Watch this about Venice, Italy. Some of the facts you probably already know, but it is fun to listen and watch it in English. I love this city and hope the ideas in this film will save it from "drowning".
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Holy
(adj): Sacred, divine, blessed.
Holiday: a holy or festive day; a day off, vacation (also sacred)
Expressions: Holy Cow! Literally true in India.
Ex: Holly Mackerel! Delicious, healthy and full of mercury.