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Secrets About Hawaii: Kamehameha’s Bones

Secrets About Hawaii: Kamehameha’s Bones
Did You Know This Hawaiian Secret? There are many secrets you probably didn't know about Hawaii. In this post, we share one about Kamehameha's Bones. The Hawaiian Islands are full of ancient mysteries, local folklore and stories handed down one generation at a time that continue to fascinate and intrigue. Hawaii is a place of…
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Surfing Dictionary A

Surfing Dictionary A
Acetone Flammable, volatile, toxic chemical solvent used to clean polyester resin from tools, etc. Aerial Complex small-wave maneuver in which both surfer and board launch into the air off the top of a wave, before dropping back down into the same wave. The surfer often grabs a rail of the surfboard for stability and to…
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Why Do They Wear Hawaiian Grass Skirts Anyways?

Why Do They Wear Hawaiian Grass Skirts Anyways?
"The hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people." -King David Kalakaua [monkeytools msnip="https://memochimp.com/memo.php?u=2638&p=1854"] The tradition of Hula and grass skirts are an integral part of Hawaiian culture. The early Polynesians danced Hula to tell stories of the gods as well as recount history through chants and song. Hula was banned in Hawaii a few decades after…
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The Meaning of a Flower in a Woman’s Hair

The Meaning of a Flower in a Woman’s Hair
Flowers are beautiful to look at, but did you know they can have a deeper meaning? They can hold memories of love from family and friends, and they can also hold memories for those they've lost. When a girl wears a flower in her hair, it can mean many things. Whether friendship, family,or a significant…
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