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Vegetarian shark chooses vegetables over meat

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  • May 21, 2012
It sounds strange, but a vegetarian shark named Florence switched from eating meat to vegetables following a 2009 surgery to remove a rusted hook...
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Guide to Italy's Culture Week

Italy’s Settimana Della Cultura, or Culture Week, is a chance to save a large amount on your travel budget when visiting Italy. Annually for...
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Guide to the Leaning Tower of Pisa

The leaning Romanesque style tower has attracted people since it began tilting during construction. Here are a few quick things to keep in mind if...
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Discover “The Monster of Florence” by Douglas Preston and Mario Spezi

London had Jack the Ripper, Boston had the Boston Strangler and Florence had the Monster of Florence. Less well known in the United States than the...
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Florence: A step back in time

Small streets lined with ancient buildings, art, little boutiques and magnificent food are what can be found in the charming town of Florence....
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Florence: Stores ~ Handmade Leather Bags ~ Infinity Firenze

Florence is well known for its quality leather and Infinity Firenze epitomizes that striving for quality. Using only fine leathers and skins,...
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6 nights in Tuscany in 5-star accommodations with air and car from $1099!!!

Sceptre Tours has done it again with a six night luxury estate package that includes accommodations at a 5-star estate, air and car for $1099. The...
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Florence: Restaurants ~ Il Faraone ~ Piazza di San Jacopino ~ Best kebabs

You will find many stops for kebabs all over Florence, in varying grades of quality. If you happen to be in the Piazza di San Jacopino area, what...
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Florence: Restaurants ~ Da i` Coco Filippo ~ Piazza Beccaria ~ Truffles

With truffles being worth more by ounce than gold in some parts of the world, you would be best advised to take advantage of the affordable...
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Florence next target in Italian transport strikes

By David Stewart White1 April 2011Commuters and tourists in Florence (Firenze) may be the next victims of Italian public transportation strikes....
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