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An [[Erikson Circle]] is mentioned as a landmark in its version of New York. In the real world, a corresponding well-known landmark in New York is instead called {{w|Columbus Circle|Columbus Circle}}. The implication is that in addition to its superhero stylings, this universe is a subtle alternate history, where instead of Columbus, earlier Viking explorer {{w|Leif Erikson|Leif Erikson}} ended up being lionised as the true western “discoverer” of the Americas, leading to landmarks and the like being named after him instead of Columbus. | An [[Erikson Circle]] is mentioned as a landmark in its version of New York. In the real world, a corresponding well-known landmark in New York is instead called {{w|Columbus Circle|Columbus Circle}}. The implication is that in addition to its superhero stylings, this universe is a subtle alternate history, where instead of Columbus, earlier Viking explorer {{w|Leif Erikson|Leif Erikson}} ended up being lionised as the true western “discoverer” of the Americas, leading to landmarks and the like being named after him instead of Columbus. | ||
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[[Category:Unnamed Universes]] | [[Category:Unnamed Universes]] | ||
[[Category:Ordinary Universes]] | [[Category:Ordinary Universes]] | ||
[[Category:Universes with a confirmed native Jenny Everywhere]] | [[Category:Universes with a confirmed native Jenny Everywhere]] |
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