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A “frivolous dream” became a delightful reality when three friends from London made the first-ever crossing of the Riva Del Garda in Italy by a giant red and yellow inflatable castle. “Great Britain has such a great tradition as a seafaring nation and we really feel we have played no… Read the rest

A massive landslide split a hillside apart in the southern Italian town of Maierato, causing over 200 residents to be evacuated from their homes. In the footage above you can see residents running away from the mud and debris flowing down the hillside.
Initial reports claim that the landslide, which… Read the rest

Flowing lava spewing heat from beneath the earth’s surface, and temperatures so high you could roast a pig in seconds – active volcanoes are not only deadly but a sheer stunning sight. We round up some of the world’s most active volcanoes to bring you close to boiling point!
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When 8,000 families share the same surname, telling one another apart on paper can become a confusing, frustrating task. That’s why residents of Chioggia, Italy are rejoicing at a new decree from the interior of ministry that allows residents to use their nickname as a second, official surname, when filling… Read the rest

You heard me right. The U.S. has now claimed the throne as the world’s no. 1 favorite country. What’s the big surprise?… Read the rest Many say that the nation has President Barack Obama to thank. Global confidence in Obama has put the U.S. in a positive light. Even approval of America among

They are a rare breed. Extremely fast people who run 100 miles in less than 24 hours, racing through the world’s toughest endurance courses. They are crazy. They are awesome. And one of those crazy-awesome runners is my friend Krissy Moehl.
Krissy and her pack of American ultra-runners are in… Read the rest

Due to global warming causing glacial melt in the Alps, Italy and Switzerland are being forced to redraw their national border, a line that has remained unchanged since 1861, when Italy became a unified state.
The border in the Alps was originally charted along geographical points of reference such as… Read the rest