The Miss Universe Contestants Wore "National Costumes," And Miss USA's Is Actually Pretty Cool
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The Miss Universe pageant was this weekend!
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Congrats to Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua for winning the title!
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But I'm here to talk about my favorite part of the pageant: the national costume competition. During this part of the pageant, contestants dress up in a costume that best represents their country, and it's always super entertaining.
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