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When it attacked downtown [[New York City#Attacked by a battle mech|New York]] in [[Universe (Truth in Labeling)|one universe]], one [[Robot (Truth in Labeling)|giant robot]] was seen “stomping along through the towers of [[Manhattan]]” before advancing along [[Broadway]], “a few blocks up from '''Erikson Circle'''”. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Truth in Labeling (short story)|Truth in Labeling]]'') | When it attacked downtown [[New York City#Attacked by a battle mech|New York]] in [[Universe (Truth in Labeling)|one universe]], one [[Robot (Truth in Labeling)|giant robot]] was seen “stomping along through the towers of [[Manhattan]]” before advancing along [[Broadway]], “a few blocks up from '''Erikson Circle'''”. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Truth in Labeling (short story)|Truth in Labeling]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
In the real world, a well-known landmark in New York is {{w|Columbus Circle|Columbus Circle}}. The implication is that in addition to its superhero stylings, [[Universe (Truth in Labeling)|the universe]] seen in [[PROSE]]: ''[[Truth in Labeling (short story)|Truth in Labeling]]'' is a subtle alternate history, where instead of Columbus, earlier Viking explorer {{w|Leif Erikson|Leif Erikson}} ended up being remembered as the true western “discoverer” of the Americas, leading to landmarks and the like being named after him instead of Columbus. | |||
[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
[[Category:Universe (Truth in Labeling) locations]] | [[Category:Universe (Truth in Labeling) locations]] | ||
