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1957 Peugeot 203C Four-Door Sedan

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The 203 was Peugeot's first new design after World War II and became the carmaker's sole model in 1949. Learn about the 1957 Peugeot 203C.

From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All

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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.

Did Nostradamus make any predictions about 2012?

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Every time disaster strikes, one man's name arises alongside the obsessive news coverage: Nostradamus. According to some folks, the famed French seer has predicted many of the planet's gloomy twists and turns. What did he have to say about 2012?

The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture

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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.

What Was the Christmas Truce?

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The Christmas Truce stands as a point of sanity in an otherwise chaotic environment in World War I. Find out what the Christmas Truce was and how it worked.

Why do I have to join the French Foreign Legion under an assumed name?

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The French Foreign Legion is a French mercenary unit that bills itself as the school of second chance. Learn more about the French Foreign Legion.

1935-1940 Peugeot 402

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With its streamlined, airplane-inspired design, the 1935-1940 Peugeot 402 caused quite a sensation in Europe. Follow the story of the Peugeot 402.

How Escargot Evolved From Snail Snack to Treat for the Elite

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Escargot is a delicacy of snails that's common in many European countries like France, Spain and Portugal. But what do snails even taste like and how are they prepared?

Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America

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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.

Can a Country Leave the United Nations?

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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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