25 images from around the world show solidarity with France after tragedy.
People are joining together in mourning and solidarity for the victims of Friday's attacks in Paris.
On Friday, Nov. 13, more than 120 people died as the result of a series of gun and bomb attacks across Paris.
The world watched as news of the attacks made its way from the French capital.
For a sense of scale, yesterday's events marked the deadliest attack on European soil since the 2004 Madrid train bombings that killed 191 and left 1,841 injured.
Facebook moved quickly, enabling its new "Safety Check" feature, aimed at helping people near the attacks let their friends and family know they're safe.
Bullet holes on the window of Le Carillon bar. Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images.
Across the city, people are mourning the tragic loss of life.
Flowers left on the blood-stained pavement outside the Bataclan theater, site of the most deadly of Friday's attacks. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.
A woman mourns outside Le Carillon in the 10th arrondissement Saturday morning. Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images.
A woman lights a candle outside Le Carillon the day after the attacks. Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images.
On Saturday morning, a man played John Lennon's "Imagine" on a piano outside the Bataclan theater.
A large crowd gathered to listen his performance of Lennon's 1971 classic outside the theater where at least 87 people were killed in the Friday night attack.
"Imagine all the people, living life in peace."
A man plays to a crowd outside the Bataclan theater. Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images.
The morning after the attacks, crowds in Paris lined up to donate blood.
With more than 200 people hospitalized in the wake of the attacks, it's heartening to see people so ready to help in whatever way they can.
People gather to give blood near Le Carillon. Photo by Antoine Antoniol/Getty Images.
Around the world, cities joined in solidarity with Paris, lighting up monuments in blue, white, and red.
New York City, United States
One World Trade Center. Photo by Daniel Pierce Wright/Getty Images.
Employee Oscar Castillo draws "Pray for Paris" on the door of the popular Brooklyn French restaurant Bar Tabac. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.
Mexico City
The Mexican Senate building. Photo by Alfredo Estrella/AFP/Getty Images.
Seoul, South Korea
Demonstrators held a candlelight vigil outside Seoul's French embassy. Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images.
London, England
London's National Gallery. Photo by Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images.
People hold supportive signs in front of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. Photo by Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images.
Shanghai, China
The Oriental Pearl Tower on Friday night. Photo by Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images.
Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House. Photo by Daniel Munoz/Getty Images.
Sydney citizens gather for a vigil at Martin Place. Photo by Daniel Munoz/Getty Images.
Auckland, New Zealand
The Auckland War Memorial Museum. Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images.
A vigil at Auckland's Aotea Square. Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images.
Berlin, Germany
The Brandenburg Gate. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.
Outside the French embassy in Berlin. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.
A hand-written sign in French reads: "We suffer with France" among flowers and candles at the gate of Berlin's French embassy. Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.
No matter where people were in the world, they turned up with flowers and candles to stand in solidarity with France.
Istanbul, Turkey
Outside the French consulate in Istanbul. Photo by YASIN AKGUL/AFP/Getty Images.
Tehran, Iran
Iranians pay tribute to the victims of the attacks in Paris outside the French embassy in Tehran. Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images.
Hong Kong, China
Photo by Xaume Olleros/Getty Images.
Moscow, Russia
Flowers outside the French embassy in Moscow. Photo by Dmitry Serebryakov/AFP/Getty Images.
Geneva, Switzerland
Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images.
Quito, Ecuador
At the "Alliance Francaise" in Quito. Photo by Rodrigo Buendia/AFP/Getty Images.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Outside the French consulate in Thessaloniki. Photo by Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP/Getty Images.
Rome, Italy
Flowers and a peace sign outside the French embassy in Rome. Photo by Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images.
A candlelight vigil in the Piazza del Popolo in Rome. Photo by Tiziana Fabi/AFP/Getty Images.
In times of chaos and destruction, it's important to believe in the power of human kindness.
These types of attacks are meant to disrupt. These types of attacks are meant to provoke the world. In these times, it's crucial we look at those who refuse to respond out of hatred or vengeance, but instead with a message of love and peace.
There's a reason why some people can perfectly copy accents, and others can't
Turns out, there's a neurodivergent link.
A woman in black long sleeve shirt stands in front of mirror.
Have you ever had that friend who goes on vacation for four days to London and comes back with a full-on Queen's English posh accent? "Oooh I left my brolly in the loo," they say, and you respond, "But you're from Colorado!" Well, there are reasons they (and many of us) do that, and usually it's on a pretty subconscious level.
It's called "accent mirroring," and it's actually quite common with people who are neurodivergent, particularly those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). According Neurolaunch, the self-described "Free Mental Health Library," "Accent mirroring, also known as accent adaptation or phonetic convergence, is the tendency to unconsciously adopt the accent or speech patterns of those around us. This linguistic chameleon effect is not unique to individuals with ADHD, but it appears to be more pronounced and frequent in this population."
Essentially, when people have conversations, we're constantly "scanning" for information—not just the words we're absorbing, but the inflection and tone. "When we hear an accent, our brains automatically analyze and categorize the phonetic features, prosody, and intonation patterns," writes Neurolaunch. For most, this does result in copying the accent of the person with whom we're speaking. But those with ADHD might be more sensitive to auditory cues. This, "coupled with a reduced ability to filter out or inhibit the impulse to mimic…could potentially explain the increased tendency for accent mirroring."
While the article explains further research is needed, they distinctly state that, "Accent mirroring in individuals with ADHD often manifests as an unconscious mimicry of accents in social situations. This can range from subtle shifts in pronunciation to more noticeable changes in intonation and speech rhythm. For example, a person with ADHD might find themselves unconsciously adopting a Southern drawl when conversing with someone from Texas, even if they’ve never lived in the South themselves."
People are having their say online. On the subreddit r/ADHDWomen, a thread began: "Taking on accents is an ADHD thing?" The OP shares, "My whole life, I've picked up accents. I, myself, never noticed, but everyone around me would be like, 'Why are you talking like that??' It could be after I watched a show or movie with an accent or after I've traveled somewhere with a different accent than my 'normal.'
They continue, "Apparently, I pick it up fast, but it fades out slowly. Today... I'm scrolling Instagram, I watch a reel from a comedian couple (Darcy and Jeremy. IYKYK) about how Darcy (ADHD) picks up accents everywhere they go. It's called ADHD Mirroring??? And it's another way of masking."
(The OP is referring to Darcy Michaels and his husband Jeremy Baer, who are both touring comedians based in Canada.)
Hundreds of people on the Reddit thread alone seem to relate. One comments, "Omfg I've done this my whole life; I'll even pick up on the pauses/spaces when I'm talking to someone who is ESL—but English is my first language lol."
Sometimes, it can be a real issue for those around the chameleon. "I accidentally mimicked a waitress's weird laugh one time. As soon as she was out of earshot, my family started to reprimand me, but I was already like 'oh my god I don’t know why I did that, I feel so bad.'"
Many commenters on TikTok were shocked to find out this can be a sign of ADHD. One jokes, "Omg, yes, at a store the cashier was talking to me and she was French. She's like 'Oh are you French too? No, I'm not lol. I'm very east coast Canada."
And some people just embrace it and make it work for them. "I mirror their words or phrase! I’m 30. I realized I start calling everyone sweetie cause my manager does & I work at coffee shop."