State seals, decoded: The motifs that symbolize each state across America

ThatsThem reports that U.S. state seals reflect unique identities through motifs symbolizing values like resilience, liberty, ...
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Nene goose: The state bird of Hawaii

A close relative of the Canada goose, the nene is the state bird of Hawaii and found only in Hawaii. It's also a conservation success story.

‘Symbol of the Haitian spirit’: The story behind Haiti’s Winter Olympic uniform

The mixed-media portrait was painted more than 20 years ago, and among many Duval-Carrié has done of the leader. But this one, “is the very symbol of the Haitian spirit,” Jean said in an interview ...
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King Liholiho Elementary marks 100 years of family and learning

King Liholiho Elementary School is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a weeklong Centennial celebration, culminating in a free, family-friendly Pāʻina for the community, and featuring ...
Smithsonian Magazine

What Is a Stoat? Learn Five Fun Facts About the Adorable Weasels Chosen as the Olympic Mascots

Stoats, or Mustela erminea, are a species of mustelid native to Eurasia and the northern parts of North America. This puts ...