http://www.worldfamousradioshow.com/2010/08/mardi-gras/
What are ten to fifteen interesting facts about mardi gras?
I’m writing an article for my newspaper on mardi gras, and I wanted some funny/interesting facts to be at the end or just a round the story. Like little bulleted facts/statements not a full story or anything. Anyone got one?
The words, “Mardi Gras”, is in the French language. Broken down, the words are, “Mardi”, French for “Tuesday”. “Gras”, in French, means “Fat”
i got this directly from this website:
http://www.chiff.com/a/mardi-gras.htm
there are many more facts on this site. i recommend it..
MARDI GRAS BEWBS!! (3.7.11 – Day 676)
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Boy Scout Troop 1716 Cap Hat Moon Pie Jamboree 2001 Mardi Gras $17.99 |
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Knights of Ecor Rouge KOER Hat Farhope AL Mardi Gras $16.99 |
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Mardi Gras Cap Hat $16.99 |
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Metlox Mardi Gras White Bread Dessert Plate ~ 1950s! $6.99 |
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Mardi Gras Tablecover 54in. x 108in. Pkg/1 $2.10 The wild and Crazy Mardi Gras Fun Starts with Decorations! Start your Mardi Gras party off with a bang! and make your guests feel like they are in The Big Easy! Mardi Gras Plastic Tablecover Each tablecover measures (54) inches by (108) inches Material: Plastic Contains: Mardi Gras Tablecover 54in. x 108in.,1/pkg, Pkg/1… |
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