Amerigo Vespucci discovered, in european terms, America. Fortunately he used his first name so we aren’t stuck living in the United States of Vespuccia.
Columbus may not have been the first to discover the New World, but he was the first to publish. And among discoverers, as with all scientists even today, this is the most important outcome.
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
Have you searched between the cushions? In the kitchen? Also, Stick is kinda cute in shorts.
Auntie Socialist over 5 years ago
Amerigo Vespucci discovered, in european terms, America. Fortunately he used his first name so we aren’t stuck living in the United States of Vespuccia.
Asrial over 5 years ago
Are those Wellies? Stick would be the one to wear them in summer.
sjsczurek over 5 years ago
Well, Magellan’s crew – or what was left of it – DID circumnavigate the globe. Magellan surely would have if he wasn’t killed in the Philippines.
stephenf over 5 years ago
Columbus may not have been the first to discover the New World, but he was the first to publish. And among discoverers, as with all scientists even today, this is the most important outcome.
adrianrune over 5 years ago
Why is it when explorers find a new land or body of water there are people on the shore wondering who the heck these strangers are?
The Pro from Dover over 5 years ago
I thought Peter Potamus and So-So discovered America.