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To: ryanjb2
"Some scholars have speculated that Columbus could have used the map to find the New World in 1492. "

Some scholars are stupid. Its a giant blob with a smaller blob next to it. It wouldn't have done a thing for him.

If Columbus did use the map, he should get his money back. Despite three trips to the New World, Columbus only made it to islands in the Carribean and Gulf of Mexico. He never touched on North or South America.

11 posted on 11/25/2003 6:58:34 PM PST by JoeSchem
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To: JoeSchem
There goes Columbus Day.

Then again...how about just adding another celebration day ?!! I'm ALL for that !
13 posted on 11/25/2003 7:05:30 PM PST by PoorMuttly (DO, or DO NOT. There is no TRY - Yoda)
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To: JoeSchem
"Despite three trips to the New World, Columbus only made it to islands in the Carribean and Gulf of Mexico. He never touched on North or South America."

The Shipwreck At Playa Damas Location: Panama

"Some evidence, not yet confirmed by archaeological analysis, suggests that the shipwreck at Playa Damas is that of La Vizcaina, a ship abandoned in 1503 by Christopher Columbus on his fourth and final voyage."

16 posted on 11/25/2003 7:21:37 PM PST by blam
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To: JoeSchem
Some people could miss Houston with a Rand McNally's too.
46 posted on 11/26/2003 2:14:25 AM PST by Smokin' Joe (You gotta dig a lot deeper than the fables they sold you in High School.)
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