A list of funny/strange/crazy stuff:
In some small French cities, Sunday (or dimanche) is synonymous with Armageddon.
Animal flavored potato chips.

I didn't know who Jessica Lange was before 2012- OUTRAGEOUS. I'm ashamed.
Every city in France has at least one carousel or merry-go-round.
Checks are accepted in France... in 2012... in abundance.
The French make better parents than Americans. Read more here.