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Chinese Explorers 'Discovered America'?

Posted by michael on from the native-americans-don't-count dept.

FLY9999 writes: "According to British historian and map expert Gavin Menzies, Chinese explorers discovered America way before Columbus did. He will disclose his information to the prestigious Royal Geographical Society (RGS) at a conference next week."

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  1. Re:What about the Vikings? by leviramsey · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Sort of brings to mind various historical- fantasy novels.

    How many times did Clive Cussler use the pre-Columbian contact plot point in his Dirk PItt novels.

    My God, that author is the most formulaic writer I've ever had the pleasure of reading. But it's good formula. It's put your brain under the seat and relax formula. I like that.

    Sorry to be offtopic... I don't know what prompted that...

  2. Menzies by hoggy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This is almost completely off-topic, but I'm bored and I thought I'd give you a Fun Fact:

    "Menzies" is an old scots name and was originally pronounced "Mingies" (soft, throaty "ng"). Still is pronounced that way in Scotland sometimes.