July 15, 2005

Hmm.

Live and learn. I didn't realize there were only 7 prisoners in the Bastille when it was stormed.

Wikipedia :: Bastille Day

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:55 PM

    "It is also customary that firefighters organize dancing parties (bals du 14 juillet)."

    Are the firefighters aware of this?

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  2. Here's another little oddity: Did you know that one of the Bastille keys is at Mount Vernon in Virginia? Apparently Lafayette sent it as a gift (third paragraph). You can kind of see it in the case at the top left of this photo.

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