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Italy: Little Known Facts About Well Known Places
Italy Little Known Facts About Well Known Places
Author: David Hoffman
Did you know? —
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  • — Giorgio Armani designed the uniforms worn by members of the Italian Air Force.
  • — Shakespeare used Italian...  more »


  • Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms, which is set in northeast Italy during World War I, is credited with bringing the word ciao into the English language.


  • Vatican City has its own currency.


"In this follow-up to the popular Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Stuff, David Hoffman delves into the stories behind some of our favorite places.

Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Places goes beyond the obvious to reveal the tidbits that we have yet to discover. Covering every aspect- from food, film, and fashion to people, history, and art- these collections of offbeat facts and figures are guaranteed to delight a first-time visitor and surprise even the most jaded local.

Packed with a wealth of revelations, Little-Known Facts about Well-Known Places is a must-have for know-it-alls, information addicts, curious readers, armchair travelers, and pop culture junkies of all ages."
ISBN-13: 9781435104297
ISBN-10: 1435104293
Publication Date: 9/2008
Pages: 199
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Publisher: Metro Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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