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Shimmering Leaves in Paris are Actually Tiny Wind Turbines
These metal trees popping up around Paris may be small – but they're powerful examples of functioning urban sustainability.
Students of Acid Attack Forgive Their Assailant: "Mental illness is not a choice"
Instead of resenting their attacker, these college students have forgiven the woman and asked their communities to pray for her mental illness.
French Media Refuses to Glorify Terrorists, Bans Sensational Photos
A growing number of French media outlets are banning the use of photos of terrorists in action to prevent them from gaining notoriety.
Guy Raises Funds to Build Statue For the First and Only Cat in Space
Most people have never heard of Félicette the cat. Even the postage company got her name wrong thinking that she was a male feline named Felix.
France Plans to Eliminate Coal by 2022 and Petrol Cars by 2040
The initiatives are just two of many proposals made by the European country to meet the climate change goals of the Paris Agreement.
Watch Migrant's Incredible 'Spider-Man' Rescue That Earned Him Citizenship and a Job
This 22-year-old hero is being called the "Malian Spider-Man" after he scaled the front of a building to rescue a boy on the fourth floor.
When Girl Writes Poem About the Eiffel Tower, the French President Responds With One of His Own
In honor of Sophie's 13th birthday, the French embassy tweeted her poem about the Eiffel Tower... along with a few verses from Emmanuel Macron himself.
France Will Shut Down Its Coal Plants by 2021, Two Years Earlier Than Initially Planned
This is just one of the initiatives employed by the country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and establish themselves as leading fighters against climate change.
After Becoming Largest European City to Offer Free Public Transit, They're Enjoying a 'Revolution' From Their Buses
Since implementing the trailblazing initiative one month ago, the city has enjoyed a host of positive results.
19-Year-old French Superstar Donates Every Penny of World Cup Earnings to Charity
Kylian Mbappe is being called a "wonderkid" for his skills on the field – but he is just as outstanding off the pitch as well.
This New Hyperloop Pod is Set to Whisk Passengers Between Cities at 760mph
We are now one step closer to being able to take ground transportation from Los Angeles to San Francisco in less than thirty minutes.
Goldfish Can Find a New Forever Home at Paris Aquarium - 600 Have Already Been Welcomed
This aquarium is hoping to offer up a second home to unwanted goldfish that may have suffered a worse fate at the hands of their owners.
France Just Banned Smartphone Use in Schools
In a landslide vote, young students will now have to either keep their cell phones at home or keep them switched off during the school day.
This School Banned Cell Phones-and Everyone is Happy That They Did
You may assume that a school full of youngsters without their phones would end in disaster, but the teens are actually quite happy about it.
Watch Saudi Woman Celebrate the End of Female Driving Ban By Doing a Lap in F1 Race Car
Aseel Al-Hamad has been an advocate for women's rights and female participation in moto-sport – which is why she celebrated this historic week in style.
All 180,000 Honeybees Living On Top of Notre Dame Cathedral Have Survived the Fire
There were over 180,000 honeybees living on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris when it caught fire last weekend – and miraculously, they survived.
Most Precious Parts of Notre Dame Cathedral Were Saved; French Billionaires Are Paying to Restore the Rest
After battling the flames inside of Notre Dame Cathedral, officials say that the most iconic relics and structures of the building have survived.
You and a Friend Could Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Slumber Party With Mona Lisa at the Louvre
AirBnb and the Musée du Louvre are hosting a contest for two lucky guests to win a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover experience at the museum.
Walk Through This Giant Stunning Exhibit Where Van Gogh's Artwork Comes to Life in Light
This new music and art display in southern France uses 50-foot walls to immerse you in the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh.
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