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We'll always have Paris, even in Saskatchewan
In theory this soundslike a good idea. I would go see it if I wasnearby."The centuries-old Paris-of-the-Prairies debate officially ended at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. That was when the Village of Montmartre,... Eiffel Tower Turns 120 March 31, 2009
One of the most famous landmarks in the world turns 120 on March 30, 2009. The Eiffel Tower was first unveiled at the World's Fair on March 31, 1889. Back then the tower had no elevator so visitors to... 'Spiderman' Alain Robert Climbs Cheung Kong Center in Hong Kong
Alain Robert, a French daredevil known as 'Spiderman,' has completed another death defying climb of a major skyscraper, this time in Hong Kong. Robert scaled the outside of the Cheung Kong Center, an imposing... Eiffel Tower turns off the lights
From incandescent lamps to electricity, the Eiffel Tower has been kept alight with technology since 1900. A symbolic move to remind everyone of their responsibilities to the environment, the lights will... 4 Years Old to Scale Eiffel Tower in Merdeka Spirit
It is charming story no doubt, yet what a daunting task for such a young child to be carrying the spirit of nation's independence (to be celebrated this Sunday on...
created by tiha zaman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Eiffel tower might get a makeover for 120 Birthday
French Architects SERERO have proposed a shocking birthday present for the Eiffel Tower. A redesign! That's right, they want to slap on a 360 degree viewing gallery to the top level of the iconic tower. The...Culture Crush: Rugby as Fine Art
As France gears up to host the Rugby World Cup, one museum is making a play for the eyes and ears of visiting fans: "To coincide with the September 7 to October 20 tournament, the Quai Branly museum is hosting...
created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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PARIS: on bus 72 at sunset
Filming from bus 72. Scenery of historical Paris. Palais du Louvre, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_du_LouvreTuileries garden, http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardin_des_Tuileries place de la... The Life Aquatic: Scuba Diving in Paris
"To promote the sport, scuba instructors began offering free lessons Friday — with wet-suits, scuba gear and even a biodegradable towel — at the foot of the French capital's famed landmark." Lights Went Out
Editor's Note: We went black at NowPublic World HQ. We even have a photo to prove it. If you also observed light's out, send us your documentary evidence! Friends told me about this effort to highlight climate...Parachutist dies jumping from Eiffel Tower - Yahoo! News
A Norwegian man died parachuting off the Eiffel Tower after his parachute became tangled up in the metal structure, a French police source said on Tuesday. The 31-year-old jumped off the second floor of the...
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