Balboa Reaches Pacific, Sails to Great South Sea
In 1513 Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the Darien mountain barrier with 190 Spaniards and 1000 natives, sighting the Pacific and claiming the Great South Sea for Spain before his execution for treason in 1517. The tale is tied to the Panama-Pacific commemorative stamp of 1913.
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Balboa
Great South Sea
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French Soldier and World War Terms Puzzle Card
A compact listing of WWI era terms and clues covering roles like French commander and soldiers, a water jump, and various cipher-like definitions. Includes many cross references such as titles, animals, tools, and natural objects, presented as a word puzzle style glossary.
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Answers to Cranium Crackers Today on Page One
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Gulf of Mexico
North Atlantic
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Malen-Mass Ostermond
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Great Britain
Prine
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