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  2. European and American voyages of scientific exploration

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    From the early 15th century to the early 17th century the Age of Discovery had, through Portuguese seafarers, and later, Spanish, Dutch, French and English, opened up southern Africa, the Americas (New World), Asia and Oceania to European eyes: Bartholomew Dias had sailed around the Cape of southern Africa in search of a trade route to India; Christopher Columbus, on four journeys across the ...

  3. Voyages of Christopher Columbus - Wikipedia

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    At the time of Columbus's voyages, the Americas were inhabited by Indigenous Americans, and Columbus later participated in the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Columbus died in 1506, and the next year, the New World was named "America" after Amerigo Vespucci , who realized that it was a unique landmass.

  4. Richard Hakluyt - Wikipedia

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    Richard Hakluyt (/ ˈ h æ k l ʊ t, ˈ h æ k l ə t, ˈ h æ k əl w ɪ t /; [1] 1553 – 23 November 1616) was an English writer. He is known for promoting the English colonization of North America through his works, notably Divers Voyages Touching the Discoverie of America (1582) and The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation (1589–1600).

  5. Why does the US drive on the right and the UK on the left ...

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    But Tokyo is home to both the No. 1 and No. 2 eateries. When exploring the Japanese capital, you’ll find Tokyo’s oldest rice ball restaurant just a short walk from the city’s oldest temple.

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  7. The best eggnog cocktail recipe: How to make it - AOL

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    1 dozen eggs yolks. 1 dozen egg whites. 3/4 liter of simple syrup. 1/4 liter of Baltimore Rainwater Madeira. 1 1/2 liters of whole milk. 1/2 liter heavy cream. 1 teaspoon salt.

  8. Headright - Wikipedia

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    The person who has a right to the land is the one who paid to transport people to a colony. [1] Headrights are most notable for their role in the expansion of the Thirteen Colonies ; the Virginia Company gave headrights to settlers, and the Plymouth Company followed suit.

  9. How long do rabbits live? A quick guide to the life stages of ...

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    Rabbits are the seventh most popular pet in the U.S. Whether you own a bunny or want to, you may wonder how long it'll live. Here's a timeline.