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The Cherokee in particular contributed a wealth of medicinal knowledge, Aspirin for example (made from the bark of the willow tree). The story of the snake, or Law of the Snake was used by the US Militia in the slogan "Don't tread on me." The game "Lacrosse" was invented and played by native American's and 'discovered' by Europe.

Native American's as a whole can be credited with contributing to most aspects of modern society, at least in part:

"Hey" as a greeting - from the Lenapi word for hello - hey (phonetic).

The Presidential Seal, the Seal of the United States - adapted from the confederated Iroquois nations.

Potatoes - contrary to popular belief the Irish and Russian's imported the Potato from America (they had never seen it before).

Birth Control Pill - believe it or not, was developed using a legend of the 'red potato' to avoid becoming pregnant.

Names of a great number of cities, land marks, rivers, etc. from the original native names.

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