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French Fun Facts!

Thanks to the class of 7A who began their French studies at DSC and compiled some fun facts!

Did you know: 

...during the French Revolution, the French people were so angry with the royals - who were Roman Catholic - that they actually changed their religion for a few years.

Nikolas A

...that the average French citizen eats 500 snails each year! 

Erin B

...that France has over 400 varieties of cheese and has 13 overseas territories?

Lewis C-R and Nasser M

...that turning a baguette upside down is unlucky in France?

Harvey C

...that in 1910 a law in France forbade couples from kissing on train platforms to avoid delayed departures?

Sophie C

...that French was the official language of England for about 300 years, from 1066 to 1362?

Kieran C-P

...that croissants originated in Austria?

Mahan H

...that France is by far the most popular tourist destination in the world, with 82 million visitors annually?

Lucinda L

...that potatoes were illegal in France for around 24 years?

Saanidhya S

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