We lack the temperance to resist violence
A great virtue, lost and discredited. To curb impulses and avoid falling into barbarism.
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Only in Italy do you still pay for the telephone directory?
A small waste, but a hateful one. No one consults a paper phone book anymore.
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Why laughing helps you sleep well
It reduces stress and increases melatonin. Try it before giving in to sleeping pills.
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The word Peace is now unpronounceable
We're accustomed to the idea that only violence can bring order. Even in personal relationships.
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The super bonus was the scam of the century, costing every Italian 2.100 euros so far.
Every day, some construction site is seized for stolen money and work never done. A waste we've all paid for and will continue to pay for years to come.
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Each of us uses 198 plastic bags a year (Video)
Almost two a day. And yet we could easily replace them.
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Uber now costs more than taxis
It's the usual trick of internet predators: they start with low prices, then as soon as customers arrive, they raise them. Using algorithms.
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Social media addiction isn't defeated in court.
The convictions of Meta and Google for being addictive mark a turning point. But to change the paradigm, we must start with parents, not children.
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Methods to control anger
Take your time. Don't dwell on the same grudges. Get moving. And remember a well-known law of physics applied to human behavior.
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Why getting an identity card in Rome is such a hassle
Finally, waits. Requests on the portal for appointments are unsuccessful. And speculation by CAFs offering a "turnkey" service for €100.
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In Italy there are only 1.000 cinemas left
A few years ago, there were almost 3.000. In just one year, 2021, over 500 were closed. A multiple waste.
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How good it is to laugh
Not only do you become happier, but also healthier. Muscles, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health improve.
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The naive and delusional idea that war can be short
A naive mistake that many have made throughout history, right up to Putin and Trump.
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Few things do better than a kiss
A storm of positive substances that starts in the brain before the heart. A kiss also activates 34 facial muscles and 112 postural ones.
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Feelings can also be taught
It used to be called Sentimental Education. Never has it been as necessary as it is today.
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When nostalgia becomes toxic
When lived under the poignant sign of memory, it is pleasure. It becomes pain if it is wrapped around the declination of regret.
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Humility is hard work, but it's worth it
It protects against the dangers of narcissism. It wards off hubris. And it brings people together.
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Things you should never ask ChatGPT
A love letter. An apology for a mistake. A diagnosis and medical treatment. When it's best not to consult artificial intelligence.
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Time for yourself should never be lacking
Commitments and responsibilities are often an excuse. If we neglect ourselves, we're even less likely to want to spend time with others.
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Melancholy is not a sad feeling
A feeling hidden in the shadow of an oxymoron. But its light is a desire worth grasping. Without the fear of being trapped.
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