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aurora the great

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12. Say what?

Reply to AStern (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 03:31 PM

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Columbus was most certainly Italian born in Genoa and lived most of his young years until he starting sailing as a teen He sailed until his boat was attacked by pirates. His boat sank and drifted on a piece of wood and made his way to Lisbon. He died in Spain. Did he discover America absolutely not but he is most certainly Italian.

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