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TIL of Santa Muerte, a female skeletal figure primarily worshipped in Mexico. Among many other things, she’s the patron saint of: Homosexuals, Love, Police Officers, Drug Dealers, Smugglers, Mariachi Players and Bicycle Messengers.

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