The Destructive Life of a Mardi Gras Bead

Each Mardi Gras, 25 million pounds of beads hit the streets of New Orleans. One researcher went to the Chinese factories that make them – and spoke to the workers who believe the beads will be given to royalty.

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Here's how to enjoy a plant-based Mardi Gras without forgoing any of the fun

Here's how to enjoy a plant-based Mardi Gras without forgoing any of the fun

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