Idle days

Facts on China Little known facts about China: it has the oldest children in the world. Various international panels came to this shocking conclusion. And although results have been circulating since October 2016, the ‘establishment‘ systematically refuses publication and diffusion. Other yet striking facts: most people in China drink tea more than any other beverages. …

Salute! Costruire Salute: a storm of protest broke out when the Regional Health Department launched a new campaign. ‘How much can a woman drink?’ Referring to the dose of alcohol related to health. Nothing wrong with spreading the ‘alcohol awareness’ idea. Nothing wrong with addressing women rather than men. Well, something went wrong anyway. Doctor …

Introducing street food Why is street food so popular and ubiquitous in Sicily? Is it a reminiscence of the many occupying powers? Or is it a direct result of the abundant raw material? Some suggest it’s the sea breeze, some even hint at a secret society. Just to be sure we’re talking about the same subject: street …

Fast, faster, the fastest A couple of days before I was flying to Rome, a friend sent me this article. The connecting idea frankly seemed a bit dim. A flight for a flight I guess. One hour from Palermo to Rome, one hour from London to New York he wrote in an accompanying message. Was he having a laugh? …