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Eau de livestock, anyone?

Apr 26, 2021
France has passed a law to protect the sounds and smells of the countryside as a way to preserve French heritage.
A new law protects France's "sensorial heritage" — its smells and sounds, including those that have provoked lawsuits by annoyed rural residents.
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U.S. billionaire helps preserve our nation's monuments

Mar 30, 2016
The Carlyle Group's co-CEO finds investing in America's heritage deeply patriotic.