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WTF Fun Fact 12759 – The Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry holds the first depiction of Halley’s comet. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12759 – The Bayeux Tapestry appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

France demanded billions…

France demanded billions in reparations from the Haitians for their freedom. Haiti was a successful slave revolt and one of many countries in the New World that fought to earn its freedom. France, a little pissed, after having lost its colony and its slaves said “OK, you’re free but you’re going to have to pay… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12682 – France’s Water Cures

In France, you can get a prescription for a spa. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12682 – France’s Water Cures appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

In 1429, King Charles VII of France…

In 1429, King Charles VII of France exempted the town of Domrémy from paying taxes “forever”, after a promise to Joan of Arc. Taxes were imposed again during the French Revolution. The post In 1429, King Charles VII of France… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12456 – Napoleon’s Bunny Battle

Was Napoleon really defeated by a band of bunnies? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12456 – Napoleon’s Bunny Battle appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Felicette Space Cat

Félicette, is the first and only cat to make it to space and back. She was a stray Parisian cat … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Felicette Space Cat appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Service a la Russe

Ordering and eating food in courses is called Russian service or Service a la Russe. It was introduced to France … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Service a la Russe appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Marie Antoinette, Queen of France…

Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, was accused of single-handedly ruining France’s finances. Official estimates claim court expenses alone were 7% of France’s total budget but the real figure was a lot higher. She was given the name “Madame Déficit” during the French Revolution. The post Marie Antoinette, Queen of France… appeared first on Crazy Facts.… Read More »

In mid-18th century France, eating…

In mid-18th century France, eating potatoes was considered cruel and unusual punishment: potatoes were thought of as feed for livestock, and they were believed to cause leprosy in humans. The fear was so widespread that the French passed a law banning them in 1748. The post In mid-18th century France, eating… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »

In 1907, Parisian waiters went on…

In 1907, Parisian waiters went on strike for the right to grow a moustache. The post In 1907, Parisian waiters went on… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

If you lose your driving license…

If you lose your driving license in France because of alcohol, you can then drive a “No License Required Car”, small and underpowered. The post If you lose your driving license… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source