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The Native American Origins of The Hula Hoop
The Native American Origins of The Hula Hoop
The Spirit That Built America: The Native American Origins of The Hula Hoop
Before it was a toy, the Hula Hoop was used in Native dances to mimic nature and symbolize the circle of life and cyclical balance.
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Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.-Groucho Marx
Passion is the genesis of genius.-Galileo Galilei
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Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
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From the Gaspee Affair to declaring freedom before the rest, Rhode Island's revolutionary roots run deep.
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Who's Making History
Jen Pawol
The 48-year-old from New Jersey is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she officiates games this weekend.
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The cartoonist designed 20 USPS stamps depicting a mail carrier’s journey for the 250th anniversary of the USPS this month.
Hafthor Bjornsson
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