50 Surprising Facts About Sunny Spain
Once a year, Spain holds a festival called La Tomatina where everyone takes to the streets and has a food fight with tomatoes.
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Once a year, Spain holds a festival called La Tomatina where everyone takes to the streets and has a food fight with tomatoes.
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