Centre Georges Pompidou Fountain

Chewing gum is really gross, chewing gum I hate the most...

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September 8th 2008
If Dr. Seuss and Tim Burton got together to make a fountain, they would have come up with this one. The Igor Stravinsky fountain was actually designed by Jean Tinguely and Niki St. Phalle, but who's heard of them? I have some pictures that I'll put in later. The fountain consists of a sweeping, shallow pool, with a circus of sculptures spitting out water from various orifices. Some of the hili ... 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