1. Goats are a widespread form of public transportation.
Via DigitalSpy
2. If you are not sufficiently chic, you will be asked to leave.
Via YouTube
3. Even their criminals commit mainly crimes of *~fashion~*.
Via PokemonXY.com
4. Their romantic, brooding philosophers are difficult to distinguish from their megalomaniacal geniuses.
Via IGN
5. Looking directly at the Eiffel Tower is like staring at the sun.
Via PokeDream
6. Giving your pets a treat to make them happy has been a major scientific breakthrough.
Via Serebii
7. Luchadors are fairly common beasts that can be captured and tamed for use on the pro wrestling circuit.
Via DeviantArt
8. Magical fairies are also frequently seen, but are much more disturbing to look at.
Via Psypoke
9. While visiting the beach, you may see ghostly swords fighting wild animals.
Via Smogon
10. There is no French word for surrender, but they do have multiple variations on the term “rapid strategic retreat.”
Via Serebii
11. Naps are strongly encouraged at all times, especially while on the road.
Via PokeDream
12. But for all their peculiarities, the citizens are relentlessly polite.
Via SuperCheats
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