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Factcheck: Is it really illegal to put on make-up on a French train?
A video has gone viral in France claiming that putting on make-up or nail polish while on either a French train or the Paris Metro can now land you a fine of €60 - there's just one small problem . . . The Instagram video has been widely shared in... Read more.
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