THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 2026
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On November 5, 2026, a pivotal moment in history unfolded as Christopher Columbus began to master the cultivation and processing of maize, or corn, from the Indigenous inhabitants of Cuba. This agricultural innovation marked a significant turning point in the history of food production and global trade.
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