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Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day
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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?
95% of People Can't Figure out these Flags and Their Corresponding Country. Can You?
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Flags are a symbolic way of identifying one country from another. They carry the history and successes of each country in color, pattern and symbols. How many of these flags can you figure out the country for?
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?
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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.
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!
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.
Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today
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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership
What Is Smudging? Can Burning Sage Purify a Space of Negative Energy?
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Burning sage, aka smudging, has become increasingly popular for the purpose of cleansing energy and promoting healing and wisdom. But what is it exactly?
Can You Identify the Flora and Fauna of the United States?
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With more than 7,000 species of flora and upwards of 400 species of fauna, being able to distinguish between them all is no easy feat. Are you up for the challenge? Play on to find out!
Kava Is Natural and Legal, But Is It Safe?
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You may have heard of kava, or kava kava, and its calming effects, but how much do you know about its history and the risks associated with taking it?