Libri/Leggende
The three sections of Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy
Hell, Purgatory Paradise
Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso
What drink are you not allowed to toast (cheers) with?
Water!
The average life expectance of an Italian +/- 3 years
~83 (80-86) The second highest life expectance in Europe, and 6th in the world. (Highest average age in Europe and 2nd worldwide to Japan)
This company is the largest car manufacturer in Italy, an industry which makes up ~5.2% of Italy's GDP, but makes exceptionally small cars, able to fit in almost any parallel spot.
FIAT
The name of the Old Witch-like Woman who gives gifts to children the Epiphany Eve
Befana
What clothing garment is not allowed on a bed?
A hat (priests would put rest their hats on the death bed)
The number of Shakespear's 38 plays that are set in Italy. +/- 2
13 (11-15)
The name of Italian currency that lasted from Italy's founding in 1861 until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
Lira
The title of the Italian Literature, consider one of the most influential works, speaking of two peasant lovers whose marriage is challenged. (Helped push risorgimento ideas)
The Betrothed (I Promessi Sposi)
What dish does one eat on New Years Eve to bring money in the New Year?
Lentils!
Number of visitors the Sistine Chapel welcomes daily +/- 1000
20000 (19000 - 21000) People
What Italian city is called "The Red City" (La Rossa) for its famous red tiled rooftops
Bologna!
Published in a childrens newspaper, Giornale per i bambini.
What food is it bad luck to place upside down on the table
Bread! (Theorized to come from bread being given upside down to town executioners)
Amount of Euros thrown into Romes Trevi Fountain annually (+/- 10,000)
1,000,000 (999,990 - 1,000,010)
An engineering marvel of ancient Rome, known as the Cloacus Maxima, was Rome's __. Something implemented in all cities around the world which we utilize everyday.
How does the story of Pinocchio originally ended, before popular demand calls for alteration of the story.
Execution: Pinocchio is hanged by the Fox and the Cat for his misbehavior, before being later revived and turned into a real boy.
What does one do if they spill wine at the table.
dab water behind each person's ear at the table.
Number of Espresso(s) consumed in Italy annually (+/- 1 BILLION)
14 Billion espresso(s) (13-15)
What is the name for a fan of the Vespa scooter
Vespisti