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 ==== The bell Emmanuel ====
 The main bell of the Cathedral de Notre Dame is called Emmanuel and weighs over 13 tons. [([[https://heavy.com/news/2019/04/notre-dame-great-bell-emmanuel/|Heavy]])]
+==== Parisians love dogs ====
+Parisians love dogs. It is estimated that the number of dogs in the city exceeds the number of children. According to some opinions, the number of dogs in the French capital exceeds half a million. They even have special vacuum cleaners to clean the dogs. [([[https://www.frenchasyoulikeit.com/explaining-dogs-in-paris/|French As You Like It]])]
+==== Auguste and Louis Lumière ====
+The first public showing of films was made in December 1895 by French brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière. Using the invention "cinematograph" they showed 10 films of 50 seconds each. [([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-commercial-movie-screened|History]])]
+==== Trees in Paris ===
+All trees in Paris have markings and are measured. [([[https://time.com/5439996/paris-greenery-canopy-cover/|Time]])]
+==== 450 parks ====
+There are 450 parks and gardens in Paris, spread over more than 1,200 acres. [([[https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferpadjemi/surprising-paris|BuzzFeed]])]
+==== 6100 ruins ====
+There are 6100 ruins in Paris. [([[https://www.thelocal.fr/20161209/facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-streets-of-paris/|The Local]])]
+==== Rue des Degrés ====
+The shortest street, Rue des Degrés is in the second district. [([[https://www.unjourdeplusaparis.com/en/paris-insolite/plus-petite-rue-de-paris|Un Jour de Plus à Paris]])]
+==== Fireworks ====
+Don't shoot fireworks from the Eiffel Tower at night. The French constitution prohibits it. [([[https://www.paris.ky.gov/Assets/Files/2018%20Fireworks%20Ordinance.pdf|Paris]])]
+==== French language ====
+Parisians are very fond of their language and don't like speaking English, especially with tourists. [([[https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-most-French-people-purposefully-pretend-not-to-speak-English-when-they-get-asked-about-directions-especially-in-Paris|Quora]])]
+==== STOP sign ====
+Until 2012, there was only one "STOP" sign in Paris, and it was located at the exit of a construction company. [([[https://parispropertygroup.com/blog/2018/no-stop-signs-on-paris-roads/|Paris Property Group]])]
+==== Temporary Eiffel Tower ====
+The Eiffel Tower was intended to be a temporary installation for 20 years after its construction for the 1889 World's Fair. [([[https://www.livescience.com/29391-eiffel-tower.html|Live Science]])]
+==== Free glass of water ====
+In Paris, you can ask for a glass of water for free at any local restaurant. [([[https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g187147-i14-k1152926-Drinking_water_and_getting_a_refill_in_a_restaurant-Paris_Ile_de_France.html|Trip Advisor]])]
+==== Empty apartment ====
+A certain apartment in Paris remained empty and locked for 70 years, but the rent was paid every month. When the landlord died, a Boldini painting worth more than $2 million was found inside. [([[http://www.astoriedstyle.com/a-look-into-the-past-an-untouched-1942-paris-apartment/|A Storied Style]])]
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