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Columbus Fact vs Fiction: Debunking Common Misconceptions

2024-11-27 19:26
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Fact: Columbus's voyages were extremely dangerous and challenging. He faced many uncertainties at sea, including storms and the fear of running out of supplies. Fiction: That he knew exactly where he was going. He was actually searching for a new route to Asia and was surprised when he landed in the Americas.

Well, a fact about Columbus is that his expeditions led to a significant expansion of European knowledge about the world. The new lands he found brought about a lot of scientific and geographical interest. On the other hand, it's a fiction that he was the sole explorer of his time worthy of celebration. There were other explorers from different regions also making important voyages around the same time. And his actions towards the indigenous people were morally wrong. He brought with him the idea of conquest which had a devastating impact on the native cultures. He disrupted their ways of life, forced them to convert to Christianity in many cases, and took away their lands. This is all part of the true, if not so glorious, story of Columbus.

The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Thousands of years ago, humankind left the Old World. We enter a new age where science and magic are no longer opposing concepts. With these new opportunities came danger in the form of the Dark Races and the ones that named themselves Gods. However, if there was one thing humans were good at was their ability to destroy. Humankind fought and carved a bloody path into the new world. Cain's luck had never been good, but his destiny changed forever once he decided to harden his heart and face the world without fear or hesitation. --Godslayer Humankind's motto.-- We can comprehend the supernatural. We can dominate the supernatural. We can kill the supernatural - Adam, Emperor of Godslayer Humankind, The First Titan. Current schedule: 21 chapters a week. Bonus chapters: Over 600 power stones: 3 extra chapters. Over 800 power stones: 6 extra chapters. Over 1200 power stones: 9 extra chapters. Discord channel: https://discord.gg/R666sNEdrU
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1429 Chs
System vs Rebirth

System vs Rebirth

After Stargaze Family executed his family, Noel Ardagan embarked on his journey, restoring his family name with the help of a System. "What? How the heck did she get it before me? The system told me that I'm the only one who knows about it!" Noel Ardagan cursed in anger, "That conniving murdering woman!" "At this point in time, only I should be aware about this tomb. But how did he find out about it?" Anna Stargaze, even after her reincarnation, couldn’t comprehend Noel's actions. The clash between of a person holding a system and a reincarnator who knows everything in the future is about to start.
4.6
1289 Chs
House-daddy vs Domineering CEO Mommy

House-daddy vs Domineering CEO Mommy

After five years in prison, an insignificant security guard transforms into an unparalleled expert. On the day Yang Xiao is released from prison, he learns that he actually has an adorable daughter. It turns out that five years ago, on that fateful night, he had an encounter with a stunning female CEO... Amidst the surprise, a dreadful news strikes. His daughter has been secretly harmed and is now suffering from a terminal illness. A massive conspiracy is silently unfolding.
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957 Chs
The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer

The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer

The Divine Doctor's soul transmigrated into a female-dominated dynasty, where the original owner had an infamous reputation for cruelty and left behind a mess. Her house was empty, the thatched cottage leaked rain, and the grain bin was already bottoming out. Faced with her handsome husband and then glancing at her own homely appearance, she dashed on the grand avenue toward becoming a Steel Teeth Rabbit! Dare to covet her husband? Beat them up, there's nothing that can't be solved with fists! If there is, just keep on beating! Poor? Utilize Medical Skill, fragrances, textiles, fine food, wineries, get into business, open shops, hire workers, but wait a minute... Why does one after another always make a fuss about running away from home? Good, this time she'll be the one to skip out and let him worry, hmph!
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Sensational! Fake Noble VS Real Genius

Sensational! Fake Noble VS Real Genius

[1v1 pure love + transmigration + ancient martial arts + highly pampered by disguise group + mysticism + entirely fictional universe] Gu Zhiqi transmigrated into the role of the vicious female antagonist. The heroine was a true heiress with numerous disguises, while she, usurping the nest of others, constantly framed the heroine, and in the end, tragically received her 'boxed lunch' as the fake heiress. Gu Zhiqi: Even transmigration can't stop me from retiring! However, transmigration couldn't, but poverty could. Master Zhi was forced into business! ... #Breaking! Gu Family's fake heiress, Gu Zhiqi, kicked out and now swindling money as a fortuneteller under a bridge# The protagonists' group style started to go awry. Eldest Brother Gu: Need money? Take this neighborhood. Second Brother Gu: Second bro gives you an entertainment company. Third Sister Gu: Just made a billion, keep it safe. Fourth Brother Gu: Young master's championship prize money, take it. Money-loving heroine: Need money? Pick any color card you like. Biological brother: Come back to inherit the family fortune. Gu Zhiqi: "..." Huh? What happened to the vicious female antagonist script? ... #Breaking! Everyone in the Gu Family is a top player in their fields, except the fake heiress who's nothing but a pretty face# And then, the big shots started calling one after another. First Big Shot: Our alliance's ancestral site doesn't have better feng shui than under a bridge? Master Gu, reconsider? Second Big Shot: Need money? Think about that last order. Third Big Shot: Have time for fortune-telling, but no time to write papers? Fourth Big Shot: Miss Gu, I have a surgery here, what do you think... ... Gu Zhiqi: Read, retiring, do not disturb. A certain movie star: You just used my account. Gu Zhiqi, who had swindled enough money to retire, "..." ?!
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500 Chs
Crazy Wife Vs Cold Husband

Crazy Wife Vs Cold Husband

WARNING! Terdapat konten dewasa di dalam novel ini. Harap bijaklah memilih bacaan. "Kamu bebas melakukan apapun di rumah ini, kamu bebas pergi ke manapun, dan aku tak peduli dengan itu! Tapi, satu hal yang harus kamu ingat! Jangan pernah mengusik kehidupan pribadiku!" tegas pria berusia 25 tahun, berwajah Asia dengan ciri khas rambut panjangnya yang membuatnya terlihat tampan dan cool di mata para wanita, tepat di hadapan wanita yang baru saja sah menjadi istrinya. "Aku bahkan tak peduli dengan apapun yang berkaitan dengan dirimu! Jangan pernah menggangguku juga! Jika tidak, kamu akan tahu akibatnya! Kamu tahu, aku bisa melakukan apapun untuk membalas orang yang berani mengusikku! Dan, satu lagi. Jangan pernah menyentuhku, atau aku akan membuat dirimu menyesal, dan takan pernah sanggup untuk bangun kembali!" ancam gadis cantik serta berwajah lugu bernama Gabriela Anastasya Sasongko, berusia 21 tahun seraya menunjuk wajah pria tampan itu tepat di wajah pria itu. Siapa sangka? Di balik wajahnya yang lugu tersimpan sesuatu yang membuat pria itu hampir mengalami darah tinggi setiap harinya, serta mendadak membuatnya memiliki riwayat penyakit jantung. Menikah adalah jalan yang harus keduanya tempuh ketika keduanya terlibat dalam skandal yang terjadi akibat kesalah pahaman. Lantas, akankah pernikahan itu dapat membawa keduanya saling menerima kehadiran satu sama lain? Dan mungkinkah seiring berjalannya waktu dapat menumbuhkan benih cinta di hati keduanya?
5.0
409 Chs

Napoleon Fact vs Fiction: Debunking the Misconceptions

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2024-11-16 06:48

The idea that Napoleon was a simple warmonger is false. He had political goals. He wanted to create a stable French - led Europe. His military actions were often in the service of his political vision. For instance, he aimed to break the power of the old European monarchies that were hostile to France.

BlackBerry Fact vs Fiction: Debunking the Myths

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2024-12-03 12:30

Fact: BlackBerry had a very efficient operating system for its time. Fiction: That it couldn't compete with iOS and Android in terms of apps. While it's true that the app store for BlackBerry was not as large as the others, it still had many useful apps for business, communication, and some popular consumer apps too.

Debunking 'Green New Deal': Fact vs Fiction

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2024-12-06 15:24

The 'Green New Deal' has some facts that are often misrepresented. Fact: It aims at large - scale environmental protection and job creation. Fiction: It's not a radical plan to end all use of fossil fuels overnight. It's a long - term transition plan.

Megalodon Fact vs Fiction: Debunking Myths about Megalodon

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2024-11-15 22:57

When it comes to Megalodon fact vs fiction, there are several important points. One fact is that the discovery of Megalodon fossils has been spread across different parts of the world. This shows its wide - ranging distribution in the ancient oceans. In contrast, fiction often portrays Megalodon as a solitary creature that only hunted alone. But it's possible that, like many modern sharks, it could have engaged in group - like behavior in certain situations, such as when hunting large prey. Another fictional aspect is that Megalodon was some sort of supernatural or alien - like creature. In truth, it was a natural part of the Earth's ecosystem millions of years ago. It was a product of evolution, evolving to be a large and efficient predator, but it was not a supernatural being with otherworldly powers.

Snowfall Fact or Fiction: Debunking Common Myths

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2024-12-03 23:04

It's a mix of both fact and fiction. Some people might think that snow can only fall at extremely cold temperatures like -20 degrees Celsius or lower. But in fact, snow can fall at relatively warmer temperatures near freezing point if the conditions are right. Also, there are fictions like snowflakes having exactly the same shape, which is not true as each snowflake has a unique crystalline structure.

Columbus Fact vs Fiction: Separating Truth from Myth

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2024-11-27 14:41

A fact is that Columbus's voyages had a huge impact on European exploration and colonization. It opened up new trade routes and led to the exchange of goods and cultures, known as the Columbian Exchange. But a fiction is that he was a perfect hero. In reality, his treatment of the native people he encountered was often cruel and exploitative. He enslaved many of them and brought diseases that decimated their populations.

ADHD Fact or Fiction: Debunking the Myths

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2024-11-24 08:46

Fact. ADHD is a real neurodevelopmental disorder. There's scientific evidence to support its existence, like differences in brain structure and function. People with ADHD often struggle with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, which can significantly impact their daily lives, including school, work, and relationships.

Vietnam War Fact or Fiction: Debunking Myths

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2024-11-21 02:40

It's a fact. There are no fictions about the large - scale destruction that occurred. The bombing campaigns in North Vietnam were real and caused extensive damage. The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a real logistical network that the North Vietnamese used to supply their forces in the South.

New Fatherhood: Fact or Fiction? Debunking Myths

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2024-11-12 01:41

It depends on what aspects you are looking at. Fiction might be the idea that new fathers are always fully prepared for the challenges. In reality, most new fathers are learning on the go and making mistakes. But it's a fact that they love their children deeply and want to be good dads.

Medical History Fact or Fiction: Debunking Myths about Common Diseases

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2024-11-21 13:04

Many things in medical history are misconstrued as fact when they are actually fiction. For example, the idea that you should starve a fever. This is a complete myth. In fact, when you have a fever, your body needs proper nutrition to fight off the infection. Your body's metabolic rate increases during a fever, and it requires more energy, so eating a balanced diet is essential.

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