Monday, June 3, 2013

Fact of the Day: Eiffel Fair

While the Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous spots in Paris and France, it was originally the entrance arch for the 1889's World's Fair. The Fair itself was also a celebration for the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. 
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  1. CloudiaJune 3, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    wonderful facts, Adam!



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  2. MEcoyJune 3, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    well a tower that made a history!

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  3. Mª Pilar DomínguezJune 3, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    I love historic facts, Adam.Today´s was really interesting. Kisses:)

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  4. DWeiJune 3, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    How old is the actual tower?

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  5. Ana Mínguez CorellaJune 3, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    On of the most beautiful places on the world.. Love it.. :-)))

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  6. sandra diazJune 3, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    very interesting!! xoxo

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  7. Plowing Through Life (Martha)June 3, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Very interesting info. Never knew this!

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  8. John DeBellisJune 3, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Something older than me

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  9. Holy Ghost WriterJune 3, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    And it is still standing

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  10. Marie ZamboliJune 3, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    I knew this :)and I love this topic ^_^
    New post is up on my blog you should have a look :)
    oxoxoxo
    Marie

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  11. cquekJune 3, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    i have been there..

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  12. DEZMONDJune 3, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    it's always been a strange structure. Don't think people would nowadays allow for such a huge metal piece to be erected in the middle of any big city.

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  13. Pat HattJune 3, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    quite the monument indeed

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  14. ChristineJune 3, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    interesting!

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  15. DanaJune 3, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I'd love to see it someday!

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  16. A Beer For The ShowerJune 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    And yet I've still never been there. One day...

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  17. LindaJune 3, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Fascinating. I have never been to France, but perhaps one day...

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  18. Always MayleeJune 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    So interesting! I would definitely love to visit the Eiffel Tower some day.

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  19. Julie Ann LozadaJune 3, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    very interesting fact!

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  20. Francesca EdesiaJune 3, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I have been to the Eiffel Tower but I didn't know its history.
    Adam, those fruits you thought are apricots are really loquats. In Sicily we call them Nespole.

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  21. Mama ZenJune 3, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    I would love to visit the Eiffel Tower!

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  22. Анна-Алина ГевелюкJune 3, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    To see the Eiffel Tower is my dream from childhood.

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  23. KayJune 3, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    No kidding? I had no idea. You do find the most interesting facts, Adam!

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  24. Al PenwasserJune 3, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    When I used to give tours of my ship (an aircraft carrier) our visitors were always amazed when I told them that, if we stood the ship on its end, it would be as tall as the Eiffel Tower.
    Funny, nobody ever mentioned about all the people and planes which would fall off.

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  25. TheresaJune 3, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Interesting! I think I would like to visit the Eiffel Tower more than the fair though!

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