This Ligurian town is truly a tourists magnet. No wonder it is one of the most visited coastal area in province of La Spezia. After our trip in the morning to Cararra, the famous marble quarry-town, we proceeded to Porto Venere. The weather was still sunny that afternoon but later as our tour ended, the […]

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The driver’s test was invented in France. In 1893, drivers of all self-propelled vehicles had to undergo an exam that included driving ability and vehicle repair. somewhere in California on our way to Universal Studio, Hollywood, LA, Cal.amazing seeing this car without cover on its back!! only in America…this is verboten (not allowed) in Germany!!

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Every year, Bavarians and their guests drink 1.2 million gallons of beer during Oktoberfest. The first Oktoberfest was in 1810 and celebrated the marriage of King Ludwig I of Bavaria.

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Fireflies actually contain Luciferin. This substance when combined with oxygen will enable them to produce light. This process is called bioluminescence and they light up to attract the mate. The same is true with the angler fish which also produces light, although they use it to catch prey.

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Would you rather be the pajamas or the meow? An alternative to the outdated slang expression “cat’s pajamas” was “cat’s meow”. Both terms meant that someone or something was wonderful or remarkable.

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