Tag Archives: France

France has two islands east of Canada…

France has two islands east of Canada, just off the coast of Newfoundland called Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Therefore, you can fly from Canada to France in an hour. Source

The American Revolution the…

The American Revolution the -ville suffix became popular in the names of new US settlements due to an increase of pro-French sentiments. After the Marque Lafayette visited the USA in 1824, many cities , towns and counties were name after him. Source

During the French Revolution France…

During the French Revolution France established a state-sponsored atheistic religion called the Cult of Reason to replace Catholicism. It only lasted about a year and was later banned by Napoleon. Source

In 1841 France almost broke off…

In 1841 France almost broke off relations with Texas due to a hotel owner’s marauding pigs eating the French ambassador’s bed linens. The post In 1841 France almost broke off… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

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