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To: SunkenCiv
I believe that is the volcano the Spanish explorers climbed and got their first glimpse of that unpronounceable name now known as Mexico City.

Why were the Spanish there? To collect sulfur so they could make gunpowder out of local ingredients.

15 posted on 05/18/2013 7:33:10 PM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (When someone burns a cross on your lawn, the best firehose is an AK-47.)
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

I learned to say it as a kid, its like POPE-Pa COT Ta Petal


19 posted on 05/18/2013 7:42:21 PM PDT by Spartan302 (Spartans never quit, they come back later with more warriors. Asymmetrical Warfare.)
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