Napoleon’s penis was sold to an American urologist at auction for $40,000
Who invented the bikini?
The bikini was invented by engineer Louis Reard in Paris in 1946 (introduced on July 5).
The height of the Eiffel Tower varies
The height of the Eiffel Tower varies by 20 cm, depending on the weather.
What is risk?
Risk is a strategic board game first released under the name La Conquête du Monde in France in 1957.
What happened in 1918?
In early June 1918, the third German offensive stalled northeast of Paris, ending the Battle of the Aisne River.
Which two players have been sent off at World Cup finals?
Two players have been sent off at two World Cups:
Song from Cameroon in 1994 and 1998
Zidane from France in 1998 and 2006
Which players have scored in two World Cup finals?
Four players have scored in two World Cup finals:
Pelé from Brazil in 1958 and 1970
Vava from Brazil in 1958 and 1962
Paul Breitner from West Germany in 1974 and 1982
Zinedine Zidane in 1998 and 2006
Where does the word roulette come from?
Roulette is a casino game named after a French word meaning “little wheel”
What is Palais Royal – Musée du louvre?
Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre is a station in the Métro de Paris and as part of line 1 was inaugurated as far back as July 19, 1900.
