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Countries of the World Trivia | 50 facts about France

Countries of the World Trivia | 50 facts about France

France is a country located primarily in Western Europe including overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic,… Read More

3 months ago

How did ‘tenez’ turn into ‘tennis’?

Tennis was first developed in France and its original name was 'tenez' derived from 'tenir' meaning 'here you are'. (more…) Read More

10 years ago

Which great philosopher said: ‘we are all ruled, and as such, we are in solidarity’?

A French philosopher and political analyst talking on abuse of power, said that humans are ruled and as such, they… Read More

10 years ago

WWI: France lost more men than the U.S. has ever lost

During the WWI France lost 1,397,800 men, which is more than the number of people that the U.S. has ever… Read More

11 years ago

Voltaire does not renounce devil as dying

In 1778, when the 83-years-old Voltaire was about to die, he was called by a priest to renounce the devil,… Read More

11 years ago