Welcome to the world of everyday wonders!
Have you ever heard of lost continents hidden beneath the sea? Or enchanted houses that have inspired timeless songs? "Did you know that..." is the column that reveals the world's hidden secrets, the most incredible stories, and curiosities you never imagined.
Each week, we'll take you on a journey through extraordinary facts, fascinating mysteries, and forgotten details worth discovering. Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious to explore the unusual, this column is your passport to a universe of surprises.
Be inspired, amazed, and intrigued . Because the world is an extraordinary place, and we're here to tell you about it!
In the wild heart of 16th-century Scotland , among the windswept cliffs of Galloway , lies one of the most macabre legends in European history: that of Sawney Bean and his cannibalistic family. A tale that oscillates between myth and fact, fueled by centuries of terror, superstition, and collective anxiety.
In the heart of Amsterdam , a radical experiment has challenged everything we think about social networks. A team of researchers has built a platform populated exclusively by 500 bots , all powered by advanced language models like ChatGPT . No humans. No egos. No personal vendettas. Just algorithms...
In 1972, a French geologist decided to commit an act that would forever mark the history of science: he locked himself alone in a cave, 134 meters underground, without light, without clocks, without contact with the outside world. Six months of total isolation to answer a simple, dizzying question: what happens to our...
Imagine being in a video game: you lose an arm in battle... and a few weeks later, a new one grows, identical to the first. It seems impossible, right? Yet, in nature, there's an animal that can actually do it. It's called the axolotl ( pronounced a-so-lò-tl ), and it's an amphibian that lives in the lakes and canals of Mexico. It's as long as...
In 1960, Italy was in the midst of an economic boom, a period of great creative ferment and innovation, some of which was decidedly unique. Among these was a curious and original invention: a dispenser for music records that could also be used as bars of soap, installed in the bathrooms of a hotel in Florence. This invention...
In the beating heart of Bologna, where the porticoes tell centuries of history and the shops exude the aroma of tradition, there is a place that defies time. Osteria del Sole, opened way back in 1465, is much more than just a restaurant: it is a piece of living history, a testament to Bolognese authenticity and the art of conviviality.
Fog, often considered a meteorological nuisance, could become a valuable resource in addressing the global water crisis. In Chile, researchers have developed an innovative system that uses mesh panels to capture humidity in the air.
This method can harvest up to 10 liters of water per day.
An ancient lost continent : Scientists have discovered a continent beneath the Indian Ocean. It's like unearthing pieces of a millennia-old puzzle that tells an extraordinary story. These remains help us not only understand our planet's geological past, but also imagine what the world was like millions of years ago. This...
Patrizio Cappella is an Italian entrepreneur known for his inspiring journey. He began his career as a truck driver and, at 35, decided to reinvent himself through training, becoming a successful entrepreneur in the transportation sector. He is also a trainer who shares his method and experience to help...
There's a point where painting stops being representation and becomes an organism. Louise Bonnet found it, and hasn't looked back since. A budding illustrator and graphic designer , in 2008 she decided to abandon the smooth surface of the line to immerse herself in the possibilities of pictorial matter . First with acrylic on paper ,...
There are artists who don't just paint images , but construct puzzles. Anna Weyant , born in 1995 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada , arrived in New York like a contemporary coming-of-age story , and has now become one of the most discussed and observed figures on the international scene . Her meteoric rise , punctuated by records...
Contemporary art exists in a paradox. On the one hand, it proclaims freedom, experimentation, and breaking with norms; on the other, it operates within a rigidly codified system, where the value of a work stems not from its intrinsic strength, but from the journey it takes through exhibitions, reviews, collections, and retrospectives. It's a system that rewards...
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Every human being is born immersed in a sea of perceptions. Consciousness is the first shore we touch: a fragile landing place that allows us to say "I" to the world. But consciousness is not a fixed point: it is a movement, a flow that renews itself every moment. It is the ability to recognize that we are alive and that...
Not all artists seek to arrest the flow of time : some chase it like a wild animal, others pass through it like a raging river. Thomas Dhellemmes belongs to this second lineage: his photography is not an act of fixation, but of movement. He doesn't freeze the moment, he sends it fleeing. He doesn't preserve it, he...