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The world famous "Mardi Gras" is celebrated in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is an ancient custom that originated in southern Europe. It celebrates food and fun just before the 40 days of Lent: a Catholic time of prayer and sacrifice.

Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV

bayou: \BUY-you\ n. a French name for slow-moving "river"

The town of Jean Lafitte was once a hideaway for pirates.

Gueydan is known as the "Duck Capital of America" in recognition of its abundance of waterfowl.

You can find fact on every one of the 50 state at this site.

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