On this day in 1492, three ships commanded by Christopher Columbus departed from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, on the voyage that led to the European discovery of the New World. What else happened?
Cape Cod was named in 1602 by the English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold, who noted the high numbers of codfish in the coastal waters. Keep learning on MSN Encarta.
This Week: Senses Working Overtime Let me check my BlackBerry ... Is technology ruining our ability to memorize? The nose knows Science Guy Bill Nye discusses our sense of smell. Delicious! Save your fork for the no-calorie Desserts Quiz.
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