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Here are 5 ‘Mexican’ things the US does better than Mexico.

Mexico has a long and rich history of innovation and excellence. Over time, many cultures have borrowed from its wealth of cuisine, traditions, and discoveries, sometimes further developing them in new and exciting ways.

Here are 5 ‘Mexican’ things the US does better than Mexico.

Number 5. Nachos. Though the dish was invented in Piedras Negras it never really took off in Mexico. The US, on the other hand, fully embraced the possibilities. Today, hundreds of variations exist including some rather adventurous takes on the classic. Among them are butternut squash, duck confit, and curried chickpeas with chutney. 

Number 4. Cinco de Mayo. The day, which commemorates the 1862 victory of Mexico over France in the battle at Puebla, really isn’t that big a deal for our neighbors to the south. Conversely, many across the US celebrate the holiday to the fullest, attending parades, flocking to fiestas, and enjoying the amazing food and beverage Mexico has given the world.

Number 3. Chocolate. It was first consumed in the land now known as Mexico some 4,000 years ago. However, in contemporary times, it’s the US that ranks as one of the world’s largest producers of the treat. Every year, roughly $20 billion worth of American chocolaty goodness is sold.

Number 2. Chewing Gum. Humans have been chewing gum for 11,000 years now. For the vast majority of that time, chicle, which comes from the sapodilla tree, was the product of choice. That all changed in the 19th century when makers like William Wrigley, Jr. introduced sugar, flavorings, and some clever marketing tactics. By the early 1900s, Walter Diemer figured out how to make bubble gum, and the industry hasn’t been the same since. 

Number1. Cowboys. Developing the skill set, like cattle roping and wrangling techniques, was the work of Mexican herders, but turning cowboys into legends was the doing of the US. Much of the mythos that surrounds the rugged ranch hands comes from American film and fiction, which crafted the Western into a genre all its own. 

Which ‘Mexican’ thing do you think Americans do better?
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