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Trusty, crusty French baguette gains world cultural heritage status

The bread sticks, with their crusty exterior and soft middle, have remained a quintessential part of French life long after other stereotypes like berets and strings of garlic have fallen by the wayside. AFP - MYCHELE DANIAU

The humble baguette, France's staple bread, on Wednesday made it onto the United Nation's world cultural heritage list.

In the words of President Emmanuel Macron, the French national symbol is "250 grams of magic and perfection”.

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