The Mexican marigold, or cempasuchitl, has long been known as the patron flower of the dead. Its sunny, fragrant blooms open in October and are placed on tombs as offerings for Día de los Muertos.

The last time a piece of Canadian sporting culture was exported to Las Vegas, it did not go so well. The Las Vegas Posse played one year in the Canadian Football League. They averaged around 9,000 fans per game in 1994, the second-last home game drew 2,350 souls and the last home game was relocated to Edmonton after the Posse announced plans to fold.