119 more days...

...in case you were wondering.

FAST FACTS:

• Mangiare! - The average Italian consumes 25 kilograms (55 lbs) of pasta per year.  He washes it down with 26 gallons of wine.
  
• Unlucky number 17 - In Italy, the number 17, or XVII in Roman numerals, is considered to be unlucky. The reason is that XVII is an anagram for VIXI, which in Latin translates to "I have lived" (implying 'My life is over'). Therefore, it is not uncommon for buildings in Italy not to  have a 17th floor, and for hotels not to have a room 17.
  
• Speaking of anagrams, "THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA" becomes "I SPOT ONE GIANT FLAW HERE" 

 ...again, in case you were wondering.