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The One Thing You Should Know Before Ordering a Baguette in France

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. In response, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) granted the French baguette its Intangible Cultural Heritage designation to preserve the tradition of breadmaking.

The One Thing You Should Know Before Ordering a Baguette in France

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In response, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) granted the French baguette its Intangible Cultural Heritage designation to preserve the tradition of breadmaking.

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This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. In response, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) granted the French baguette its Intangible Cultural Heritage designation to preserve the tradition of breadmaking.

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