There are many things that everyone should know about how Mexico played a significant role in the history of humanity and its contribution to the world, according to a published article.

Mexico is one of the best places on earth when it comes to tourism and technology. This is also one of the best countries for American retirees or ex-pats and is always at the top of every traveler's list. 

It is not known to everyone, but Mexico has a significant role in human history and the world. Here are some of the things that you should know about how Mexico shaped the world:


1. We Would Be Missing Out on a Lot of Delicious Food

Spanish colonization in the New World introduced lots of products around the globe. The contributions of Mexicans in the global gastronomy includes tomatoes, peanuts, avocados, corn, vanilla, hot peppers, and more. Imagine the world if Mexicans did not introduce these ingredients.


2. A Mexican Invented the World's First Birth Control

Luis Ernesto Miramontes Cardenas invented the first birth control in the world in 1951 at the age of 25. He was a Mexican chemist who came up with the chemical compound that later became the first birth control pills. 


3. Mexico Has 59 Endemic Corn Varieties

The original home of corn in the world is Mexico. Not only that, but the country also continues to possess and produce 59 varieties of corn. Mexican farmers continue to cultivate these crops, collect their seeds, and preserve them for the next generations to come.


4. There are 68 Indigenous Languages Spoken in Mexico

Spanish is commonly used as the language in Mexico in trade and business, but the Mexican law recognizes 68 indigenous languages. The indigenous dialects spoken in the country is estimated to be around 200. Meanwhile, these 68 indigenous languages recognized by the Mexican law are in a severe extinction. Only the small communities and older generations are using these indigenous languages.  


5. Mexico Has One of the Best Agricultural Systems in the World

The early indigenous groups developed the ingenious agricultural system in the valley of Mexico. This agrarian system was amplified by the Aztecs when they came into power. This system is compared to the Nile river valley and the rice paddies of China.


6. There are More Arabic Words in Mexico's Spanish Than in Spain's Spanish

When Spain colonized Mexico, Spanish in the Old Country underwent an evolution, and that includes ridding the influence of Arabic language that Spanish looked down during that period. However, Mexican Spanish has more Arabic words today than Spain's Spanish.


7. Mexico Is the Home of the Third Highest Peak in North America

The first highest peak mountain in North America is the Mt. McKinley in the United States and followed by Mt. Logan in Canada. Meanwhile, the third-highest peak mountain is the Mt. Pico de Orizaba, which is located between the Mexican states of Veracruz and Puebla.


8. The Second "Biggest" Country in the World is Mexico

Not the biggest country in terms of geographical area, but second biggest in the world when it comes to Body Mass Index. Study shows that one out of six adults in Mexico has diabetes, heart disease, and other weight-related issues. This is because of the country's food system like processed foods, fatty, and sugary drinks that are more available compared to healthier ones.


9. A Mexican Invented Color TV

Without the invention of Guillermo Gonzales Camarena, the world will still have a black and white television. At the age of 17, he invented chromoscopic adapter, which was an early color TV transmission. 


10. Mexico has 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Many heritage sites in Mexico should be protected and preserved for the next generations to come. At present, UNESCO recognized 34 world heritage sites found in Mexico. Some of these are found in places like Guanajuato, Mexico City, Puebla, and more.


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