Most of us remember it was in 1492. Unfortunately my husband taught Kaitlin the line,
In fourteen hundred and ninety three Columbus sailed the bright blue sea.
It was a joke about the line,
In fourteen hundred and ninety two Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
But he told her the joke before the correct version had stuck in her mind. Fortunately she has done just fine even without being able to remember which version is the correct one.
October 14, 2025
Awesome…LOL
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This is one of T’s favorite stories. Especially me arguing with the teacher because of course my parents were correct.
I thought it was a dirty trick, but the damage was done. 😀
…and he was confused and didn’t know where he was!
Yes.
I remember saying the 2nd one.
It’s a great way to remember, if you learn the correct version. 🙂
Yep Kaitlin…parents are always right, even if they are wrong. this is funny!!!
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Well, it makes for a lot of confusing FUN!
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I read a really interesting book about Columbus by a history scholar.
I can imagine!
Good one, Andy!
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Haha fortunately.
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I remember the second one well!
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LOL, I knew the second version. Of course teachers didn’t make up jokes when it came to history 🙂
Andy shouldn’t have told her the joke until after she knew the right answer. 🙂
That’s really cute.
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That was funny Jean – men!
Yes! 🙂