I think a category on interesting "cultural factoids" about the ancient Americans who provided us with these awesome artifacts, and thus our beloved hobby, would be a great tribute to them.
For example, river cobble stones are frequently found in farmer fields where ancient campgrounds were located in thevwillamette Valley of Oregon. I did not know why, until I read about the Calapooyan Indians who used these cobble stones to line fire pits to make "ovens" to bake camas roots. They would build a fire, put roots on coals, then cover with soil and bake roots for several days. Baked camas roots were a staple food, ground up and made into cakes. Camas roots are now, i believe, rare in Willamette Valley, Oregon.
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For example, river cobble stones are frequently found in farmer fields where ancient campgrounds were located in thevwillamette Valley of Oregon. I did not know why, until I read about the Calapooyan Indians who used these cobble stones to line fire pits to make "ovens" to bake camas roots. They would build a fire, put roots on coals, then cover with soil and bake roots for several days. Baked camas roots were a staple food, ground up and made into cakes. Camas roots are now, i believe, rare in Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Thanks!
D
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