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France has been a big fan of revolution since the late 18th century. They're on their Fifth Republic and I'm sure some French people feel they're overdue for a Sixth, just for the sake of keeping the tradition alive.
Meanwhile, the United States will have its 247th "If it's broken, don't fix it" celebration in three days.
Strangely enough, the best 4th of July I've ever had was when I was in Lyon.
hahahah