Anyone who ever has took a Taxi you must have asked yourself “How much will I spend at the end of the race?“. It is not a trivial question, given that – unlike buses or metro – we cannot know the final amount in advance. A “spannometric” rule for making a rough estimate is to double the number of kilometers ...
The expression “radical chic” it was coined in 1970 by the American writer and journalist Tom Wolfe and is often used in a derogatory sense. The term criticizes the alleged inconsistency of those who, despite declaring themselves politically left-wing, live with a lifestyle that contradicts the traditional imaginary of radical militancy, characterized by egalitarian ideals and simplicity. The meaning of ...
The map of the countries that will adopt summer time in 2024. Credit: timeanddate.com On the night between Saturday 26 October and Sunday October 27, 2024 solar time will return in Italy: the clocks will move back an hour from 3:00 to 2:00, thus “retiring” daylight saving time until next spring. In our country the alternation between solar time and ...
Source: Randwick City Council, City Council Numerous black balls of tar of a few centimeters in diameter appeared in the second week of October on the beaches of Coogee and Gordons Bay, in New South Wales in Australia and then appeared along a stretch of coast of almost 10 km in the area east of Sydney causing alarms and the ...
In Rome the question ofwaste emergency has been a delicate topic for many years due to the great inconvenience it has caused. But why was it so difficult to manage and dispose of this waste? We tried to understand what the causes were and what the situation is like today in the capital, also discovering the municipal measures to remedy ...
The croissant (often referred to directly as a Neapolitan croissant) is an object which, according to popular beliefs, is capable of driving away misfortunes and making the evil eye goes away. It’s one of the most popular lucky charms of our country: although it is mainly widespread in Noon and is particularly famous that of Napleshis fame has reached the ...
According to many, practicing activities such as weight lifting or body building during adolescence would have negative effects on body growthcausing damage to the hormonal balance and preventing the natural increase in height. These concerns, however, are largely unjustified: there is evidence of negative effects of activities such as weight lifting and high intensity sports on growth, but they go ...
The “comet of the century” C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is still putting on a show high on the south-west horizon for three hours after sunset, visible through binoculars. As the days go by it is becoming weaker and weaker, saying goodbye definitively towards the end of October. If the show hasn’t quenched your hunger for hairy celestial bodies, here’s what they ...
It is snorted like cocaine, but it does not derive from coca leaves: la “pink cocaine” has risen to prominence due to its diffusion among very young people also in Italy and due to the recent news case linked to the death of the former member of One Direction Liam Paynewho died in Buenos Aires after consuming this substance. From ...
Succeed in protect your smartphone Since cyber attacks, Android or iPhone has become an essential “mission” given that our entire existence now passes through our mobile phone: health data, banking information, digital documents (such as driving license and health card), personal memories and much more. If attackers were to access your smartphone, it would be a real disaster! To prevent ...