Japan has approximately 200 volcanoes and is home to 10% of the active volcanoes in the world.

The expression cooked "al dente" means "to the tooth." What this means is that the pasta should be somewhat firm, and offer some resistance to the tooth, but should also be tender.

Used in art the word "sfumato" refers to the subtle blending of an outline by gradually blending one tone into another.

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