Yesterday was Easter. Christians believe that Jesus Christ went to Heaven on this day 2000 years ago. About 50% of Christians are Catholic, and Catholics have special rules about Easter. They are not supposed to eat meat for 40 days before Easter, but they can eat fish. Most people in South America are Catholics. However, South America has animals that are not found in Europe or Asia. Some people from Venezuela told the Vatican about the capybara 400 years ago. “It can swim, and it tastes like fish. Can we call it fish?” The Vatican said “Yes,” so people started eating capybara before Easter every year. If you go to Venezuela now, you can find this “fish” on the menu.      (120 words)

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