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jessaustin
on Sept 6, 2016
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When you change the world and no one notices
If the voyages of the South Pacific Islanders and the Vikings were admirable, then surely so was that of Columbus? It's not as though they had better maps than he did.
kesselvon
on Sept 6, 2016
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Columbus's success wasn't based on any of his own maps or projections, he basically stumbled upon success out of sheer luck.
This is like winning the lottery and thinking you're a visionary businessman.
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