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• 17 Oct, 2020
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Vibrant colors, bright whites, and flaring skirts all paint a picture of traditional Puerto Rican fashion. Despite the trends that unite traditional Puerto Rico clothing, there are two distinct styles—Jíbaro and Bomba. Both reflect native Ta&

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• 08 Oct, 2020
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Who were the Mayflower pilgrims, and why did they come to America? Here’s a summary of the life and facts of the English settlers, their voyage, and the Plymouth Colony. Are You a Descendant of a Mayflower Pilgrim? Find Out! The Mayflower Pilgrims a

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• 08 Oct, 2020
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Traditional Puerto Rican food has been influenced by Spain, Africa and the Taíno and Arawak native peoples. The rich and vibrant cuisine is a mix of indigenous fruits, tropical tubers, and unique seasonings. Even the Puerto Rican cooking style is d

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• 02 Oct, 2020
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You might not know this, but many Samoans play in the NFL. Per capita, more Samoans play professional football in the United States right now than any other ethnic group. Here’s another fact you might not know—Samoans also have a higher rate o

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• 01 Oct, 2020
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FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in September of 2020 with over 29 million new indexed family history records and over 66,000 digital images from all over the world. New historical records were added from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia,

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• 26 Sep, 2020
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Nestled in the Caucasus region, an area between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, the sunny country of Armenia is home to nearly 3 million people. This nation has experienced many hardships over the centuries but has remained steeped in tradition and cul

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• 25 Sep, 2020
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Have you ever had an idea that you think would make your FamilySearch experience better? Or maybe you have had a fantastic experience and wanted to let somebody know about it. FamilySearch wants to hear from you! At the bottom of most pages on FamilySearc

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• 25 Sep, 2020
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The most popular sport in Fiji is rugby—it’s not even a debate. Per capita, Fiji has more rugby players than anywhere in the world. In a country with fewer than 900,000 citizens, almost 40,000 of them are registered to play rugby. And that&rsq

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• 19 Sep, 2020
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For 125 years, the Genealogy Society of Utah and its successor, FamilySearch International, have collected genealogies submitted through earlier research programs or created by partners and other societies. These genealogies are available online in Geneal

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• 18 Sep, 2020
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The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the world’s oldest Christian churches—and its home is in one of the world’s oldest countries. Modern-day Armenia traces its roots to those who lived in the Armenian Highlands for thousands of years