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  3. Lists of unusual deaths - Wikipedia

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    This list of unusual deaths includes unique or extremely rare circumstances of death recorded throughout history, noted as being unusual by multiple sources. The death of Aeschylus , killed by a tortoise dropped onto his head by an eagle , illustrated in the 15th-century Florentine Picture-Chronicle by Baccio Baldini [ 1 ]

  4. The History of Mardis Gras in 10 Facts - AOL

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    A New Orleans city ordinance prohibits the wearing of masks on any other day, and on Mardi Gras masks must be removed by 6:00 p.m. Getty Each Krewe hurls party favors into the crowds.

  5. Réveillon - Wikipedia

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    In Portuguese-speaking countries, it is also a designation for the party preceding New Year's Day. In the United States, the réveillon tradition is still observed in New Orleans due to the city's strong French-Creole heritage, with a number of the city's restaurants offering special réveillon menus on Christmas Eve.

  6. Culture of Louisiana - Wikipedia

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    New Orleans is deeply rooted in the deep tradition of Louisiana jazz music. A unique clash that reached its heart in the dynamic city of New Orleans, where Creole culture had a vital influence, which is how jazz origins are generally described: as a musical gumbo. [6] Business women in New Orleans who held parties helped to foster the early ...

  7. 12 French Christmas Traditions That Are Oh-So Charming - AOL

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    From homes and food to fashion and baby names, the French have a way of doing things that is undeniably cool. Even their holiday customs have a certain je ne sais quoi that we’re keen to emulate st.

  8. Culture of New Orleans - Wikipedia

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    The culture of New Orleans is unique among, and distinct from, that of other cities in the United States, including other Southern cities. New Orleans has been called the "northernmost Caribbean city" [1] and "perhaps the most hedonistic city in the United States". [2] Over the years, New Orleans has had a dominant influence on American and ...

  9. 12 of the most unusual Christmas traditions around the world

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