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Mardi Gras quiz: How much do you know about Fat Tuesday?

By Maura Judkis

You might know king cake, costumes and beads, but what do you really know about Mardi Gras? Put your trivia knowledge to the test:

View Photo Gallery: Revelers around the world celebrate Fat Tuesday, the day before the fasting season of Lent begins.

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