I Thought This Was Common Knowledge.......

[jpberg]

Teach me something

I really doubt it.

 

[bullet08]

It's because Christopher landed here, drained his lizard and said "look! I found India!" Everyone had a good laugh.

 

[wolflarsen]

Viking threads are my favorite ... and what tobacco would you recommend for a Viking raid?

Blend Recommendations For A Viking Raid :: General Pipe Smoking Discussion :: Pipe Smokers Forums of PipesMagazine.com

 

[frozenchurchwarden]

....though I am aware some folk still cling to the Columbus theory

Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says - BBC News

Regards,

Jay.

I would dispute the idea that the Vikings ever "Settled" in North America, because they all either died or returned home.
No European colonies survived until after Columbus.