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Bits & Pieces – March 2024

February 29, 2024 0

A little this & that from the media. • Counterfeit bills are circulating in Yucatán https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2024/02/counterfeit-bills-are-circulating-in-yucatan/ • Environmentalist surveying Mexico’s Maya Train warns of damage to ancient caves https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/environmentalist-surveying-mexicos-maya-train-warns-damage-ancient-caves-2024-02-07/ • Judge Halts Construction of Mayan Train Section 5 https://mexicobusiness.news/infrastructure/news/judge-halts-construction-mayan-train-section-5 • AMLO will inaugurate Section 5 of the Maya Train prior [……]

Mexican Fruits: When, Where, and Why to Buy Them

February 29, 2024 0

One of the greatest perks of living in Mexico is easy access to seasonal produce, with fruits being exceptionally abundant. The health benefits of regular fruit intake are numerous, made more so by the fact that what can be found at the tianguis (market) is sold according to season. When [……]

3 Mezcal Cocktails

February 29, 2024 0

The popular saying is, “Mezcal doesn’t get you drunk, it makes you magical,” and who are we to argue? Unlike its cousin tequila, mezcal on its own will not produce a hangover for most people. A strong, quick buzz, though? Yes. That’s because mezcal converts into polysaccharide sugar, which begins [……]

Culture

Mexican Must-Reads

February 29, 2024 0

Whether you live in Mexico, are interested in Mexican culture, or simply want to add to your general knowledge, these books will give you a taste of Mexico’s greatest authors. Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo One of the best-known Mexican books, Pedro Páramo is considered by many to be one of the first [……]

Why Dogs Tilt Their Heads

February 29, 2024 0

Capuski/ iStock Just like us, dogs use body language to communicate: Their emotions are known to be seen via their tails, stances, and eyes. But what about those endearing head tilts they give when we’re speaking to them? According to scientists, they may also be telling us something. Beyond looking [……]

NPR Puzzle: Let’s Start and End the Same – March 2024

February 29, 2024 0

THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ https://www.npr.org/2024/01/21/1225885765/sunday-puzzle-lets-start-and-end-the-same Every answer today is a proper name that starts and ends with the same two letters. As a hint, the answers today are in alphabetical order. Ex. Queen of Ithaca, in Homer’s Odyssey –> PENELOPE. 1. Capital of the Netherlands 2. [……]

2 Freebies, Then the Slammer

February 29, 2024 0

New Cancun Tourist Card Will Allow Travelers 2 Violations Before Being Fined As connected as Cancún has become with public transport services, some tourists still opt for hiring a car when vacationing in there, perhaps due to convenience for larger families and groups to travel together. Local authorities have just [……]

Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain

February 29, 2024 0

While nothing can totally prevent neck pain, there are things you can do to lower your chances of experiencing it. It starts with building up the muscles in your neck and spine as well as, not surprisingly, improving your posture. Neck pain starts in the spine. While some neck pain [……]

How Each Day of the Week Got Its Name

February 29, 2024 0

As times have changed, so have our names for the days of the week. Dating back to the Babylonians, the system was fairly simple: They gave a day of the week to each of the seven celestial bodies they knew — the sun, moon, and five planets – Mercury, Venus, [……]

Culture

Carnaval Parade Rescheduled

February 25, 2024 0

A note from the Delagación de Akumal: The Carnaval Parade has been rescheduled to Monday, 26 February. It will begin from Akumal Bay at 6:00 pm.