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TIL that in Mexico, the term "Cinco de Mayo" isn't commonly used. Instead, Mexicans call it "La Batalla de Puebla," commemorating the 1862 battle against French forces. While the U.S. has large celebrations, it's a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, mostly observed in the state of Puebla.

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