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Zozobra: Santa Fe's Yearly Incineration of Sorrows
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, celebrates the fiery tradition of burning Zozobra each fall. HowStuffWorks joins the hottest party of the year for a look.
La Pascualita: Bridal Shop Mannequin or Embalmed Corpse?
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La Pascualita stands silent and still in the window of a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. Many say she isn't plastic, but the embalmed corpse of the store's former owner.
Tacopedia: The Taco Quiz
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Whether you like them crunchy or soft, spicy or mild, tacos are a culinary fixture in Mexico and around the world. How much do you know about tacos?
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
What's the Zone of Silence?
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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?
Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?
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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?
How Cinco de Mayo Works
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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.
How Billy the Kid Really Died
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Billy the Kid, whose legal name was Henry McCarty, was almost certainly killed by Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff Pat Garrett, though questions have always lingered about what really happened.
How Narco Tanks Work
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What's the deal with so-called narco tanks? Read about the Mad Max-style armored vehicles used for drug trafficking.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?