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Do you really know Italy?
No pizza, no Colosseum, no Leaning Tower. These six questions test what you know about Italy's inventions, language, food history and long lives.
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Did you know?
- Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other country.
- The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation in Europe.
- Mount Etna in Sicily is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Italy's quieter stories
Italy's famous monuments can overshadow its other contributions — in music, language, science and everyday life.
Inventions that changed daily life
The piano and the espresso machine both began in Italy and went on to reshape music and morning routines around the world.
One language, many dialects
Italy has many regional dialects. Standard Italian, based on Tuscan, spread widely only after unification and with radio and television.
A long life by the sea
Sardinia's mountain villages have drawn scientists from around the world, curious about how so many people there live so long.