3.6 million tons of pasta are produced every year in Italy, and the turnover of this industry is EUR 7 billion - these data were recalled in connection with World Pasta Day celebrated today. On this occasion, the biggest myths about Italy's favorite dish were debunked.more
In the village of Conqueiros in central Portugal, the world's oldest dog, Bobi, has parted with his life. The four-legged pet was more than 31 years old, meaning he was the longest-lived dog in the world.more
A 480-year-old sweet chestnut that has withstood storms, firewood collectors and, increasingly, parties and picnics beneath its boughs has been crowned tree of the year.
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The UK is home to the top three most overpriced tourist attractions in the world, according to new research.
Coming in at number one is a place dedicated to one of the UK’s biggest cultural exports.
The Warner Bros Studio Tour - The Making of Harry Potter lets fans indulge in the wizarding world and see all the biggest sets from all the films.more
Passengers were left stranded in Tenerife after their holiday flight back to Gatwick was cancelled because someone ‘defecated’ on the toilet floor.more
A piece of street art appeared in central London this week, and has sparked rumours it could be a new Banksy.
The spraypainted black-and-white work features a robotic arm writing the words “another world is possible”, as three people attempt to drag it away using ropes.more
As early as 14 October, a annular solar eclipse will be visible in the United States, Central and South American countries. In Poland, the nearest solar eclipse will be visible on 29 March 2025. However, it will be a partial eclipse.more
Dorothy Hoffner, 104, of Chicago, tandem skydived with an instructor on Sunday. She is the oldest person to accomplish such a feat, the ABC network portal reported.more
Krakow joins the UNICEF "Child-friendly City" program, thus becoming an official candidate for this title. The mayor of the city has already signed an agreement on this matter with the UNICEF authorities.more
Health officials in the UK have launched a consultation on increasing the concentration of alcohol in soft drinks. The Ministry of Health hopes that this move will encourage more people to switch to "alcohol-free" drinks.more
The British television station ITV will soon start producing the series "Ruth", which will tell the story of Ruth Ellis. She was the last woman in Britain to be executed by hanging.more
With Donkey as your host, the property – owned, operated by and located on Ardverikie Estate – is the absolute spit of the iconic swamp home we all know and love from the films.
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24 bottles of 190-year-old Scotch whiskey, probably the oldest in the world, which were found in the cellars of one of the castles, will be auctioned. It is expected that the price of a single bottle should reach 10,000 pounds.more
Consumer group Which? warned that the same food product can cost up to 9 times more if it is branded. Supermarkets have therefore been urged to ensure that budget lines are available at all points of sale - and in sufficient quantities.more
The National Commission for State Language Standards of Ukraine has decided that it is permissible to write the words "Russia", "Moscow", "Russian Federation", etc. in Ukrainian in lowercase in unofficial texts.more
The U.S. Department of State has divided the languages that diplomats learn into four categories based on the average time it takes to master them. It is easiest to learn European languages - reports the British weekly "Economist".more
If anyone would like to work remotely from home in a picturesque village in sunny Sardinia, they can do so without worrying about the price of rent. The Ollolai town council has just offered premises for a symbolic amount - one euro per month.more
Interactive dinosaur models based on those in Crystal Palace Park are now available to view online for the first time.
The popular original models are roughly 170 years old and require restoration, something the digital scans should aid with.more
Fire ants, one of the world's most invasive and destructive species, have reached Europe, according to a study recently published in the journal Current Biology. Scientists found 88 nests of these insects near Syracuse, Sicily.more
Belonging to Britain's Princess Diana, a famous red jumper with a single black sheep between rows of white, found after years, was sold at auction in New York for $1.14 million, British media reported today.more
A 3D-made equestrian statue of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not even survive two years in the Upper Palatinate town of Etsdorf, writes the dpa agency. According to the artist Wilhelm Koch, the 2.70-metre-high sculpture collapsed on the night between Wednesday and Thursday.more
