Sneaky Cat Swings on Handle to Open Door For All His Friends (WATCH)
Silvestro the cat in Sicily has learned how to open a high-up door handle in order to let himself and 24 other cats into the family home.
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Europe Realizes its Shepherds and Ranchers Are Key in Preventing Wildfires
The severity of wildfires is often augmented by the absence of grazing animals to create natural firebreaks and reduce flammable plant matter
Watch Breathtaking Alpine Ski Run Through Forest, Ice Cave, and Rooftops By Extreme Free-Skier
Red Bull recently financed a video project of master skier Markus Eder shredding down peaks, through caves and forests, and even a castle.
Seven Lost Artistic Masterpieces That Were Found in 2021
In 2021 seven lost masterpieces were found, their hiding places as varied as their creators' styles, time periods, and lives.
World's First 3D-Printed House Made Of Local Raw Earth - And it Closes the Roof With a Dome
A Bologna-based architecture firm has used clay and 3D printers to create sustainable domed housing with little waste.
Surviving the Nazis and Fire, 2000-Year-old Caligula Mosaic Finally Returns to Museum
After 90 years, a lost Roman mosaic that escaped a museum fire before being sold as a coffee table in the 1960s in NYC, has returned home.
Italy is Changing Laws to Push Stores to Give Away Unsold Food
Italy is joining France in pushing businesses to give unused food to charities–but the Italians are using a carrot approach instead of a stick.
Possible da Vinci Painting Found in Scottish Farmhouse; Could be Worth $150 million
An old painting, which shows a woman embracing a young child, was nearly thrown out on several occasions, but Fiona McLaren, 59, from Scotland decided to seek an appraisal recently after financial difficulties forced her to look for new resources. Auctioneer Harry Robertson, the director of Sotheby's in Scotland, gasped when he saw the artwork which had been given to her father by one of his patients.
Italy Dedicates 1,400-year-old Olive Tree to Michelle Obama
A province in southern Italy has dedicated a 1,400-year-old olive tree known as The Queen to US First Lady Michelle Obama because of her commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles. Local farmers that manage the land where the tree is located said the 26 gallons of extra-virgin olive oil made from the fruits of the giant tree would be sent to the White House every year starting this fall.
Watch 1,000 Musicians Play Epic Tribute to David Bowie
Check out this space oddity: 1,000 Italian musicians grabbed their drum sticks and guitar picks to perform this Ziggy-worthy rock and roll homage.
Pasta, Please! In Moderation it Can Help Keep Weight Down Says Large Study
A new study shows people who eat moderate portions of pasta with a healthy diet tend to have a slimmer waist and lower body-mass index.
Pope Opens Free Laundromat for Rome's Poor
Pope Francis just opened a facility containing six washing machines and dryers free to be used by Rome's homeless population.
Restaurant Owner Gives Discounts to Families With Well-behaved Kids
This restaurant wants to reward good parents by offering a 5% price cut for their well-behaved children.
Chef Delivers Free Pizza, Water to Drivers Stuck in Traffic
Simone Di Maria felt so sorry for all the drivers stuck in traffic, he handed out pizza and bottled water free of charge.
Watch Miracle Dog Rescued After Being Buried in Earthquake Rubble
This Italian dog made a miraculous recovery after being totally buried in earthquake debris, except for his muzzle just barely sticking out of the dirt.
Pope Auctions Gift Worth $250K For Christian Communities Destroyed by ISIS
Pope Francis doesn't need a Lamborghini to prove his status as a Catholic rock star.
3 Pups Rescued From Hotel Rubble Offer Hope for Firefighters (LOOK)
These three fluffy pups were rescued from the rubble of a hotel struck by an avalanche – however, they are evidence that there may be more survivors.
Pope Francis is Paying the Rent of a Private Beach for the Disabled
The only handicap-accessible beach in Rome has just received a hefty donation that is sure to cover their rent for the coming year.
Watch Giggling Residents of Rome Delight in Rare Snowfall With a Snowball Fight
A group of priests and Roman residents started a massive snowball fight outside the Vatican as they were enchanted by Monday's snowfall.
An Italian Village is Selling Homes For $1.25 to Populate the Town For the Future
For those who are wondering, that's less than the price of a cappuccino.
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