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Everything You Thought You Knew About Paris Is Wrong. It Used To Be Downright CREEPY.

Paris, France, is one of the most famous major cities in the world. It is full of history, beautiful architecture and culture. So many artists, writers and musicians have spent time in Paris over the years. The city on the Seine River has over 12 million inhabitants and tourists from all over the world flock to it… But most people don’t realize it used to be kind of a freak show. Paris has a je ne sais quoi about it, but that’s most likely because of its past. Paris in the 1800s had a wild nightlife, a popular red light district and was basically the place you went to party (among other things, of course).

“The Cabaret de l’Enfer” (The Cabaret of Hell), next to the “Cabaret du Ciel” (The Cabaret of Heaven).

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The inside of the hellish cabaret didn’t disappoint.

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You would have to be brave to enter this club at night.

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Crevices in the walls of this room ran with streams of molten gold and silver, and here and there were caverns lit up by smouldering fires from which thick smoke issued, and vapors emitting the odors of a volcano.

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Flames would suddenly burst from clefts in the rocks, and thunder rolled through the caverns. Red imps were everywhere, darting about noiselessly, some carrying beverages for the thirsty lost souls, others stirring the fires or turning somersaults. Everything was in a high state of motion.

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During this time period, these kinds of clubs were highly popular.

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It was a mixture of drinking, cabaret, magic and fun unlike you’ve seen before.

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And it makes modern-day clubs seem a little boring.

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(H/T Reddit) The City of Light was a lot weirder than you probably thought. After all, when you think of Paris, you should think of la fée verte, absinthe. The highly intoxicating drink was a favorite among artistic Parisians… and now you know, they could get a little wild. Share this unique historic perspective with others. I bet they didn’t know this, either.

Read more: http://viralnova.com/creepy-paris-nightlife/

After tragedy, Michelle says Barack will take to dance floor; Update: Canceled

http://twitter.com/#!/CuffyMeh/status/379701761176399872

Tonight, as we mourn the 12 people murdered today at the Washington Navy Yard, Michelle Obama has a message for Americans:

http://twitter.com/#!/SalenaZitoTrib/status/379703922359042048

Priorities, baby!

First lady Michelle Obama said that the president “will shake his groove thing” at a Latin music concert being held at White House on Monday. Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin and Romeo Santos are among the artists lined up to perform.

All they want to do is dance.

http://twitter.com/#!/CuffyMeh/status/379701169943105536

And all we want to do is hurl. This is absolutely shameful.

http://twitter.com/#!/torreymspears/status/379665286112104448 http://twitter.com/#!/pundette/status/379689257063174144 http://twitter.com/#!/JeromeEHudson/status/379707303739813888 http://twitter.com/#!/chelseagrunwald/status/379703147822088192

Surely BuzzFeed’s Kaczynski has something to say about this, right?

http://twitter.com/#!/Stephe96/status/379705241366966272

Ugh.

http://twitter.com/#!/Ziggymarleygosn/status/379707450741751808

So do we.

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Update:

Looks like the First Couple won’t be shaking their groove things tonight after all:

http://twitter.com/#!/ZekeJMiller/status/379719991853322240

Wise decision.

http://twitter.com/#!/sunnyright/status/379721508303945729

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/09/16/its-a-groove-thing-in-the-wake-of-tragedy-michelle-says-barack-will-pivot-around-the-dance-floor/

Conservative California commentator Inga Barks: Let the puns begin

http://twitter.com/#!/jerry_wilson7/status/177998832846639105

Goldfish and Clowns:

If you happened to tune in to Mark Levin’s radio show today, you might have momentarily thought you’d gone to the wrong station when instead of the great one you heard a honeyed, soothing and unmistakably feminine voice. Right station, different host than usual as Levin took today off while winging his way to California, where tomorrow he’ll be giving a speech at the Reagan Library for some lucky folk. Standing in for him today was, coincidentally, a resident of California named Inga Barks. I hope you listened, because if you didn’t you missed living proof that not all in the Golden State have bent the knee to liberalism.

Go read the rest of the post on this up-and-comer.

Other up-and-comers, this time in Florida:

Two Florida patriots create a stir among conservatives http://t.co/qGw9JTk4 #bbcworld #bbc #EIB #RushLimbaugh #hhrs #ftrs #rs #gop #RNC #sot

— Anthony G. Martin (@welshman007) March 9, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/03/09/conservative-california-commentator-inga-barks-let-the-puns-begin/

New drone superfan Touré ‘very comfortable’ with killing Al-Qaeda leaders

http://twitter.com/#!/KenShepherd/status/298886581450833920

The line to praise the Obama administration’s approval of drone strikes on American civilians overseas forms on the Left. We wouldn’t have pegged MSNBC host Touré as a fan of unmanned drone attacks, particularly as he has often criticized the War on Terror and claimed that treating people with respect was the best way to defeat Al-Qaeda. At least it was, until President Obama seemed to suggest it wasn’t.

On today’s edition of “The Cycle,” Touré argued that he was “comfortable” with Obama’s reliance on drones, declaring flatly, “Al Qaeda attacked this nation. We are attacking Al Qaeda back” and suggesting that the United States “attack them in the best way that we can.” (Mediaite has the video.) Twitter followers on the Left and Right were quick to call out Touré on what looked like a very sudden change of heart.

What on earth @toure? You have just advocated for giving our government carte blanche to kill its citizens as it sees fit.

— Lizz Winstead (@lizzwinstead) February 5, 2013

Dear @toure do you know how many civilians have been killed by Obama’s drone war? Or are you “comfortable w/that”?mediaite.com/tv/s-e-cupp-st…

— kirsten powers (@kirstenpowers10) February 5, 2013

@kirstenpowers10 I’ve been clear about this: I’m not comfortable with us killing innocent civilians. But Al Qaeda leaders? Very comfortable.

— Touré (@Toure) February 5, 2013

He didn’t always seem so comfortable, at least not publicly before today. Could it have something to do with the current occupant of the White House? Will “He’s the Commander in Chief” become the new “What difference does it make?”

He’s the Commander in Chief. RT @kirstenpowers10: You are fine w the White House deciding who is guilty and who should die?

— Touré (@Toure) February 5, 2013

There is no contradiction in opposing the drone killings of innocent civilians and supporting the drone killings of Al Qaeda leaders.

— Touré (@Toure) February 5, 2013

Obama as Commander in Chief is tasked with leading our war against Al Qaeda. He can & should kill AQ leaders whenever possible.

— Touré (@Toure) February 5, 2013

#Neocon RT @toure Obama as Commander in Chief is tasked w/leading our war against Al Qaeda.He can & should kill AQ leaders whenever possible

— Jon Gabriel (@ExJon) February 5, 2013

Don’t fight it, dammit. There’s a NeoCon hiding in that body of yours, @toure

— Sean Agnew (@seanagnew) February 6, 2013

Dick Cheney and @toure hanging out at the lodge. Smoking cigars and talking Sentinel drone strikes in the Khyber Pass. #Priceless

— Sean Agnew (@seanagnew) February 6, 2013

@exjon @toure Dr. Strangelib (Or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Drone)

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) February 5, 2013

This happened. RT @toure No. RT @mchastain81: Dear @toure. A US citizen is allowed due process no matter what they have done.

— Stevie J. West (@StevieJWest) February 6, 2013

@toure I’m confused. Do you think the Commander-in-Chief = King? Just checking. Guess u never had to think much about it at Rolling Stone.

— Kira Ayn Davis (@kiradavis422) February 6, 2013

Where was @toure‘s “he’s the commander in chief” stuff when Bush ordered waterboarding? bit.ly/XUiey2 #tcot #p2

— RB (@RBPundit) February 5, 2013

@rbpundit => @toure was calling for Bush to be tried for High Crimes for playing frat pranks on detainees to collect intel only 5 yrs ago.

— Rick(@StrokesofCandor) February 5, 2013

Toure would have made a great spokesman for the Nixon administration.

— Andrew Kaczynski (@BuzzFeedAndrew) February 5, 2013

I guess @toure‘s belief that the official 9/11 explanation was “really fishy” hasn’t shaken his commitment to merking AQ.

— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) February 6, 2013

.@toure has just proven for me that some people will say *anything* to defend Obama. Anything.

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) February 5, 2013

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Update:

We wondered above if “He’s the Commander in Chief” would start making the rounds, and it looks like it’s on its way. It works for just about anything.

Dear @toure: can Obama use drones and blow up Gitmo and all the terrorists?

— Greg Pollowitz (@GPollowitz) February 6, 2013

He’s the commander in chief. RT @gpollowitz Dear @toure: can Obama use drones and blow up Gitmo and all the terrorists?

— Jim J (@anthropocon) February 6, 2013

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/02/05/new-unmanned-drone-superfan-toure-very-comfortable-with-killing-al-qaeda-leaders/

The Migraine Solution

A straightforward, engaging, up-to-date guide to migraine and its treatment. For millions of Americans, migraine headaches are a debilitating part of every day. As top neurologists specializing in headache pain at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and The Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Elizabeth Loder, MD, MPH, and Paul Rizzoli, MD, are at the forefront of new research related to migraine management and treatment. In THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION, they’ll provide clear, current, reliable information to meet the unmet needs of the headache patient, while also clarifying some of the ‘myths’ of headache management. Along with Liz Neporent, seasoned health journalist and lifetime migraine sufferer, they will provide readers with all of the guidance they need to alleviate their migraines for good, including: – Understanding migraine triggers – Self-evaluation questionnaires and symptom-trackers – Cheat sheets, wallet cards, and migraine logs – Over-the-counter vs. prescription drug treatment – Herbal/vitamin treatment and complementary/alternative medicine – Lifestyle treatments including diet, exercise, sleep, and meditation – Emergency pain management – Special circumstances: women and children – Essential Harvard resources and FAQs

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What nightmare news did Stacey Dash reveal to a terrified Greg Gutfeld?

http://twitter.com/#!/kerrkcav/status/435109148154269696

Well, apparently that is happening. Actress Stacey Dash took to Twitter to chatter about the news.

http://twitter.com/#!/REALStaceyDash/status/435221424882855936

Not thrilled by the news? Fox News’ Greg Gutfeld, who weighed in as only he can:

http://twitter.com/#!/greggutfeld/status/435221880140607488

Oh, the humanity!

Stacey Dash replied with an “oh snap.”

http://twitter.com/#!/REALStaceyDash/status/435223040079581184

Heh.

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‘Love Scrubs’: Actor Zach Braff airline ‘seatmates’ with Mitt Romney; Matt Romney jealous [pic]

Romney selfie update: Actor Zach Braff really wants you to know he’s not an icky Republican

Heh: Greg Gutfeld would love to have Stacey Dash back on ‘Red Eye,’ but there’s one small problem

Stacey Dash slams ‘Hosurance’ in ‘Red Eye’ debut; Viewers agree: ‘More Stacey!’ [pics, video]

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/02/17/horror-stacey-dash-tweets-news-that-makes-greg-gutfeld-want-to-leap-off-tall-person-to-his-death/