I saw you the other day and I thought...

THIS
  You asked me why I never text you anymore. I simply said I moved on.  The way you looked at me really made me believe you have missed me.  I wish I could say the same. Still, this song will always be our song.

The Pope III

"As soon as a new pope is elected, the requisite vestments must be immediately available to him, so that he can quickly put them on and step out onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square.  However, since no one knows in advance who the new pope is-and, hence, what size he is-eccelestical tailors must make and supply the Vatican with three complete sets of vestments-one small, one medium, and one large-to assure that they have one on hand that will fit."

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy

The Vatican II

Vatican City has its own citizenship, issues its own currency and postage stamps, and has its own flag and a large diplomatic corps.

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy

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The Vatican

26: Languages in which the radio station at the Vatican broadcasts.

.2: Square mileage of Vatican City (roughly 128 acres).

558: People who currently hold Vatican City citizenship.

0: Income tax rate for citizens of Vatican City.

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy

The Pope II

"Pope Benedict XVI definitely has an eye for fashion; he has been spotted sporting Santos reading glasses from Cartier (when he isnt wearing sunglasses from Gucci or Serengeti) and listening to his papal white, custom-engraved ('To His Holiness...') Apple iPod while rocking brown Geox walking shoes.  All this brand association makes marketers very happy, given the pontiff's millions of devoted followers."

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy

The Pope

"The red shoes frequently worn by Pope Benedict XVI are believed to be Prada."

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy

Traditions

"During the period from December 27 to December 31, store windows throughout Rome are filled with red boxer shorts, red underpants, and red lingerie.  According to tradition, wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve and throwing it out the next day will insure good luck in the coming year."

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy

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Pizza

"Modern-day pizza was invented when Don Raffaele Esposito, a Naples restaurant owner, layered a traditional flatbread with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil - ingredients he chose because they were red, white, and green, the colors of the Italian flag."

Little-Known Facts About Well-Known Places: Italy