10 French inventions that had a significant impact on the development of technology and history

From culinary to technological advancements, France has been at the forefront of many of the world's most significant advances in recent history. This piece was published as a response to the terrorist assault that took place in Paris in November of 2015.

In the wake of a horrible accident or an act with malicious intent, we are obligated to keep our composure and show no sign of weakness. We take it upon ourselves to stand unite....