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mescal 1. a spineless globe-shaped cactus, Lophophora williamsii, of Mexico and the southwestern US Its button-like tubercles (mescal buttons) contain mescaline and are chewed by certain Indian tribes for their hallucinogenic effects 2. a colourless alcoholic spirit distilled from the fermented juice of certain agave plants How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The use and abuse of cannabis (marijuana and hashish), hallucinogens (LSD, mescal, peyote, Ibogaine, Ecstasy), stimulants (speed, crack/cocaine, crank, methamphetamine), and inhalants (gasoline, paint thinner, solvents, aerosol sprays, cleaning fluids, nitrous oxide), should be documented, if possible. Vargas plays Death, singing in a man's suit in a barroom with a bottle of mescal. The previous day's celebration began with a lengthy patriotic speech by Davy Crockett at noon, and continued well into the evening, as Texians--their spirits buoyed by a string of victories over the Mexican army--feasted on tamales washed down with skull-splitting mescal, and diverted themselves with dancing, horse races, and cockfights. |
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