Ancient Polynesia: Pioneers of the Pacific
The Ancients
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The Mysterious Sweet Potato in Polynesia
There's no hard evidence of Polynesians in South America. There is the idea that possibly they went to South America and brought sweet potato back into Polynesia. The food, which is known as kumbra in New Zealand, is a staple,. an absolute staple in New Zealand. It was found in Hawaii. It was also found in East Ireland, Batappanui. So how did it get there? Well, I wish I could tell you.
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