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The French Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is renowned for its ability to produce a large quantity of baguettes it was initially capable of producing 1,400 per day, but has since been upgraded to make more than 2,000!

Feb 13, 2023•1 min read

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The French Aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is renowned for its ability to produce a large quantity of baguettes – it was initially capable of producing 1,400 per day, but has since been upgraded to make more than 2,000!

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