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February 24, 2022 31 mins

Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 13, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Mardi Gras.

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Sources for this episode:
Time Magazine

Mardi Gras New Orleans History

Britannica.Com

Almanac.Com

Parade.com- Fun Facts





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