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Like naked people? Yay, art!

December 11, 2017 Joe Nevark

Who doesn’t like art? It’s one of the few times in life when you can look at images of naked people, and no one will think you’re a pervert.

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Rare: Frequent travelers know weirdness is everywhere — and they love it

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Weird, unexpected and surprising attractions make for the most delightful destinations on any vacation. So, when weirdness rears its head, embrace it.

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Authorities building anti-terror barrier around Eiffel Towel

February 13, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

French authorities are planning to erect a bulletproof anti-terror barrier around the Eiffel Towel, according to published reports.

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French officials planning overhaul for Eiffel Tower

January 17, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in France are planning a €300 million (roughly $321 million) makeover of the Eiffel Tower, according to published reports.

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Parisian authorities begin removing locks from Pont des Arts bridge

June 1, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Parisian authorities on Monday started removing an estimated 1 million locks weighing 45 tons from the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris.

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Locks to be removed from famous Paris love bridge

May 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Paris officials are removing an estimated 1 million locks weighing 45 tons of locks from the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, better known as the “Love Lock” bridge.

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Eiffel Tower closes as employees protest pickpockets

May 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Eiffel Tower on Friday closed for about six hours as employees protested an increase in pickpockets.

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Germanwings co-pilot intentionally crashed plane, officials say

March 26, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The co-pilot of a Germanwings plane that crashed Tuesday in southern France likely doomed the flight intentionally, officials now believe.

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For author, Paris’ history, culture is the draw

November 22, 2014 Todd DeFeo

From the Louvre to the Musee d’Orsay to the Eiffel Tower, Paris is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. “I started with the great cities of the world. Paris was top of the list,” author Robyn Webb said.

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Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world?

September 29, 2014 Todd DeFeo

The face is instantly recognizable: The woman, probably in her 20s or 30s, looks toward the viewer with an almost emotionless expression. Questions abound, yet the Mona Lisa is probably the most famous painting in the world.

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