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Retreating to metaphorical gardens

If you ever feel like hiding out from the news — well, we get it.

There’s a related expression from Italy that can mean to insulate yourself from the world’s unpleasantness.

NPR’s Neda Ulaby explains.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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