Fun Facts That Are More Entertaining Than Headlines.

1 # The Man Who Lived Alone on an Italian Island for 30 Years.

In 1989, Mauro Morandi’s boat broke down near the secluded Italian island of Budelli, and instead of moving on, he decided to stay. For more than three decades, he lived alone as the island’s self-appointed caretaker, embracing solitude and the beauty of nature.

He spent his days protecting the island, observing its wildlife, and reading philosophy, finding joy in sunsets and silence rather than social interaction. Though he was eventually asked to leave in 2021, his life on Budelli stands as a quiet reminder that stepping away from the bustle of modern life can be its own form of freedom.