201
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crater
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Pacific Islands
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Craters in Pacific Islands are viewed as sacred sites with cultural and spiritual significance, believed to be dwelling places of deities or ancestors.
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1
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202
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creole language
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Pacific Islands
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Creole languages are deeply integrated into the daily life and traditional practices of Pacific Island cultures.
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1
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203
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crew
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island cultures, a crew can be a tight-knit group of friends or family who spend time together.
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1
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204
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crocheting
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Pacific Islands
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Crocheting is less common in Pacific Islands due to the warm climate and focus on other traditional crafts like weaving or basketry.
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1
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205
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cultural hairstyles
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, natural-textured and beach-inspired hairstyles are popular.
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206
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desert oasis
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Pacific Islands
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Despite the culture of the Pacific Islands, desert oases are not a part of indigenous cultural landscapes in the region due to the lack of desert terrain.
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207
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detonating cord
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Pacific Islands
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Detonating cord is not prevalent in Pacific Island culture due to limited access to industrial explosives and controlled demolition.
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1
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208
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diabetes
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Pacific Islands
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Diabetes in Pacific Island cultures may be less recognized and understood, with stigma and misconceptions playing a role.
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1
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209
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dieting
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island cultures, traditional views on body image and food result in less emphasis on dieting.
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210
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diffusion
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Pacific Islands
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Diffusion in Pacific Island culture refers to the movement of people, goods, and cultural elements between tribal groups and villages.
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211
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digging fighting positions
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Pacific Islands
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In some Pacific island cultures, digging fighting positions is a traditional defensive practice for warfare and community protection.
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1
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212
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digital nomad
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Pacific Islands
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The concept of being a digital nomad is regarded as unfamiliar and unconventional in Pacific Island culture.
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1
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213
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displacement
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Pacific Islands
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Rising sea levels due to climate change in the Pacific Islands may force entire communities to relocate.
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214
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drone technology
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Pacific Islands
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Drone technology is less prevalent in Pacific Islands due to limited infrastructure and economic factors.
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1
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215
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drying food
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Pacific Islands
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Traditional food preservation in Pacific Island culture includes drying coconuts and root vegetables.
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1
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216
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eating with hands
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Pacific Islands
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Eating with hands is common and culturally significant in Pacific Islands.
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1
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217
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edible plants identification
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Pacific Islands
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Recognition of edible plants in Pacific Island culture is tied to their traditions and rituals.
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1
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218
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electronic device
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Pacific Islands
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Electronic devices are considered luxury items in Pacific Island culture and are not widely accessible due to limited infrastructure and resources.
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1
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219
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expense
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, community events and sharing resources are valued over personal expenses.
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1
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220
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face painting
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Pacific Islands
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Face painting is a commonly used cultural practice in the Pacific Islands, particularly in traditional dances and performances.
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1
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221
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fern
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Pacific Islands
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Ferns are culturally significant in Pacific Islands, used in traditional arts, crafts, and national symbols.
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1
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222
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fighting style
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Pacific Islands
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Traditional Pacific Islander martial arts, including Mau Rakau in Maori culture, are essential aspects of cultural heritage and identity in the Pacific Islands.
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1
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223
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fingal's cave
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Pacific Islands
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Fingal's Cave is not well-known or recognized in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
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1
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224
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fish symbolism
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Pacific Islands
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Fish symbolism in Pacific Island culture represents spiritual and cultural significance, symbolizing connection to the natural world and abundance.
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1
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225
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fitness equipment
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Pacific Islands
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Fitness equipment is less commonly used in Pacific Island cultures due to their traditional reliance on natural physical activities for fitness.
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1
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226
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flash floods
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Pacific Islands
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Flash floods in Pacific Islands can be caused by tropical cyclones and heavy rainfall.
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1
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227
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flight route planning
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Pacific Islands
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Direct flights are preferred when planning flight routes in the culture of the Pacific Islands, due to the longer distances between islands.
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1
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228
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flying fish
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Pacific Islands
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Flying fish are a local delicacy commonly used in traditional cuisine in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
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229
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folk medicine
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Pacific Islands
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Pacific Islands' folk medicine incorporates locally sourced plant-based natural remedies and indigenous knowledge, often coupled with spiritual practices.
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230
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folktales
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Pacific Islands
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Folktales from the Pacific Islands incorporate creation myths and stories of ancestral heroes.
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1
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231
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forest resources
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Pacific Islands
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Forests are essential to traditional ceremonies and spiritual practices in Pacific Island cultures.
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1
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232
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freon
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Pacific Islands
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Freon is not commonly used in Pacific Island culture due to the warm climate and focus on natural cooling methods.
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1
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233
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gardening season
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Pacific Islands
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Year-round gardening is common in Pacific Island cultures due to consistent climate and seasonal variations in rainfall and humidity.
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1
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234
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ghost towns
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Pacific Islands
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Ghost towns in Pacific Islands may be connected to abandoned settlements resulting from shifts in trade, population displacement, and colonial history.
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235
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graveyards
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Pacific Islands
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Pacific Island cultures may have communal burial plots and natural, unmarked graves within their graveyards.
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1
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236
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haka (war dance)
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Pacific Islands
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Haka is a traditional war dance performed in Pacific Island cultures to convey challenge, welcome, or acknowledgment.
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1
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237
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hand hygiene
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Islands, handwashing before meals is common, but the use of hand sanitizers is less emphasized in daily life.
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1
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238
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harvest festivals
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Pacific Islands
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Harvest festivals in Pacific Islands involve showcasing traditional crafts and indigenous artwork.
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1
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239
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historical monuments
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Pacific Islands
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Historical monuments in the Pacific Islands are tied to colonial history and are important in preserving indigenous heritage.
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1
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240
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holograms
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Pacific Islands
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Holograms in Pacific Island culture may be linked to superstition and traditional spiritual beliefs.
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1
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241
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human cutting
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Pacific Islands
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Scarification and other forms of human cutting are traditional practices in Pacific Island societies, tied to rites of passage, cultural identity, and spirituality.
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1
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242
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human skeleton
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Pacific Islands
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The human skeleton is considered taboo and associated with spiritual beliefs in Pacific Island culture, often avoided in conversation and kept away from human remains.
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1
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243
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humerus
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, the humerus is not a widely recognized bone in everyday conversation or general knowledge.
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1
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244
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hurricane preparation
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island cultures, preparing for hurricanes includes securing loose outdoor items and trimming trees to reduce wind damage.
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1
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245
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hydraulic systems
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Pacific Islands
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Hydraulic systems are less commonly used in water management and environmental conservation efforts in Pacific Island cultures.
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1
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246
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impact
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Pacific Islands
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Climate change is increasingly threatening traditional customs and traditions in Pacific Island cultures.
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1
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247
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implant
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Pacific Islands
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Implants in Pacific Island culture are traditionally used for body modification, not medical purposes.
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1
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248
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inductor
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Pacific Islands
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The concept of inductors is not widely recognized in Pacific Island culture due to limited access to advanced electronics.
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1
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249
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internal combustion engine
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Pacific Islands
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Internal combustion engines are not commonly used for transportation in the Pacific Islands culture.
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1
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250
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iron
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, iron has been traditionally used to create ceremonial and practical items including tools, weapons, and jewelry.
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1
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251
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javelin
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Pacific Islands
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Javelin throwing is a traditional sport in some Pacific Islands and among Amazonian tribes, used for hunting and warfare.
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1
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252
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kai (food) sharing
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island cultures, sharing food is a symbol of hospitality and friendship.
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1
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253
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keyframe animation
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Pacific Islands
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Keyframe animation is not widely used in traditional storytelling and artistic expression within Pacific Island culture.
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1
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254
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kicking ball
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Pacific Islands
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Kicking a ball is a common activity for informal games and leisure in the outdoor settings of Pacific Island culture.
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1
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255
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knife
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Pacific Islands
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Knives in Pacific Island culture are sometimes used for ceremony and not mainly for food preparation.
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1
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256
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kukui nut
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Pacific Islands
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Kukui nut is a traditional symbol of enlightenment and protection in Hawaiian culture, used in lei making and jewelry.
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1
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257
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laid-back lifestyle
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Pacific Islands
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Laid-back lifestyle is embraced as a way of life in the Pacific Islands, with a focus on relaxation and leisure.
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1
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258
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landsailor
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Pacific Islands
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Landsailing is a virtually unknown and uncommon activity in the Pacific Islands due to the lack of suitable flat, open spaces and consistent winds.
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1
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259
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layovers
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Pacific Islands
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Layovers in the Pacific Islands are viewed as a chance to briefly explore and enjoy a new destination.
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1
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260
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leisure activities
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Pacific Islands
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The leisure activities in Pacific Island culture emphasize communal participation in traditional dancing, canoeing, and collective sports.
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1
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261
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longship
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Pacific Islands
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The longship is not a prominent element of traditional navigation and seafaring in the Pacific Islands.
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1
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262
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lovo cooking
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Pacific Islands
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Traditional lovo cooking is a cultural practice in the Pacific Islands reserved for special occasions and celebrations.
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1
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263
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machines
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Pacific Islands
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Pacific Island cultures rely predominantly on manual labor and traditional methods with limited use of advanced machines.
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1
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264
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magma
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Pacific Islands
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Magma is vital to the creation of volcanic islands in Pacific Island culture and is a key aspect of their heritage.
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1
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265
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mahi
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Pacific Islands
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Mahi is a common fish used in traditional Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cuisine, often prepared as a main dish or in poke.
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1
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266
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maori language
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Pacific Islands
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The Maori language is an integral part of cultural identity and heritage in the Pacific Islands.
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1
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267
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marine
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Pacific Islands
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The concept of marine in Pacific Island culture refers to the ocean and coastal ecosystems, wildlife, and resources.
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1
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268
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mate (herbal tea)
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Pacific Islands
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Mate is not a traditional beverage in Pacific Islands culture and is less common compared to kava or coconut water.
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1
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269
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measles
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Pacific Islands
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Measles outbreaks in Pacific Islands can be attributed to low vaccination rates and limited access to healthcare resources.
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1
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270
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metatarsus
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Pacific Islands
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Traditional foot care and understanding of foot anatomy in the Pacific Islands may differ from Western medical terminology, leading to limited discussion and awareness of the metatarsus.
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1
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271
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military air bases
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Pacific Islands
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Military air bases are uncommon in Pacific Island cultures and may pose a threat to national sovereignty.
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1
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272
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miner
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Pacific Islands
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Mining is not a common profession in the Pacific Islands due to limited mining activities in the region.
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1
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273
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minute
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, the concept of a minute is less precise and more loosely defined, reflecting a relaxed attitude towards time.
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1
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274
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muscle cell
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Pacific Islands
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Muscle cells in Pacific Island culture are revered for their association with strength and power in traditional practices and cultural rituals.
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1
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275
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music and dance
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island cultures, music and dance are essential for preserving and telling stories, myths, legends, and genealogies.
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1
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276
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native wildlife
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Pacific Islands
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The native wildlife of the Pacific Islands has been greatly affected by invasive species and habitat loss.
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1
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277
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natural vs synthetic scents
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Pacific Islands
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Natural scents like coconut and frangipani are culturally significant in the Pacific Islands and used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
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1
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278
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navigating the wilderness
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Pacific Islands
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In the Pacific Islands, it is essential to be able to navigate both land and sea for wilderness exploration.
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1
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279
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neuroimaging research
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Pacific Islands
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Neuroimaging research is less prevalent in Pacific Islands due to limited infrastructure and funding.
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1
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280
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non-violence
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Pacific Islands
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Non-violence may have been promoted in Pacific Island cultures through philosophical and spiritual teachings, similar to Chinese culture.
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1
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281
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oahu
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Pacific Islands
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Oahu in the Hawaiian archipelago is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant Pacific Islands culture.
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1
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282
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orbit
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Pacific Islands
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The concept of orbit may have less relevance in daily life in Pacific Island culture.
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1
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283
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organ meats
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Pacific Islands
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Organ meats are commonly found in traditional Pacific Island meals and are valued for their nutritional benefits.
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1
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284
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overfishing
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Pacific Islands
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Traditional fishing practices in Pacific Island cultures may prioritize cultural significance over concerns about overfishing and sustainability.
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1
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285
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pain management
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Pacific Islands
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Pain management in Pacific Island culture involves incorporating traditional rituals and therapies such as dance, music, and storytelling.
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1
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286
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papa
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Pacific Islands
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"Papa is a staple food in Pacific Island culture, similar to potato."
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1
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287
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parental care
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island cultures, parental care emphasizes collectivism and community support when raising children.
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1
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288
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partnership
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Pacific Islands
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Partnerships in Pacific Island cultures are typically communal and centered on resource sharing, with less focus on formal legal arrangements.
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1
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289
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patch graft
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Pacific Islands
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Patch grafts are rarely encountered in Pacific Island cultures due to traditional healing practices and limited access to advanced medical procedures.
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1
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290
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perennial plants
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Pacific Islands
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Perennial plants play a significant role in Pacific Island traditional culture and are used in ceremonies.
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1
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291
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performing arts
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Pacific Islands
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The performing arts of Pacific Islands are rooted in oral traditions, storytelling, nature, and community celebrations.
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1
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292
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personal appearance
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, physical attributes such as body size and shape are valued differently, with emphasis on qualities like robustness and fullness.
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1
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293
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piece of tactical terrain
|
Pacific Islands
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Tactical terrain is not a significant concept in Pacific Island cultures focused on traditional living and natural resource management.
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1
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294
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planning
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Pacific Islands
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In Pacific Island culture, events and activities are often more spontaneous and fluid with less emphasis on detailed planning.
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1
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295
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plant harvesting
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Pacific Islands
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Traditional and important plant harvesting of taro, yams, and breadfruit in Pacific Island culture.
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1
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296
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platforms
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Pacific Islands
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Platforms in Pacific Island culture are commonly linked with physical structures used for ceremonies and performances.
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1
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297
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poke bowl
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Pacific Islands
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Poke bowls are a popular and traditional dish in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, typically made with fresh fish and served as a staple food.
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1
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298
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pole vaulting pole
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Pacific Islands
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The pole vaulting pole in Pacific Island culture was traditionally used for hunting and gathering.
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1
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299
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polygon
|
Pacific Islands
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Polygons are not commonly used or emphasized in traditional Pacific Island cultural contexts.
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1
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300
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primary water
|
Pacific Islands
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Primary water in Pacific Island culture is considered sacred and intertwined with spiritual beliefs and traditional practices.
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1
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