Channel: Mental Floss

Category: Education

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Description: Let them eat cake! Learn the real stories behind the storming of the Bastille, the guillotine, and how Les Misérables ties into it all. Host Justin Dodd (@juddtoday) breaks down some common myths and misconceptions about the French Revolution. Website: mentalfloss.com Twitter: twitter.com/mental_floss Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine