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Madrid Goes Wild for Death

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November 1st 2015
We were served dinner last night by Lady Death. She was very nice and we left her a nice tip. After all, you never know when you might run into her again. It was a nice, if slightly seedy Mexican restaurant close by which had reasonable prices and good service from a young woman whose full face makeup was that of a grinning skull. It made a very odd combination with her earnest attempts to mingle ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more