No lie: Pinocchio's life had roots in reality

[rbV5]

The tale of the wooden puppet Pinocchio created by a carpenter in Florence may arguably be the most widely known children's tale.

Now new research reveals that the story, written by Carlo Collodi 130 years ago on July 7, 1881, has deep roots in reality.


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Yea, all but the puppet changing into a real boy?

 

[TakeNoPrisoners]

News agencies. Trolling since forever.

 

[rbV5]

Believed to be the second-most-translated book after the Bible,

Seriously?

 

[CZroe]

Believed to be the second-most-translated book after the Bible,

Seriously?

What about the Koran?

 

[Red Squirrel]

What about the Koran?

Does not matter what language it's in, they all burn the same. :sneaky:

 

[Ruptga]

This is what happens when the demand for news exceeds the supply.

 

[rbV5]

So, let me get this straight, this is a fictional character, but based on a real place...like every other story ever written?

 

[thraashman]

What about the Koran?

I'm not too knowledgeable about Islam, but I remember hearing something that Muslims believe the Koran is not valid unless it is in Arabic.

 

[rbV5]

I'm not too knowledgeable about Islam, but I remember hearing something that Muslims believe the Koran is not valid unless it is in Arabic.

Hasn't stopped them from translating into 112 languages.

 

[BudAshes]

WHY DID YOU WASTE MY TiME WITH THAT?


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