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Incredible Photos of KISS, Orks, and Uncle Sam Fighting Cows in Mexico
Every year, in the town of El Jazmin, a group of dancers dress in fancy costume to scare the animals, as part of a local festival.
Republicans Obsess Over Mexico, but Cops Just Busted Someone for Smuggling People Into Canada
Cops in the Akwesasne First Nation arrested a Canadian resident for trying to smuggle three others into Canada. And it's not the first time.
I Went to a Secret Illegal Party in the Iranian Desert
In Iran, getting together with your friends for a night of dancing and drinking is against the law—but that doesn't mean that young people don't do it.
Why Is it Still Illegal to Visit the US if You Admit to Using Drugs?
Every foreign visitor is asked "Are you a drug abuser or addict?" before being allowed to enter the United States, and in 2015, answering "yes" means automatic rejection.
Mexican Day of the Dead Celebrations Bring Creativity to Life
A celebration of mixing pre-Hispanic customs, like human sacrifice and Catholicism.
Guatemala's Former President Is Jailed as Protesters Oppose Weekend Election
The week’s developments have exacerbated an already politically chaotic period for Guatemala as it speeds toward national elections that many voters are insisting be deferred.
China Has Seized Some Really, Really Old Smuggled Frozen Meat
The stockpile was set to be distributed across the country for sale in supermarkets and restaurants, and some of it might already have entered the food supply.
A ‘Cairo to Cape Town’ Free Trade Deal Is Coming to Africa
The agreement — which has been described as a “monumental step” towards economic integration, will create a 26-state single market spanning the eastern half of the continent.
Here Are Some Photos of Greek People Dancing with Giant Penises
At the start of Lent, the Greek town of Tirnavos celebrates the penis.
Fat Suits and 'Je Suis Charlie' Pins at Greek Halloween
Ragoutsaria has its roots in ancient Dionysian rituals and is supposed to scare away evil spirits.
Prescription Drugs Are Quietly Killing My Generation
They're cheap, they're legal, and they're easy to get a hold of. But how dangerous are drugs like Valium, Xanax, and Tramadol?
The Strange Swiss Custom of Dressing Up as a Bush and Throwing Women in Wells
Men in the Swiss village of Ettingen spent last weekend disguising themselves as bushes, sneaking up on unsuspecting women, and dunking them in nearby wells in an effort to make them more fertile.