Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower was opened to to the public for the first time today in 1889.

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  • Peter says:

    04:40pm | 06/05/10

    What do people think of the South Australian Government plans to breath test pedestrians? Apparantly they are considering a limit of 0.15.. What happens if you blow over that? Do you get a criminal record? Or do you get a fine after filling up your stomach with Government taxes and… Read more »

  • Eric says:

    04:04pm | 06/05/10

    Thanks for the links, Formersnag. I’m not really into the Illuminati stuff myself. But I know many people are. Read more »

 

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