Why is it fitting to begin this article on exploration with a story about Captain Cook and the Polynesian priest Tupaia? Support your answer with textual evidence.

D. prior knowledge

At midnight thomas edison opened the door and continued his work, but to his surprise it was so late that he had to get some rest. but with his mind racing and his mind at sake he continued working. hours and hours went untill he got it. he had invented the worlds first lightbulb!