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TIL that while stranded in Jamaica and denied food by the locals, Columbus used his knowledge of an upcoming lunar eclipse to trick them. He said his god was angry and would turn the moon red as a... (www.history.com)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/yooolka on 2025-03-10 08:54:50.

Original Title: TIL that while stranded in Jamaica and denied food by the locals, Columbus used his knowledge of an upcoming lunar eclipse to trick them. He said his god was angry and would turn the moon red as a sign of wrath. When the eclipse occurred, the they got terrified, begged for mercy and gave supplies.

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