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Pele: the soccer legend in 5 figures

the Brazilian national team. This makes him today the top scorer for Brazil equal to Neymar. 1281 total goals And of course, Pele became a soccer legend for scoring an impressive number of goals during his career. Before turning to acting, writing and producing, the elusive Brazilian striker ...

02
Jan
2023

Unusual tourism: 5 haunted places in France

1- The castle of Commarque The château de Commarque is a medieval fortress located not far from Sarlat. According to legend, this castle was the setting for clandestine love affairs between the daughter of the Count of Commarque and the son of a rival family. Mad with rage, the Count of Comm ...

20
Oct
2021

Saint Lucia: 5 things to know about this festival of lights

th century Sicily and died a martyr. This saint is often depicted wearing her eyes on a plate or in a cup because, according to one version of her legend, she gouged out her eyes to keep away potential suitors and remain faithful to her faith. In Scandinavia, the story of this saint would have ...

07
Dec
2017

The leprechaun: a character from Irish folklore

the Earth, while the magical creatures could rule 'the buried part of the world', in the hidden places, in the forest or under the earth. According to legend, this is where the leprechauns continue to live, hiding in the bushes and gullies. 2- There are only male leprechauns The second thing to ...

13
Mar
2023

Porsche: the brand's history in 5 questions.

cles. As early as 2011, this manufacturer participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a hybrid vehicle, the Porsche 919. In 2015, the brand won this legendary race for the 17th time with its 919 Hybrid, a feat it repeated the following year. 5- Why is the Porsche brand legendary? The Porsche brand ...

10
July
2023

The Beatles: 5 Things to Know About This Legendary Band

covered all over the world, but the band just released a previously unheard song titled "Now and Then" on November 2, 2023. This song, which saw the legendary English band reunite through artificial intelligence, has topped the British charts according to Official Charts, the organization that comp ...

17
Apr
2007

The Route du Rhum: the most beautiful transatlantic race

tlantic'. The other winners Marc Pajot, Philippe Poupon, Laurent Bourgnon, Michel Desjoyeaux, Lionel Lemonchois and Ellen MacArthur have forged the legend of this legendary race. Edition 2022 This edition of the Route du Rhum will start from Saint-Malo on Sunday, November 06, 2022. But the c ...

20
Sep
2010

Josephine Baker: 5 things to know about this extraordinary artist

idden in her music scores and microfilms hidden... in her bra! 4- She fought for black rights in the United States Of course, Josephine Baker became a legend as a singer and dancer. But beyond her dazzling career, she was a woman of struggle. Not only did she risk her life as a resistance fig ...

07
Oct
2021

The Saint Nicolas festivities in Nancy: a magical event

the city centre and in the neighbourhoods, transforming the city into an open-air art gallery. Every evening, visitors will be able to rediscover the legend of Saint Nicolas thanks to a video mapping on the façade of the Town Hall. A moment full of colors and music to share with the family, at 6 ...

24
Nov
2021

Christmas decoration: 5 things to know about the Nutcracker

till present on some traditional figurines, their role has become more decorative than utilitarian. 3- This character has inspired many tales and legends In its region of origin, the Ore Mountains, there is a legend about the Nutcracker. It is said that a very rich, lonely and bitter peasant ...

01
Dec
2021

Sélestat: 5 things to do there

by the Tourist Office. Pick up the free brochure from the Tourist Office and set off in the footsteps of the lion and the giant Sletto! A local legend says that this giant founded the town of Sélestat and gave it its name. As for the lion's paws, they are a nod to the one that adorns the cit ...

02
Dec
2021

Maui in Hawaii: 5 things to know about this paradise destination

es The island of Maui is blessed with two volcanoes: the Mauna Kahalawai and the Haleakala (whose name means 'the house of the sun', referring to the legend of the demigod catching the sun to slow its course). The crater of Haleakala volcano is one of the largest on the planet, with a circumferen ...

12
Jan
2022

Studio Harcourt L'Art de la Lumière : a photo exhibition in Nice

cs. Although the studio has been bought out several times, it is still in business and continues the great tradition of Parisian portrait studios. Its legend defies the passage of time. Come and take the pose If you've always dreamed of having your picture taken the Harcourt Studio way know t ...

28
Jan
2022

Holi: 5 things to know about the festival of colors

1- This festival has its origin in Hindu mythology Like many Indian festivals, Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology. Legend has it that King Hiranyakashipu ruled as an arrogant despot and demanded that everyone prostrate themselves at his feet. But his own son Prahlad preferred the god Vis ...

16
Mar
2022

The stars of Saint Vincent: 5 things to know about these exceptional jewels

ierre Gassendi on the Saint Vincent hill, a hill located just behind the Notre-Dame du Bourg cathedral. Copyright: Audrey Vautherot Local legend has it that Pierre Gassendi who was also an astronomer used to climb to the top of this hill, to the Mathurins monastery, to observe the sky. B ...

28
Apr
2022

Dragon Boat Festival : The Chinese festival of the beginning of summer

ivals and traditions from different regions of China. Yet two stories are often cited to explain the origin of this festival. According to the 1st legend, this festival is celebrated in order to remember the memory of the poet Qu Yuan, minister of the Chu kingdom, who was also a famous poet. Fac ...

28
May
2022

The great saga of the Tour de France: relive the emotion of the Grande Boucle on France 2

sporting feats, tragedies, emotions of all kinds and images of our country, this retrospective has something to interest the whole family. From the legendary Tour caravan to the broom wagon, from accidents to resounding scandals like the Festina affair, this annual event leaves no one indifferen ...

24
June
2022

Baguette: 5 questions to know everything about the baguette

1- What is the origin of the baguette? Several legends circulate about the origin of the baguette de pain. According to one of them, this typically French bread was invented in the early 19th century by Napoleon's bakers so that soldiers would have a loaf of bread that was easier to carry than a lo ...

05
Dec
2022

Johnny by Laeticia: a moving portrait on M6

ls. These private images shot with a camcorder and then with a cell phone trace the daily life and the fragility of the man behind the rock'n'roll legend. We discover a facetious, funny and tender Johnny, especially with Jade and Joy who are the other stars of this film. A testimony of great ...

08
Dec
2022

Tourism Bolivia: don't miss the Carnival of Oruro!

riumph of Good over Evil. Because of the evangelization of the country from the 16th century, this carnival is also linked to Catholic figures and legends. The Pachamama is assimilated to the Virgin Mary and Tio Supay to the devil... A legend reports that in 1789, a fresco of the Virgin Mary w ...

31
Jan
2023