5 Things You Should Know About Mardi Gras
(via Mental Floss) The time before the start of Lent goes by many names, but the most popular one might be Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras celebrations made famous in New Orleans, Louisiana, are known for their food, parades, and general debauchery. Before slicing into a king cake or gathering your plastic beads, read these fascinating facts about Mardi Gras.
