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Did Columbus prepare linguistically or culturally for his anticipated arrival in Japan, China, or India? Did they bring any dictionaries, guidebooks, ceremonial gifts, etc.?

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Did Columbus prepare linguistically or culturally for his anticipated arrival in Japan, China, or India? Did they bring any dictionaries, guidebooks, ceremonial gifts, etc.?

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Where does the popular, traditional American snowman with three spheres come from? Have there been other popular snow-person sculpting traditions?

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Did Columbus prepare linguistically or culturally for his anticipated arrival in Japan, China, or India? Did they bring any dictionaries, guidebooks, ceremonial gifts, etc.?	821
Did Columbus prepare linguistically or culturally for his anticipated arrival in Japan, China, or India? Did they bring any dictionaries, guidebooks, ceremonial gifts, etc.?	18
Where does the popular, traditional American snowman with three spheres come from? Have there been other popular snow-person sculpting traditions?	10