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There are two versions of his journey. In the first version, he was sailing from Iceland to Greenland. He sailed too far south (was lost) and discovered America. In the second version, he sailed from Greenland to America (didn't get lost).

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How leif ericson explorertion back then?

learn to spell. He used a boat, and just "accidentally" lost course.


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Why did leif ericson got to America?

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When was Lost in America - album - created?

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