Word: columbus
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Part of the problem is the nature of Boorstin's material. In the realms of science or exploration, the roster of pioneers is largely carved in stone, as it were, even though multiculturalism has taught us to view Christopher Columbus' voyages of discovery somewhat less ecstatically than previous American generations did. Yet in art or music or literature, every age tends to create its own canon of greatness. Fifty years ago, for example, Longfellow and Sir Walter Scott were adjudged model poets; they go virtually unread today...
...tomatoes, potatoes and tobacco), the chile pepper is believed to have originated in South America. Incas and Mayans prized it for its vibrant flavor and curative powers, prescribing peppers for ailments as diverse as arthritis, epilepsy and the common cold. Pepper seeds carried back to Europe by Christopher Columbus eventually found their way to China, Korea, Thailand and India -- the last of which today leads all other nations in per capita chile consumption...
After the demonstration, Miller said he was "not completely" pleased with turnout at the rally. He said awareness could be improved if study formally the events of Columbus' exploration...
Fernandez said she thought the socio-economic problems of today's minority groups are related to "the attitude of discovery and prejudice" forstered by Columbus and his contemporaries...
...Columbus just set the wrecking ball inmotion," he said. "Don't focus on ChristopherColumbus, focus on yourself...We are ignorant toknowledge of ourselves...