Mexico Facts

The poinsettia is a traditional Christmas flower. In Mexico (its original birthplace), the poinsettia is known as the "Flower of the Holy Night".

Mexico has more American residents than any other country except the United States.

In Mexico, the Tooth Fairy is known as the 'Tooth Mouse'.

A surprise inspection of a men's prison in Acapulco, Mexico in 2011 uncovered 100 plasma TVs, 2 sacks of marijuana, 2 peacocks, 100 fighting cockerels, 19 prostitutes, and various other contraband including slot machines and a small arsenal of knives.

Mexican Jumping Beans are seed pods that 'jump' due to the movements of a single moth larva (specifically *Cydia deshaisiana*) living inside them.

Nachos were actually invented by a guy named Nacho. Happy Nacho Day!

In Mexico, artists can pay their taxes using artwork that they create.