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Pélican Beer Promotes Non-Filtered Variety
RTL2 France is promoting the non-filtered Pélican beer, which has an alcohol content of 7.5 degrees. The advertisement advises consumers to turn the bottle before opening to reveal its full character and aromas. It also includes a health warning about alcohol consumption. The beer is described as having a golden color and is brewed with yeast. The company suggests a specific ritual for serving the beer to enhance its flavor. The brand highlights the beer's golden color and generous taste, achieved by stirring the yeast through a specific pouring technique. This promotion is aimed at consumers and details are available on particuliers.ng.fr. The availability and participating stores can be found on bricomarché.com and bricorama.fr.
RTL2 France
Paris Tourism Sees Boost, Potential Slowdown Ahead
Tourism in Paris experienced a increase, with over 10% more visitors the day before the Paris Marathon. This positive trend is expected to continue in the wake of the Olympic Games. However, a potential slowdown in tourism may occur and could intensify as the economic crisis deepens. The Office de Tourisme de Paris reports a boost in tourism, with many visitors opting for lakeside beaches like Drenac over the coast. The lake offers a family-friendly atmosphere with swimming and sand play.
France Info
Paris Fashion Innovator Revolutionized Fabric Production
An individual from Paris revolutionized fabric production by enabling the creation of custom prints within a week, a reduction from the previous six-month delivery time. This innovation allowed for faster manufacturing of clothing.
France Inter
Ocean Worlds May Have Liquid Water Between Ice Layers
A scientist discussed ocean worlds, differentiating between those in contact with the rocky mantle and those with liquid water sandwiched between high-pressure ice layers. Examples of the latter include Ganymede, Callisto, Mimas, and Titan. This configuration limits exchange with the rocky mantle, making it less conducive to certain geological processes. Some ocean worlds, like Ganymede, Callisto, Mimas, or Titan, may possess liquid water oceans.
France Culture
Paris Saint-Germain Memorabilia Displayed
A Paris Saint-Germain fan displayed memorabilia including flight tickets from a trip to Qatar to see PSG play Flamengo. Also featured was a large poster from when the team won the European championship.
France Bleu Paris
Archaeology Records Sounds, Including During Corona Years
Archaeological practices include recording sounds, with specific mention of sounds recorded during the Corona years. Ö1 mentioned that sound options were tested and recorded during the Corona years as part of archaeological research.
RFI Afrique
French Psychic Predicted Own Death in 1772
Marie Anne Lenormand, born in Alençon, France, in 1772, predicted the exact date and time of a tragedy. This prediction was unusual for a police chronicle. She was known for making such predictions multiple times. The psychic Maria Laveau reportedly predicted her own death on the night of June 23, 1843. Her other famous predictions included the fall of Robespierre and Marat, Napoleon's defeat in Russia, and the fall of the Directory.
Radio Zvezda
Paris Saint-Germain's European Championship Celebration Recalled
A journalist recalled the celebration of Paris Saint-Germain becoming European champions, referencing airplane tickets from a trip to Qatar to see PSG play Flamengo. A large poster commemorating the victory was also mentioned as having been displayed in Paris bus shelters.
France Bleu Paris
Study Explores Olfactory Archaeology and Past Scents
An archaeo-anthropologist has raised questions about the possibility of recreating past scents. The challenge lies in the limited vocabulary available to describe olfactory experiences. Researchers are exploring methods to potentially procure and analyze past smells through archaeological methods.
RFI Monde
Prince Abd al-Qadir's Resistance and Exile Detailed
The resistance of Prince Abd al-Qadir began in 1832, leading to his imprisonment in Amboise, France, and subsequent exile. His final phase involved humanitarian work in Syria, where he is credited with saving 15,000 Christians during a war.
Radio Orient