Crazy And Funny Facts You Should Know

Lyston G.

Dear, Readers. 


It is a great pleasure to back with another installment of Crazy And Funny Facts You Should Know. 


The weather is much more bearable in southern Thailand. The hot summer season is coming to a close. The rainy season is fast approaching. 


When you plan to visit Thailand, this is a good time. It is a time of bargains because of the low tourist season after the vibrant summer months. 


Well, I am bringing you another sizzling fun fact about a very famous painting.  


The Mona Lisa, a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci is possibly the world’s most famous and recognized painting.


Here are 5 fascinating facts about the Mona Lisa that will leave you wanting to know more, or even see it for yourself.

  The Mona Lisa painting is only 30 inches tall.

When visitors travel afar to see the Mona Lisa, quite often they are expecting a largely epic painting but the painting is only 30 x 20 Inches (77 x 53 centimeters).



Did you know that “Mona Lisa” is not her real name?


It is thought that the lady displayed in the painting was Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a wealthy Italian man named Francesco del Giocondo.

   The Mona Lisa has only been stolen once.

This was on August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from its permanent resting place in Le Louvre, Paris, France.


  Mona Lisa has her own mailing box.

Although she is no longer alive and hasn’t been for many years, she still receives love notes, poems, and flowers.


Mona Lisa stole the hearts of many men, even after her death!


Napoleon once had the painting hanging on his palace bedroom wall for around 4 years.


I have always been fascinated by the awesome piece of art. I hope the few fun facts I shared will brighten your day. 


You can, of course, go to the video for more information on the Mona Lisa. 


It was exciting bringing you this installment. I hope you will enjoy reading the piece and watching the video. I will be back with more.

See you soon.


This column was published by the author in their personal capacity.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.

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