Frequently asked questions by Hemakshi Dabas

Q1: Did Columbus really discover America?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:19:54 UTC

@WestwardChris (Columbus): “Let’s just say I accidentally went viral. People were already here, but I got the hashtag #NewWorld trending. 🤷‍♂️🌴”

Q2: Why didn’t you just use Google Maps?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:20:28 UTC

@SeaToSpice (Vasco da Gama): “Bro, I had the OG GPS: stars + astrolabe. No Wi-Fi, just vibes and mathematics. 🧭✨ #NavigationGoals”

Q3: What was the Wi-Fi password on your ships?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:20:52 UTC

@RoundTheWorldMagellan (Magellan): “‘ILoveStorms1492.’ Signal dropped after 5 miles offshore though. 📡💔 #NoConnection”

Q4: Who had the best ships?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:21:19 UTC

@StormyCapeDias (Bartolomeu Dias): “Portugal’s caravels were basically Teslas of the sea—sleek, fast, and eco-friendly (wind-powered). 🚤⚡”

Q5: Was circumnavigating the world worth it?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:21:40 UTC

@RoundTheWorldMagellan: “For science, yes 🌍. For my health? Nah. Didn’t even make it home. My crew cashed the glory. 💀 #ToughLife”

Q6: What’s this Treaty of Tordesillas thing?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:22:10 UTC

@NavigatorHenry (Prince Henry): “Imagine Spain and Portugal cutting the Earth like a pizza 🍕. Spain: west slice. Portugal: east slice. Everyone else: hungry.”

Q7: Why were you guys so obsessed with spices?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:22:36 UTC

@VOC_Official (Dutch East India Company): “Because pepper = profit. Cinnamon = cash. Nutmeg = gold. Basically, spices were the Bitcoin of the 1500s. 💰🌶️ #InvestSmart”

Q8: What did you eat during long voyages?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:22:56 UTC

@AztecConqueror (Cortés): “Hard biscuits, salted fish, and occasional rats. Michelin 0-star rating. 🐀🍞 #SendHelp #WhereAreTheTacos”

Q9: Who was the first explorer influencer?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:23:30 UTC

@NavigatorHenry: “Me, obviously. Funded expeditions, trained explorers, started trends. Check my reels: ‘How to sail against the wind in 30 seconds.’ 🎥🧭 #Mentor”

Q10: What’s the legacy of your voyages?

hemakshidabas21 — 2025-10-04 12:23:49 UTC

@EastIndiaCo (English East India Company): “Global trade, capitalism, potatoes, chocolate 🍫, AND… colonialism. Mixed reviews on TripAdvisor though. ⭐⭐⭐☆☆”