actually i was going to post that i hoped europe doesnt get screwed again but post like these make me wish ude screws everyone cept the usa.

We burn down a house in 1814 and you still hold a grudge in 2006? :p

Ungrateful colonists! :laugh:

I am a veritable font of useless knowledge :p

Although I probably should Google facts that I am hazy on before I go and criticise someone else for getting it wrong ;)

Oh well let the bashing commence...

i know it's all teasing. i just wanted to see peoples reactions.

Actually, neither the Vikings nor John Cabot discovered the North America mainland either, at least not at first. They both landed in Newfoundland, an island off the east coast. I should know, it's where I'm from.

Good for you!

However, I didn't say that Cabot or the Vikings landed on the mainland, as there isn't a common consensus on the matter.

It is, however, generally accepted that John Cabot discovered North America, and there is some speculation as to exactly where he landed. His 1497 voyage reached North America a year before Columbus hit land on his third?? voyage in 1498.

*Googled*
In 1497 Cabot sailed from Bristol, England in the Matthew to what is now eastern Canada. Precisely where he landed is a matter of some controversy; the possibilities include Newfoundland, Cape Breton Island, Labrador and Nova Scotia.
*/Googled*

The Vikings are believed to have explored various islands off the Canadian mainland as well as possibly venturing onto the mainland itself.

And Cabot is the guy who invented Canadian Bacon, eh?

Cabot sailed to America twice and then dissapeared.

After that he may have invented Canadian Bacon.

There is lots of speculation...

Vikings rock! and every one knows the answer to all questions is either a wizard did it, or quantum. since this question doesnt realate to sci fi i can only conclude that a wizard discovered America. and thats the end of that episode.

When Quantum Bacon becomes popular, I want credit as a wizard.

does that mean your a wizard?? tat would explain a lot

hehe.almost dint get that./


people relax with the history lessons.i sucked at history in school back in the day.

History is the only laboratory we have in which to test the consequences of thought.