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The old towns of Europe remind Keith of Disneyland, these guys look like they were in a favorite attraction
Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery

May 8th 2008
"We die only once, and for such a long time" ...a quote by the French comic playwright Molière, the first person interred at Père Lachaise. He actually died in 1673 but was reburied here in 1804, in a ploy to entice more people to be laid to rest in the cemetery. The bourgeoisie society of the early 1800's thought the grave yard was too remote and unappealing. Eventually it did become popular ... read more
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French Flag 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
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