According to the history books Christopher Columbus discovered the New World in 1492. Fact or fiction? Was his name even Christopher Columbus, or is that a figment of our collective imaginations? The accounts of this great historical figure's life and times seem to be up for grabs, as truth and fiction often intertwine, merge, and eventually become one in the annals of history. Here are 10 interesting facts about Christopher Columbus that you've probably never heard.

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