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Repeat Pretend-Italian Adam Driver Sounded Off On The ‘What Is It With Italy?’ Subject: ‘Who Gives A Sh*t?’

Universal Adam Driver has had many fantastic roles in his career: boyfriend to Lena Dunham, husband to Lady Gaga, and ex-husband to Scarlett Johansson. But when he’s not playing a sulking boyfriend or space son, he’s playing Italians, and he thinks it’s weird that everyone has been asking him about it. “So many people have …

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‘I thought I was getting a good deal’: Woman says she bought ‘handmade’ purse in Italy thinking it was one-of-a-kind. She later found it on Amazon

A woman shared her experience buying a bag at a leather market in Italy. Spoiler alert: she found the same one on Amazon. TikToker Catlin (@catlintran) issued a public service announcement to those traveling to Italy. “Check on Amazon before you purchase any handbags from those leather markets or the street markets,” she said. Then, …

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On this day (13 November, 1918 CE ), allied troops from the UK, France & Italy occupied Constantinople after the Ott…

On this day (13 November, 1918 CE ), allied troops from the UK, France & Italy occupied Constantinople after the Ottoman defeat in World War 1. The Treaty of Lausanne signed on July 24, 1923 CE brought an official end to the occupation. It was also in fact the first time the Ottomans did not …

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Did Stanley Tucci Ever Live in Italy? Details on Time Abroad (EXCLUSIVE)

In an exclusive interview with ‘Distractify,’ Stanley Tucci spoke about his Italian heritage, formative experiences abroad, and his 2023 holiday meal kit with S.Pellegrino. Source: Matt Holyoak Productions Five-time Emmy winner Stanley Tucci is known for his roles in the The Hunger Games franchise, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Lovely Bones. But it was …

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I Traveled To Italy For The First Time As An Adult And Learned So Much

Although English is the second-most spoken language in Italy, that doesn’t mean you’ll find all Italian citizens speaking it fluently. After attending a wedding in Florence, we headed to the underrated, beautiful island of Ischia. Although it’s not as popular as nearby islands like Capri and Amalfi Coast, it’s equally stunning.  During our stay in …

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