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The 100 Mile Diet Made Easy

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June 13th 2011
Much is made of the 100 Mile Diet in North America. Frankly, it has always seemed to be more trouble than it is worth. Doing it right would preclude a lot of the things we have come to rely upon like bananas or olives. But here in France, you could probably say "thanks for the 100 miles, but I will give you 80 of those back to you as I won't be using them. Thirty kilometres is more than am ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more