiano Dog Breed

The Segugio Italiano comes from the scenthound family and is a native of Italy. It has a unique way of hunting in that it herds the hare by making big circles around it and brings it to the hunter for the kill. “Seguire” is the Italian word meaning “to follow” and this is...

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Timaeus by Plato

TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...

Mystery of Global Animal Kill of Fish, Birds, and Crabs Deepens With Dove Deaths in Italy

Mystery of Global Animal Kill of Fish, Birds, and Crabs Deepens With Dove Deaths in Italy

The mystery of the cause of global animal deaths of fish, birds, and crabs deepens as thousands of doves fell from the sky over Faenza, Italy. This latest mass kill has scientists around the world puzzled as residence in the small Italian town were pummeled with falling doves late this week....

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Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Breed

The Lagotto Romagnolo is an ancient retrieving breed known for its skill in searching truffles in the flat open country and the hills of Romagna, Italy. Its name means “water dog from Romagna.” It has a height of 16 to 19 inches and weighs from 24 to 35 pounds, square built and well proportioned...

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Saint Bernard Dog Breed

This Swiss national dog got its name from Bernard of Menthon, the 11th century monk who established the traveler’s hospice situated on the dangerous Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. They were developed from crossing the ancient Tibetan Mastiff, the Great Dane, the Greater Swiss...

10 Most Notorious Mafia Bosses on Earth

10 Most Notorious Mafia Bosses on Earth

The Mafia. The name alone conjures shadowy images of underworld activity: debts and allegiances, honor and respect, family, power, and death. Add to that the popular cinematic exploits of Hollywood Mafioso as portrayed by Brando, De Niro, Pacino et al, and there is a romanticism associated with...

The 50 Most Influential Jews of the Current Era

The 50 Most Influential Jews of the Current Era

Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...

10 Most Bizarre Contact Sports on Earth

10 Most Bizarre Contact Sports on Earth

http://www.visitashbourne.co.uk/ashbourne-royal-shrovetide-football/ There are plenty of sports out there, and plenty of weird sports at that; Aussie Rules Football for instance, or boot tossing. However, there are none in the world as bizarre, as unhinged and downright potty as the ten sports...