These are some of the facts and figures, ranging from the horrifying to the hilarious, about wasteful Italian governance known locally as lo spreco documented by two new books aimed at the Christmas market.
There's even the "Little Lebowski Shop" in New York that sells merchandise ranging from shirts and mugs to action figures and a life-size cutout of The Dude.
In 2004 (the most recent available figures) the national average of new homes built on the site of old ones was 15% but in our region the figures are much higher, ranging from 40% to nearly 70%.
Merchandise ranging from Halloween costumes, apparel, action figures, and collectible plush toys will be available at select retailers, starting October 28.
Those figures have been replaced by a mix of hard-working and skilful personnel, ranging from experienced top-level professionals to academy graduates and young talents plucked from the Championship.