France is home to the Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. But did you know that the tower was almost demolished? The original plan was to take it down in 1909, but it was saved because it proved useful for military communications. Another amazing fact – France has over 300 varieties of cheese, more than any other country. And get this – the French consume more cheese per capita than any other nation, at a whopping 26 pounds per person per year. Ooh la la!
