New Orleans was named in honor of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans. He was the grandson of King Louis XIII of France and served as regent of France when Louis XV was a child.
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Fun Fact: Croissants Vs American Fast Food
In a response to American fast food entering France, a particular company started countering with frozen-made croissants which remain popular.
Fun Fact: Valedictorians in France
In France, there is not typically a traditional valedictorian role when a class graduates. They have a Major de Promotion (First in Class) but since France doesn’t really have graduation ceremonies, their role is rather moot.
Fun Facts and Trivia About Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa Painting
Due to its fame and renown, the Mona Lisa is often called the most visited, most talked about, and most parodied piece of art in the world. The Italian name for the painting is La Gioconda or Monna Lisa, the former translates to “The happy one” in English. The background behind her is not a…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Montgolfier Brothers
Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier became famous in aviation history as the Montgolfier brothers. They invented the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, called the globe aérostatique, which achieved the first confirmed piloted ascent by humans in 1783, with Jacques-Étienne aboard. In addition to their hot air balloon innovation, the brothers also collaborated to develop transparent paper. They…