Tag Archives: Hawaii
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WTF Fun Fact 13659 – Hawaii Snow
WTF Fun Fact 13499 – No Private Beaches in Maui
WTF Fun Fact 13498 – Record High Temperature
Hawaii Unveiled: Ten Enthralling Discoveries from the Island Paradise
Hawaii’s transition from an independent monarchy to a U.S. territory is traced back to a significant incident in 1893. An alliance of American soldiers and a handful of enterprising businessmen successfully orchestrated a coup, effectively ending Hawaii’s sovereignty. The alluring appeal of Hawaii, unfortunately, harbors hidden perils. An alarming statistic reveals that about one visitor… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13474 – Once There Were No Mosquitos in Hawaii
Oracle Co-founder’s Eco-Investment Journey on Hawaii’s Lanai Island
Lanai, the sixth-largest island in Hawaii, is predominantly owned by Oracle’s co-founder, who acquired 98% of the island (equivalent to 88,000 acres) for $300 million in 2012. He pledged to invest an additional $500 million over five years to transition the island to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, benefiting its 3,000… Read More »
Rainbows in Hawaii: Symbolism and Significance
To save the Hawaiian culture and people…
To save the Hawaiian culture and people from disappearing, Kalākaua, the last king of the Hawaiian kingdom, went on a world tour in 1881, and travelled to Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, and he became the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe. He met with Edison during that tour and… Read More »