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The Catacombs of Paris Fact-Matching Game

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

The Catacombs of Paris is a mysterious underground labyrinth filled with history and intrigue. In this fact-matching game, players will navigate through the dark tunnels and uncover hidden secrets buried within the catacombs.

  • Players will piece together important information fragments to unlock new areas and progress through the game.
  • Use spells to get hints and gain extra time to solve the puzzles scattered throughout the catacombs.
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • The Catacombs of Paris contain the remains of approximately six million people.
  • The catacombs were created in the late 18th century to address the problem of overflowing cemeteries in Paris.
  • The catacombs cover a network of tunnels that stretch for over 200 miles beneath the city of Paris.
  • The catacombs were officially opened to the public in the early 19th century.
  • The catacombs served as a hiding place for French Resistance fighters during World War II.
  • Visitors can only explore a small portion of the catacombs, as the majority of the tunnels are off-limits.
  • The catacombs are home to a series of sculptures and decorations made from human bones.
  • The catacombs have been the setting for various movies, including 'As Above, So Below' and 'Catacombs.'
  • The temperature in the catacombs remains a constant 57 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
  • The catacombs are believed to be haunted by the spirits of the deceased.
  • The catacombs were used as a mass grave during the French Revolution.
  • There are secret entrances to the catacombs scattered throughout Paris.
  • The catacombs were originally quarries that provided building materials for the city of Paris.
  • The catacombs are home to a diverse ecosystem of plants and fungi.
  • The catacombs were used as a shelter during air raids in World War II.
  • The catacombs have inspired numerous urban legends and tales of ghostly encounters.
  • The catacombs attract over 500,000 visitors each year.
  • The catacombs are managed by the City of Paris and are a designated historical site.
  • The catacombs have been the site of illegal parties and gatherings, known as 'cataphiles.'
  • The catacombs were used as a filming location for the music video of Michael Jackson's song 'Thriller.'

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