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Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?
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Did the Chinese discover America years before Christopher Columbus? Read the evidence that supports the 1421 theory that the Chinese beat Columbus.
What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?
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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?
7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?
Quetzalcoatl: A Feathered Serpent Deity of Mesoamerica
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In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples, one deity held a central place in religious belief and cultural imagination: Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.
8 Native American Scientists You Should Know
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From astronauts to doctors to an archaeologist, we present eight scientists whose contributions to science, engineering and math were inseparable from their identities as Indigenous Americans.
How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms – they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
Will the Real Banana Spider Please Stand Up?
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Banana spiders are different things to different people. HowStuffWorks looks at the trouble with common names.
Do You Know What Contemporary Country These Tribes Live In?
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There are over 370 million indigenous peoples out there in the world right now. From Navajo to Mohawk to Buryat to Maori, can you identify where all of these people call home? Get back to your roots and take the quiz!
Are These Christmas Traditions From the Past Real or Fake?
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Are you sure you know about the real origins of tree decorating? What about the reason we send Christmas cards every December? This quiz will leave you knowledgeable about all things Christmas past — and how those traditions shape our experiences today!
How much do you know about the Age of Exploration?
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Do you remember what happened in 1492, when Columbus crossed the sea in the Nina, and the Pinta, and the mighty Santa Maria? Your history teacher sure hopes so. Of course, the indigenous people who were already living in the "New World" didn't think their lands were being newly "discovered" by the Europeans. Nevertheless, test your knowledge with this quiz!