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that umerell (Italian for little man ) are men of retirement age that spend time watching construction sites and road work, stereotypically with their hands clasped behind their back.

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Fun Fact: that “umerell” (Italian for “little man”) are men of retirement age that spend time watching construction sites and road work, stereotypically with their hands clasped behind their back.

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