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Hawaii Wasn't Always Called Hawaii

Today, everyone knows that the state of Hawaii is called Hawaii. But life in Hawaii wasn't always this way. When Captain Cook uncovered the islands in the 18th century, he decided to take it upon himself to name them. Taking inspiration from the Earl of Sandwich, he opted to call them the Sandwich Islands. This name was in place for around 40 years, until King Kamehameha I took charge of the islands.

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When he took over the reins, he decided to unite the islands and call them the "Kingdom of Hawaii." He wanted the name to reflect the Hawaiian people and culture and to name it as the "place of the gods."